Let's be honest, there are some jobs around the house that everyone puts off. Whether it's because they're awkward to reach, take forever to clean or just aren't very enjoyable, we all have those cleaning tasks we'd happily avoid.

The good news is that with the right approach, even the trickiest areas of your home can be cleaned without spending your entire weekend scrubbing. And when you have a regular cleaner helping to keep on top of the everyday jobs, you'll have much more time and energy to tackle those occasional deep cleaning tasks.

Here are some of the hardest things to clean in your home, along with our top tips for getting them sparkling again.

1. Oven Doors and Inside the Oven

The oven is one of the most dreaded cleaning jobs, especially once grease and burnt on food have had months to build up.

Top tips for cleaning your oven:

• Remove the shelves and soak them in warm soapy water.
• Make a paste using bicarbonate of soda and water, then spread it over stubborn areas.
• Leave it overnight before wiping away.
• Use white vinegar in a spray bottle to lift away any remaining residue.
• Finish by polishing the glass door with a microfibre cloth.

Cleaning little and often is much easier than waiting until your oven is heavily stained.

2. Shower Screens

If your shower screen always looks cloudy no matter how often you clean it, limescale is usually the culprit.

To keep it looking clear:

• Wipe it down after every shower using a squeegee.
• Spray with a mixture of white vinegar and water once a week.
• Buff dry with a clean microfibre cloth.

A few seconds after each shower can save a lot of scrubbing later.

3. Grout Between Tiles

Tile grout has an annoying habit of trapping dirt, mould and soap scum.

Try this simple method:

• Mix bicarbonate of soda with a little water to make a paste.
• Apply to the grout.
• Scrub gently using an old toothbrush.
• Rinse with warm water.

For bathrooms with poor ventilation, opening a window or using an extractor fan helps prevent mould from returning.

4. Skirting Boards

Skirting boards are easy to overlook until you notice a layer of dust running around every room.

Instead of bending down with a cloth every week, try:

• Vacuuming first using the brush attachment.
• Wiping with warm soapy water.
• Drying with a clean cloth to prevent streaks.

If they're cleaned regularly, they'll only take a few minutes each time.

5. Radiators

Radiators collect surprising amounts of dust inside and behind them, which can affect both cleanliness and heating efficiency.

A radiator cleaning brush is perfect for reaching inside the fins.

Then:

• Vacuum underneath.
• Wipe the front with a damp cloth.
• Don't forget the wall behind it where dust often gathers.

You'll be amazed how much dust disappears from the room afterwards.

6. Light Switches and Door Handles

These are some of the most frequently touched surfaces in your home, yet they're often forgotten during routine cleaning.

Give them a quick wipe each week using:

• A disinfectant spray or antibacterial wipe.
• A microfibre cloth.

It's a small job that makes a big difference to hygiene.

7. Kitchen Extractor Fans

Extractor fans work hard to remove grease and cooking smells, but they end up collecting plenty themselves.

To clean them:

• Remove the filter if possible.
• Soak it in hot water with washing up liquid.
• Gently scrub away grease.
• Leave to dry completely before replacing.

Keeping filters clean also helps your extractor work more efficiently.

8. Mattresses

Your mattress might look clean, but it can collect dust, sweat and allergens over time.

Every few months:

• Vacuum the entire surface.
• Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda over the mattress.
• Leave for an hour before vacuuming again.
• Rotate your mattress if recommended by the manufacturer.

Fresh bedding on a freshly cleaned mattress is one of life's simple pleasures.

9. Window Tracks

Window tracks are magnets for dust, insects and grime.

Here's an easy way to clean them:

• Vacuum loose dirt first.
• Use a small brush or old toothbrush for corners.
• Wipe with warm soapy water.
• Dry thoroughly to prevent mould.

It's one of those areas that instantly makes windows feel cleaner.

10. Behind and Under Furniture

Out of sight often means out of mind.

Dust, crumbs and even lost belongings tend to gather underneath sofas, beds and cabinets.

Aim to move larger pieces of furniture every few months to:

• Vacuum underneath.
• Wipe hard floors.
• Check for cobwebs.
• Remove any hidden clutter.

It's a satisfying job once it's done.

Keep the Everyday Cleaning Under Control

Deep cleaning jobs become much more manageable when the rest of your home is already clean and tidy.

That's where having a regular cleaner can make a real difference. When someone is helping with the weekly cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, bathrooms and kitchens, you can spend your time focusing on those occasional jobs that need a little extra attention.

Many people find that regular cleaning doesn't just make their home look better. It also makes those bigger cleaning tasks far less overwhelming.

Let Time For You Help

At Time For You, we match households with trusted, local cleaners who can help keep your home clean week after week.

With the everyday jobs taken care of, you'll have more time to tackle the occasional deep clean or simply enjoy your home without constantly thinking about your next cleaning task.

If you're ready to spend less time cleaning and more time doing the things you love, find your local Time For You branch today and see how regular domestic cleaning could make life that little bit easier.