By following the invaluable cleaning suggestions provided by Clean Heart Maids, specifically designed with new parents in mind, you can establish a routine that ensures your home maintains its cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere, even amidst the inevitable messes that come with caring for your newest family member. These tailored cleaning tips offer practical advice and strategies to effectively manage household chores while navigating the demands of parenthood, helping you maintain a sense of order and tranquility in your living space. With Clean Heart Maids' guidance, you can confidently tackle any cleaning challenge that arises, allowing you to focus on creating cherished memories with your growing family in a comfortable and hygienic environment.
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CLEANING THE THINGS IN YOUR HOME THAT BABIES TOUCH
Germs can be transferred between infants, toddlers, and adults via toys and play area surfaces. While daycares and children’s centers have strict criteria for toy cleaning, you may utilize simple techniques to safely and successfully clean baby toys at home.
WATER AND SOAP
Washing hands with soap and water is an excellent approach to prevent the transmission of germs and viruses, and it also works on toys and surfaces. For example, toys like plastic blocks, newborn rattles, and teethers are simple to clean in the sink with dish soap and warm water.
However, it is never safe to submerge or place any electrical toy that can be plugged into an electric socket in soap and water. Toys containing batteries, lights, and noises should not be washed with soap and water. Any water that gets into the electrical components might cause shorts and cause the toy to stop working.
DISHWASHER
Some toys may be designated as dishwasher safe. For example, on the top rack of the dishwasher, you may put infant rattles, plastic blocks, giant plastic pegs, plastic shape sorter pieces, and certain bath toys.
The dishwasher’s hot water and soap will help sterilize and clean toys. In addition, certain bath toys, which can develop mold and mildew over time, are ideal for the dishwasher.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE SURFACE CLEANERS
Some cleaners include harsh chemicals that kill germs, but many parents do not want their children to be exposed to them. Instead, look for baby toy cleaners that are dye-free, biodegradable, and devoid of phthalates and parabens.
Because newborns and toddlers chew on toys (particularly when teething), eco-friendly cleansers are preferable.
WIPES FOR THE SURFACE
Stores have whole aisles dedicated to disinfecting surface wipes. Surface wipes are an excellent way to clean plastic toys with batteries that cannot be cleaned with soap and water or in the dishwasher. Use a disinfectant surface wipe to clean the toy. Allow it to air-dry for a few minutes before handing it to a youngster to play with. Pacifier wipes are also available - these use food-grade sanitizers, which are safe for babies who put things in their mouths.
STUFFED ANIMALS AND BABY DOLLS CLEANING
Many people clean their stuffed animals and baby dolls by washing and drying them. However, if not correctly cared for, certain plush animals and baby dolls can deteriorate due to repeated washings. Place the toy in a pillowcase before machine-washing to help it survive.
Plush toys can also be washed in a delicates bag. Stuffed animals may be placed inside the bag and cleaned gently in a front-loading washer and dryer. Before washing plush animals, read the labels. For example, some specialty teddy bears expressly indicate that they should not be washed.
After washing, inspect the stuffed animal for any loose eyes, seams, threads, or other attachments to verify it is still safe for your kid to touch.
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CLEANING WHILE BABY SLEEPS
Being productive in a sleepy house is difficult. While most children can—and should—sleep through some noise, causing too much commotion while cleaning may result in cutting that precious nap time short, which isn’t healthy for anybody. This means that duties like vacuuming and dishwashing should be done throughout the day.
HERE ARE A FEW QUIET ACTIVITIES YOU CAN PERFORM WHILE YOUR BABY IS SLEEPING:
- Organize your laundry. A bustling laundry room’s soothing hum and drum can put anybody to sleep. Something is comforting about having a chore running in the background that you don’t have to keep your hands on. Folding clothes is one of the quietest housekeeping activities we’ve come across, especially if you’re listening to an audiobook or watching a movie as you do it.
- Refresh your refrigerator. Remove all of the food from the refrigerator, thoroughly clean all surfaces, and then reorganize the food. This is also an excellent opportunity to get rid of expired food or anything that smells off.
- Replace your bedding. Making the beds is another easy and quiet task that is sometimes overlooked. This is one of the fastest things to do when you are short on time since it keeps your home looking tidy and will raise your mood as you move from room to room.
By adhering to these valuable cleaning tips tailored for new parents, you can ensure your home remains tidy and inviting, regardless of the messes caused by your newest family member.
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