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My ‘top-to-bottom’ dusting trick can help with spring allergies – plus the bathroom spots people forget to clean
She also explained why your bathroom has certain icky spots
A TIDYING pro has spilled her secrets to a dazzling home — including the spots people often neglect.
She said her "top-to-bottom" dusting trick is key for combatting springtime hay fever.
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Maria Striemer, Global Scientific Communications Home Care Senior Manager at Proctor and Gamble, spoke exclusively with The U.S. Sun about her cleaning hacks.
She even added how to tackle pesky areas in the bathroom that often go overlooked.
Her dusting tip came just in time with springtime sniffles on the way from allergies.
She also recommended multi-uses for certain products to get the most bang for your buck.
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Striemer said there are some cleaning hacks she's surprised people didn't know in the first place.
"I always like to share this tip, especially during spring cleaning time, that dusting can help alleviate allergies," she said.
"We open our windows, letting the outside in, and our pets also carry dander all around the house.
"The best method is to clean from top to bottom, meaning start from the ceiling and move down to the floor.
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"Don’t forget to get to those corners where the dust bunnies gather.
"People often forget to dust or clean their ceiling fans, crowning, etc. and those are just as important too."
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NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT
Striemer also shared some spring cleaning tips that may be considered unconventional but can also save you money.
"People don’t realize that if a product says it is a 'multi all-purpose cleaner,' that is truly that and can be used in so many ways," she said.
"When used as directed, you can find multiple uses of a product on the company website.
"Finding and using cleaning products like this make cleaning way more efficient as fewer products are needed."
People on average shed almost two grams of dead skin cells every day, meaning the buildup may not be obvious, but trust me, it’s there.
Maria Striemer
She also included advice for cleaning high-traffic areas in a pinch using items around the home.
"My computer can get pretty gross, I use an electric toothbrush — no water or toothpaste, of course — to help clean out those crumbs from my keyboard and speaker," she said.
"It really gets into those hard-to-reach spaces — just don’t use anyone’s toothbrush in your house."
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DON'T FORGET
Striemer said there are certain spots around the house that often get overlooked — but not to worry, she has some foolproof tips.
"Bathroom areas like the bathtub or shower door," she said.
"Think about the areas that build up soap scum and grease that most people forget or avoid at all costs.
"For example, people on average shed almost two grams of dead skin cells every day, meaning the buildup may not be obvious, but trust me, it’s there.
"So regardless of the mess being 'visible,' a regular clean is always important.
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"When you shower, you scrub off those gross dead skin cells, and when that is combined with soap residue and hard water, you get that ring of scum around your tub or grime stuck in your tile grout."
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