Tips of how to speed clean your house
Living in a clean environment helps to boost our ego as well as making you feel rejuvenated. We all love to live in a shinning and sparkling house. However, most of us hate the process of cleaning grime and dust making our homes messy most of the time. It is daunting to have unexpected guests when your house is begrimed. This is where the need to speed clean comes to play. The puzzle is that most novices do not know where to start and what of tools to use. Depending on your determination and the size of your house, you can use less cleaning time and use the extra time for personal development. Grab your pair of gloves and let’s get started on the tips of how to speed clean your house.
Gather all your cleaning tools together
This should be the first thing to do when you consider speed cleaning. Gathering all your cleaning tools in tote, or bucket makes your work easier as well as saving you the time of running back and forth to get tools from under the sink or the cabinet. Other than the bucket and tote, you can wear an apron or use the carpenter’s belt and fill the pockets. It is wise to pour the cleaners in small bottles which make it light in weight and easier move from one room to another. It is recommended to gather all your tools after you are done cleaning and take them with you to the next room.
Clean the entire house not one room at a time
Cleaning is more efficacious when you take on one task at a time. You might want to start with either mopping, dusting, or vacuuming. Regardless of the task you choose to start with, you should do this to the entire house lather than room by room. For instance, if you choose to start with dusting, you should dust the entire house before taking another cleaning task.
Following this routine makes you feel like you are achieving your goal of a clean house rather than feeling like you are in a continuous cleaning cycle. Moreover, you get to clean your house faster after mastering this routine because cleaning speed is gained from mastering the routine but not by hurrying.
Clearing the clutter
Before you start speed cleaning, go room to room and pick up all the clutter. When doing this make sure you recognize the areas that need more attention during your cleaning process.
It is important to clear all the clutter first because this will help decide the task you will begin with as you will have the opportunity to access the whole house. It is wise to have a garbage bag with you to put all the clutter that you need to toss away. You can also opt to have a box to put things that you consider donating. After you are done clearing the clutter, ensure you dispose the garbage bags.
Dusting and vacuuming
It is recommended to use feather dusters as they prove to be great for cleaning picture frames, blinds, nooks, TV screens, and handrails among other areas. It is worth noting that you should dust without spraying and also make sure the fans are turned off. For the areas that are hard to reach like the top shelves or the blinds, tie a cloth at the end of your mop or broom. Make sure the piece of cloth is a microfiber which is effective for dusting. You can also wet a microfiber cloth with warm water to get rid of all the fingerprints.
After you have dusted the entire house, you can begin vacuuming. For efficient and effective vacuuming, vacuum the room in straight rows and then start vacuuming again at the front of the room. Make sure you change the bedsheets before you begin vacuuming in the bedroom.
Clean the mirrors and glass surface
Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe clean all the mirrors and glass surfaces. Then use a dry cloth for wiping to leave the surface sparkling and shinning. Other than paper towels and Windex, you can use dish soap for a shiner cleaner surface. Place the soap in water and then spread a generous amount using a piece of cloth on the glass surfaces and windows. Do not clean the windows in circular motions, but lather use horizontal motions for clean streak-free glass surfaces.
Clean the toilets, tubs, and sinks
Spray the cleaner on the bathroom and kitchen sink and allow it to sit for a few minutes so that it can dissolve all the grime and stains. Meanwhile, apply the toilet cleaner under the bowl and let it for five or more minutes to kill all the germs. Get back in the kitchen and rinse or wipe the sinks and leave them germ-free and brighter. After you are done with the sinks, scrub the toilet using a stiff-bristled brush. Lastly, wipe the seat cover with disinfectant wipes to make sure you leave your toilet clean and free from germs.
Essential cleaning tools
You can be sure to clean your house in a flash in you have all the essential cleaning tools. It will make your work easier and fun. To efficiently and effectively dust and vacuum your house, you need tools like microfiber cloth, dust sprays, hardwood floor cleaner, dish soap, glass cleaner among others. Having all these at hand will save you time and the results will be undeniably beautiful.
Disinfecting surfaces
You can make your disinfecting solution at home by mixing water with half a cup of white vinegar or apple cider. Disinfect all around the house from doorknobs, cabinets, switches, TV remotes among other surfaces. Make sure you disinfect all the areas that are likely to deliver germs to people.
Sweeping and mobbing
Sweep the entire house and put all the dirt in the garbage bags. Make sure you sweep all the dirt which will make your mopping work easier. It is worth noting that you should start mopping from a corner moving backward do that you do not step in the already clean area. Rinse the mop with clean water every time it gets dirty.
Stubborn stains
Stubborn stains in the deck, patio, and driveways are an eyesore that we want to take care of. For effective results use lemon juice. Squeeze the lemon juice on the spots and let it sit for about ten minutes. Scrub the surface bristled brush and then rinse with a generous amount of water.
Speed cleaning should not be mistaken for deep cleaning; nevertheless, it is a way to keep your house clean and germ-free. A messy house should be a thing of the past because the above tips will help speed clean even with limited time.