by Razik Ali
Published Sat, Nov 5th 2016, 10:49 | Home Repair
There are cleaning tips to protect our home and prevent pest infestation. Homes can become a haven for pests if not kept clean and free of debris. The ideal environments for ants, termites, bugs and cockroaches to thrive are areas of food, water, dark spaces. When followed to detail, they help keep invaders out and control the problem even before it starts.
Kitchen
v Clean kitchen surfaces daily to remove food particles and residue. Ants and cockroaches tend to gather underneath the stove and so it should be kept free of food debris.
v It is important to wash the vessels and utensils in the sink daily and keep the kitchen sink clean. Do not leave dirty dishes left unwashed for a long period of time.
v Any leaks in taps or beneath the sink should be sealed as ants and cockroaches tend to hide in moist places.
v Use air tight containers to store all food items. Ants and cockroaches get attracted to food when left open and uncovered. These pests invade our homes in search of food.
v All the empty food and beverage containers should be rinsed and kept clean and dry.
v Kitchen floors should be swept and vacuumed regularly to avoid food particles and crumbs left lying on the ground.
v Trash bin should be emptied regularly. It should be kept clean and closed.
Bathroom
v Floors of the bathroom should be washed regularly and kept clean. Naphthalene balls and essential oils should be used to keep cockroaches away.
v Taps and pipes should not be leaky and cracks should be sealed immediately. Ants and cockroaches like moisture and so areas under and above the sink should be checked for leaks. Faucets and tubs should also be checked for leaks.
v Make sure you keep the wet towels and toothbrushes out of the cabinets and drawers so that it does not attract insects.
Living Room
v Clean your living room regularly. Your television sets and other electronics are ideal warm places where pests can gather. Dust them and keep them clean.
v Your sofa sets are places where food can collect and attract pests. Regularly clean them and dust them using a vacuum cleaner to ensure all the hidden places are free of dust and food debris.
v Doors and windows should be dusted and kept free of moisture and dust. Termites can destroy the wood in your house if moisture gathers around them. Inspect the wooden furniture from time to time to avoid termite infestation.
Bedroom
v Your mattress should be sun dried at least once a month. If this is not possible, you can use a vacuum cleaner to clean your mattress. This will help to keep away bedbugs.
Outside of your home
v Seal any cracks found in doors, windows, pipes, drains and vents to prevent entry of pests.
v Keep areas around your house free of thick and dead vegetation so that they do not touch your building.
Home Improvement in Dubai
There has been an increase of pest problems in the homes of Dubai owing to its climatic conditions. In order to protect your family and home from pests like ants, cockroaches, bedbugs, termites, lizards, rodents, you can seek the help of licensed pest control companies in Dubai. They will offer specialized home cleaning services in Dubai through their professional, well -trained pest control providers.