Tips on How to Get Rid of Cobwebs and Keep Them Away
As much as we want to keep our houses clean all the time, time and our daily lives will not always allow it. Now, of course, it's important to remember and accept that it's okay for your home to messy now and then. That's unavoidable. What's important is that you notice the signs when it is time for a thorough cleaning.
One of the biggest signs you probably need to start cleaning is cobwebs. They're not just a common fixture in spooky horror movies. They’re also common in homes that haven't been cleaned in a while and have a few unwanted houseguests.
Here's what you need to do to get rid of them and keep them away:
Where Are They Found?
Cobwebs are found in every corner of your house. And by every corner, we mean every corner. They're especially common in dark corners, high and low ceilings, and attics. They're also common in areas where a ceiling descends to the floor, like where a bathroom ceiling meets a bathroom wall. The same goes for attic staircases.
They're also common in areas where there's a lot of dust and plenty of insects, like attics and garages. However, you don't have to be living in a huge mansion to have cobwebs. All you have to have is a corner or two that you haven't visited since last year. Should you clean your attic every once and a while?
Yes!
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How Do You Get Rid of Them?
Getting rid of cobwebs is not that hard, but you have to be patient. You also have to be willing to put in the time if you want your house to be free of them for good. Don't just sweep cobwebs away. If you do this, you'll be sweeping the spiders away, too. And you don't want to do that.
What you have to do is use a broom to gently coax the cobweb down from ceiling to floor or wall to the floor. It's all about the gentle coaxing. If you think you're going to come across a cobweb, be prepared to stop what you're doing. You'll want to use a broom or a feather duster to coax that cobweb gently to the floor.
If you're in a real rush to clean up and get rid of cobwebs, you can use a small metal spatula. That will break the cobwebs and make it easy to clean the area. However, if you have time, the best way to get rid of cobwebs is to take them down from the ceiling, then vacuum the area. That way, you get rid of the cobwebs and the dust that will be stuck to them.
Be careful not to touch your face with your hands after taking down the cobwebs because if you do, you'll be touching the cobwebs that are between your fingers.
How to Keep Cobwebs Away?
Simple. Keep the house clean. It's that simple. Keep the house maintained regularly. Don't leave the cobwebs alone for a month, then clean and expect them not to return. You'll have to clean more often, but it's worth it.
It's also important not to leave empty corner spaces in your house. Cobwebs are common in corners, but they can also be found on the sides of a staircase. Keep corners and sides of staircases clean and clear of cobwebs. If you can't clean the corners and sides of staircases often, use shelf liner to cover the area up.
The Bottom Line
Cobwebs are no joke. If there's a cobweb in your house, you can expect critters around the corner. If you don't want critters scurrying around in your home, you have to get rid of the cobwebs. And if you want the cobwebs to stay away for good, you have to keep the house clean. This may take some getting used to, but it's definitely worth it.
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