Avoid "cleaning the way" causing health overload
At the end of the year, work pressure increases, many people take advantage of cleaning their houses in the evening or focusing on one or two weekend days. Working continuously for many hours, carrying heavy loads, climbing high places easily leads to back pain, muscle strain, dizziness, and even falls. Workers, especially middle-aged women and elderly people, need to divide work into smaller areas, rest alternately, and do not try to overwork.
For heavy items or in high positions such as mopping ceiling, fans, and eaves, there should be someone to support or use appropriate tools. No small number of domestic accidents near Tet originate from climbing chairs and makeshift ladders while cleaning the house.
Be careful with cleaning chemicals
Using strong detergents helps work faster but also potentially affects the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. When using chemicals, it is necessary to wear gloves, masks, and open doors to be ventilated. Absolutely do not mix different types of solutions because they can create toxic gases that are dangerous.
For families with young children, chemicals need to be kept out of reach, carefully closed after use. Many cases of poisoning and skin burns occur just because of subjectivity during year-end cleaning.
Arrange and clean up furniture reasonably
Cleaning the house at the end of the year is not only cleaning but also an opportunity to review and reclassify furniture. Damaged and unusable items should be boldly discarded or recycled, avoiding the psychology of "regret" causing the house to be cramped and messy.
Rearranging items according to the principle of neat - easy to take - easy to store helps save living time during busy Tet days. For important papers and valuable assets, they need to be kept separate, avoiding loss during cleaning.
Prevent fire and explosion, electrical short circuits
The end of the year is the time when electricity demand increases, both cleaning the house and plugging many devices at the same time easily leads to overload. When cleaning the socket and electrical equipment area, it is necessary to completely disconnect the power source. Old electrical wires and loose sockets should be checked and replaced in a timely manner to limit the risk of fire and explosion during Tet.
Many families take advantage of cleaning their houses combined with minor repairs but are subjective, leaving flammable materials near power sources, posing a potential safety risk.
Consider renting services, avoid unnecessary costs
In recent years, year-end house cleaning services have flourished. This is a suitable solution for families who are too busy or do not have enough strength to do it themselves. However, people need to carefully research prices and clearly agree on the workload to avoid being "overcharged" at the last minute - when demand is high.
For low-income workers, self-cleaning according to their ability, prioritizing necessary areas will help save costs while still ensuring a clean living space.
Maintain a gentle spirit to welcome Tet in the true sense
Cleaning the house at the end of the year is ultimately also aimed at bringing a feeling of peace and freshness. Therefore, each family should arrange work reasonably, not turning cleaning into pressure or stress. Being neat enough, safe for health, and maintaining a joyful atmosphere is the most important thing.
A complete Tet does not lie in how perfect the house must be, but in the proactiveness, safety and comfortable spirit of the people in that house.
