Keeping Your Home Clean to Prevent Pests

Keeping your home cleaned is one of the best ways to prevent pest infestations. It eliminates food sources and removes clutter, making it a less attractive environment for rodents, cockroaches, and bed bugs.

It also ensures surfaces are sanitized and free of sweet substances that attract pests. It’s especially important to clean up crumbs, spills and garbage promptly.

Pests are attracted to unclean environments.

It's no secret that pests are more than just a nuisance; they can pose health and safety hazards to your family. That's why it is so important to keep your home clean to prevent pest infestation. It is not enough to just wipe down counters and floors, you need to go beyond that and get into the corners of your house. Make sure you wipe down all appliances inside and out, including underneath. You should also take the time to inspect and repair any leaky or broken pipes that could be creating a perfect breeding ground for flies, ants, and other pests.

You need to also clean out storage areas, like attics and basements, and remove any piles of logs or branches that can be a perfect hiding place for termites and other pests. Keeping your yard well-mowed can also help reduce the number of pests by eliminating places for them to hide and breed.

They are attracted to food.

Whether it’s a pile of food scraps or spilled beverages, pests love to feast on any open food. This is especially true for overripe fruit, which is a magnet for fruit flies, and spilt soda, juice, wine or beer, which can attract swarms of wasps.

Piles of papers that are rarely touched can also be a draw for silverfish and cockroaches. Similarly, outdoor and indoor bins left with a lid that isn’t firmly shut can become breeding grounds for cockroaches, rats and other pests.

They are attracted to clutter.

Clutter is not only frustrating and wasteful, it can also be a haven for pests. Rodents and insects love dark, cluttered spaces where they can hide, breed and feed unnoticed. Food crumbs, spilled liquids and other residues may go unnoticed in cluttered areas, attracting pests such as cockroaches.

Storage areas such as attics, basements and garages are perfect places for pests to nest and lay eggs, especially when they are left undisturbed for long periods of time. Rodents, cockroaches, ants and silverfish are some of the most common pests found in cluttered spaces. These pests can cause allergies, chew through electrical wires and spread bacteria in the home.

The best way to keep pests at bay is to declutter and clean regularly, concentrating on areas where food crumbs can accumulate. Ensure that rubbish is collected on a regular basis and that any items you don’t need are stored in sealed plastic containers. Make sure that you vacuum frequently too as this will remove any traces of pests and their eggs.

They are attracted to moisture.

Pests are attracted to things like fecal spots, food spillages and damp places. Cleaning up the areas of your house that attract these pests can stop them from entering, and also help to remove their breeding grounds. Kitchens should be a key focus, with counters and floors regularly wiped down. This includes removing any rotting food, and also scrubbing and disinfecting the sink area.

Other things like clogged gutters, outdoor furniture, wheelbarrows and buckets should be kept clean to prevent pests from using them as shelter or breeding grounds. Also pay attention to any water sources around the house, such as rainwater drains or garden hoses, and make sure they are regularly cleaned.

Professional cleaning 

 To prevent pests in your home or business, schedule a professional cleaning.  When you get your house professionally cleaned, we are sure to clean areas commonly forgotten about – including under the stove, in corners, in back of furniture and other hidden spaces. Our service helps to ensure that your house is always free of potential breeding grounds, and will help prevent pests from entering. It's not uncommon for our professional cleaners to find pests and insects in our client's home. In central Texas, our team sees a lot of cockroaches and scorpions. Both pose a major health risk to you and your family. If you need help with keeping your home clean and tidy to prevent pests, call us today! We recommend a deep cleaning service to really get into the cracks and crevices of your home.