House Cleaning Checklist for Jamaican Homes

Open-plan and open-air living means outdoor dust travels indoors. Louvre windows, grilles and ceiling fans need attention more often than in temperate climates.

Kitchen: degrease the stove and hood weekly, wipe cupboard fronts, and check under the sink for moisture.

Bathrooms: treat grout and shower seals monthly to slow mildew growth.

Outdoors: sweep verandas and patios weekly and pressure wash quarterly to stop algae building on tiles and concrete.