8 signs of a harmonious interior that does not need cleaning
The idea that a fresh repair will save you from the need for frequent cleaning is a fallacy. To reduce the time spent on cleaning and washing surfaces, you must adhere to the principles of organizing a comfortable and harmonious interior.
Perfectly smooth wall and floor surfaces
This rule, first of all, concerns large surfaces - floor and walls. When choosing a finishing method, it is worth paying attention to the following nuances:
- instead of a laminate with a chamfer, it is better to give preference to its more even counterpart without cracks and indentations;
- floor tiles should only be smooth, without a pronounced texture, with smooth edges that create minimal gaps at the joints;
- instead of textured plaster or embossed wallpaper, smoothly painted walls are better.
All these additional indentations, drawings and reliefs will not only add visual variegation to the room, but will also collect dust and grease (if placed in the kitchen).
Interior with light floor
Not only boiling white, but also a dark floor can become the “enemy” of a perfectionist in cleanliness. This is not about the coating material, but only its shade. The least pollution is visible on a light gray laminate, linoleum or tile. While a laminate of the color of wenge or bleached oak will not only retain all the footprints of the owners, but also focuses on every speck of dust.
There are no dust collectors in the apartment
Small interior items literally attract dust to themselves: it accumulates in all kinds of recesses and does not immediately become noticeable. To remove all impurities, it is not enough just to wipe the knick-knacks with a rag; you will need to thoroughly wash them.
The way out is to review all the scenery in the apartment and get rid of most of it. All remaining memorabilia should be placed behind the tightly closing cabinet doors. First of all, this applies to items made of difficult to clean materials: fabric, paper, plaster.
No backlight
This option of additional lighting was popular in interiors a few years ago. In 2019-2020, its use should be discarded. Firstly, this design technique in decoration is outdated and indicates a lack of taste among the owners of the premises. Secondly, a niche formed in the place of mounting the backlight serves as a place of dust accumulation. Completely cleaning out all impurities from it is a difficult task, and in some cases completely impossible.
Upholstery of leather or leatherette furniture
Cloth is the first source of dust in a home. Therefore, to reduce cleaning time, it is worth giving preference to the upholstery of sofas and armchairs made of genuine or artificial leather. Neither dust nor accidentally spilled drink is scary for such coatings. Cleaning is carried out in one motion - it is enough to brush away the dirt with a damp cloth.
If the use of such upholstery does not fit into the general interior or contradicts the tastes of the owners, then it is worth choosing models of upholstered furniture with a removable cover. To clean it you will have to regularly remove and machine wash.
No gaps
This item applies not only to large surfaces, but also to furniture elements. Common errors in the interior of the kitchen, which their owners regret:
- kitchen cabinets do not reach the ceiling: in this case, fat and soot from the stove will accumulate at the top of the headset;
- kitchen worktop consisting of several segments.Crumbs will constantly clog into the joints between them;
- baseboard between countertop and kitchen apron. Despite the silicone seal, dirt and food debris constantly fall under the baseboard itself. A practical option is a tile laid end to end with a work surface.
Bright kitchen with smooth facades
The more chamfers and reliefs on the kitchen facades, the more often they will need to be cleaned. The situation will be aggravated by the choice of matte and dark colors for cabinet doors.
The choice of Scandinavian housewives who know a lot about cleaning is a white kitchen with a glossy and smooth surface. On such doors fingerprints are not evident, and they are washed easily and without unnecessary effort.
Minimalism style
It is this style in the interior and in the philosophy of life that facilitates house cleaning. The fewer things, the easier it is to keep them clean and pristine. When designing a minimalist interior, it is worth giving preference to smooth surfaces, monochrome colors and a limited number of objects.
Reducing cleaning time is a doable task. To do this, it is worth listening to the tips presented above and making changes to the familiar home interior.
