Your basement, workshop or garage may be a great place for fun and creativity, but it can seem like a tough place to keep clean.
Your wet/dry vacuum is your best defense for basement cleanup. Here are a few hints that may help:
Use your vacuum nozzle hose to quickly collect dust from the hard-to-reach tops of cabinets. Clean them thoroughly several times a year with a good grease cutter.
Vacuum dust and dirt from behind and beneath the major appliances and heavy furniture.
Sanitize the garbage can every now and then by cleaning with a stiff brush and bit of ammonia. Put a fabric softener sheet in as an air freshener.
To dust in narrow spots between cabinets or appliances and walls, dampen an old sock, slip over a yardstick and secure with a rubber band.
Keep small tools, supplies, and any other items left around the workshop in a designated chest or closet to avoid the appearance of clutter.
Dust electronic equipment with an anti-static dryer sheet to prevent dust buildup.
Clean and disinfect the biggest germ collectors in the home-light switches, doorknobs and telephones.
Clean from top to bottom. Finish off with a vacuum cleaner that retains dust and you’re done. If you use a wet/dry vacuum you can save yourself time and trouble if it has a washable high-efficiency vacuum cleaner filter.
If your vacuum cleaner uses paper cartridge and bag filters, change them regularly. A cartridge or bag that’s too full can interfere with your vacuum cleaner’s performance. Most are disposable and must be replaced every six to 12 months.
