Keeping your home clean and tidy and feeling fresh can take a lot of work as there are plenty of rooms and individual tasks to tackle along the way.
And while you likely hit all of the key cleaning areas, removing dirt and grime from your hob and oven, bath or shower and windows, it seems there are a few parts of the house that often get forgotten.
Thankfully an expert has shared a much-needed warning about several of the grim little-known spots in your home that are due for a good clean.
According to Olivia Hunter, decorating specialist at Wallpaper It, if you have wallpaper in any room of your house, you should be cleaning it at least four times a year.
So how do you go about doing this without damaging the wallpaper?
Olivia claims you can gently vacuum your wallpaper, or use other dry methods of cleaning to be on the safe side.
She told The Mirror: "While you may not include this chore on your weekly to-do list, wallpapers actually need to be cleaned at least four to six times a year. With the start of a new season, now is the perfect time to keep this routine in check and prevent build-ups of dust and grime.
"The safest way to clean all types of wallpaper is by using dry methods. Resist the temptation to go straight in with a damp cloth and instead use a soft cloth or microfiber duster and begin by dusting at the top of your wall and working down in sweeping motions.
"Doing this regularly will ensure that your wallpaper is free of dust as this can make it more difficult to clean in the long run, particularly if you have textured wallpaper."
The expert continues to explain how you can vacuum your wallpaper if you've got a large surface area to clean as this will allow you to reach the top of the wall with ease and speed up the whole process.
However, she urges people to only use a soft brush or upholstery attachment when doing so with their vacuum cleaners.
Olivia goes on to warn against using any 'abrasive' cleaning products on your wallpaper and to check the type of wallpaper you have before cleaning - as some are 'washable'.
"Certain wallpapers are washable, meaning that they have a protective layer that allows them to be cleaned without damaging the print or surface," she explained. "To get rid of stains or marks that have appeared on your washable wallpaper, you can use a sponge lightly dampened with a solution of water and a small amount of dish soap but never use abrasive cleaners.
"When cleaning your wallpaper, start at the top of your wall and work down in sections using gentle sweeping motions. Always rinse out the cloth before applying so that the wall doesn't become too wet and avoid scrubbing. Instead, apply gentle pressure to more affected areas in circular motions. Then, immediately dry the wallpaper with a tea towel for a pristine finish.
"For tougher marks, such as when your little one decided to use the wallpaper as a doodle pad, I'd recommend using chemical cleaning products on the directly affected area.
"Instead of applying harsh chemicals to the entire wallpaper, take a cotton wool bud or an old toothbrush and apply a small amount of solvent and water to try and lift the stain."
Another spot in the home that is commonly forgotten about when it comes to cleaning is your mattress, which experts say should be cleaned at least twice per year.
Jonathan Warren, director and mattress specialist at Time4Sleep has shared a few of his top tips with The Mirror for removing dirt and bacteria from your bed.
He said: "Regardless of the quality of your bed sheets and mattress protector, it's really important that you also pay attention to the mattress to avoid unhygienic sleeping conditions and poor air quality.
"Remove your bed linen and vacuum the surface of your mattress to get rid of any dirt or debris. For a real deep clean, sprinkle bicarbonate of soda over your mattress and leave it for up to 24 hours before vacuuming again. This will act as a deodoriser and will help to get rid of any long-lasting smells.
"I would recommend cleaning your mattress twice a year as we spend an average of 19,000 hours sleeping on the same mattress, so it's no surprise that they harbour dust, bacteria, and oils over time."
Do you have a cleaning tip to share? We want to hear all about it. Email courtney.pochin@mirror.co.uk
