How do I safely clean a home with a newborn in Nairobi?

A newborn’s immune system is still developing, making chemical selection and cleaning protocols more critical than in any other household context. Here is how to clean safely around a new baby in Nairobi.

Products to Use and Avoid

• Use: Fragrance-free, plant-based cleaners; diluted castile soap; plain water for most surfaces; steam cleaning (no chemicals)
• Avoid: Bleach-based cleaners in enclosed rooms; strong chemical disinfectants (leave residue); heavily fragranced products; aerosol sprays that become airborne

Baby-Safe Cleaning Protocol

• Baby’s room – Wipe surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth (water only for furniture the baby contacts); vacuum with HEPA filter daily; air the room 30 minutes before baby returns
• Floors – Crawling babies contact floors constantly; use only food-safe floor cleaners with no residue; allow to dry fully before baby is on the floor
• Cot – Wipe with diluted Milton sterilising solution (food-safe); steam clean mattress monthly
• Kitchen – If preparing infant formula: sterilise surfaces used for prep with Milton or boiling water
• Bathrooms – Avoid leaving cleaning products within reach; ensure all surfaces rinsed of chemical residue before bathing baby

Timing of Cleaning

Always clean and ventilate when baby is in another room or out of the property. Allow 30–60 minutes for vapours to dissipate and surfaces to dry before baby re-enters the cleaned area.

Bestcare’s fragrance-free, plant-based cleaning option is perfect for homes with newborns. Request it when booking — visit Bestcare Cleaning Services or call 0709004600.