No matter how often or thoroughly you clean, there is always going to be some spot you miss. Not to say that you aren't good and capable of cleaning your own house. However, it's easier to see that some items need cleaning more than others.

Deep Cleaning vs Everyday Cleaning

Take floors, for example. It's pretty obvious when floors get dirty, and those can be quickly remedied with a vacuum, broom, or mop. Countertops are another easy thing to spot needs cleaning, particularly if it's sticky and covered in food crumbs. But those things are easy to spot, what about the less obvious household items that need cleaned?

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How often do we take time to clean the machines that do the cleaning for us? Like the dishwasher and the washing machine. I think because dishes and clothes come out of them clean we forget that they go in there covered in food and dirty, and all that dirt and debris has to go somewhere.

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And while we're on the note of cleaning things that do the cleaning for us, when's the last time you cleaned out the little cup that holds your toothbrush? That thing is probably covered in old toothpaste and spittle.

Things People Forget to Clean

Even though it can seem like an Olympic task to get these kind of household tasks done, it'll be worth it in the end. Just take it one task at a time, and soon you'll be basking in the glory of your squeaky-clean abode. Check out the gallery below to see all 18 things that probably need to be cleaned in your house.

Areas in Your House That Need to Be Deep Cleaned

It's easy to spot when your floors need to be vacuumed or mopped. It's a lot harder to tell when something like your hairbrush needs to be cleaned.

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Dog Poop Clean Up Services in Lansing

As you're thinking about spring cleaning, don't forget about your yard, especially if you're a dog owner. You may not have been able to pick up each little "present" your dog left in the yard over winter. If that's the case, or you could use some help with pet waste cleanup, these Lansing area services have you covered.

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15 Reasons Why Spring Is Genuinely Michigan's Worst Season

What's great about Michigan is that it actually gets to experience all four seasons in the year. But just because we have all four seasons doesn't mean that we have to like them all. Case and point; Spring is the absolute worst season in Michigan. Don't get me wrong, there are definitely some redeeming factors like the fact that plant life starts to bloom again and that we finally start to see warmer weather after a frigid winter. But that doesn't change the fact that spring is the worst season in Michigan, and we have the receipts to prove it. Take a look at the list below for 15 reasons why spring is just the worst.

Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews

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