In this article you will find a list of things to do to clean and tidy up your home or apartment quickly and effectively. Cleaning should take 30 to 60 minutes (no longer) depending on the size of the house. You can take care of all the tasks you want based on your commitments, your motivation and the time you want to dedicate. Either way, don't let the amount of work determine how much time you spend cleaning. It should be the exact opposite. It is good to determine from the beginning how long you intend to clean. Try to give equal attention to every single room or task. The hardest part is getting started. Don't be distracted by anything.
Steps
Step 1. Grab a garbage bag (possibly the largest you have) and walk around the entire house
Collect and throw away all rubbish. Also empty the bins found in the bathrooms and bedrooms. Once you're done, empty the large kitchen bucket and set all bags aside to throw in the trash can.
Step 2. Go through the whole house one more time and collect all the dirty clothes
Don't forget the towels. Take them to the laundry room and load up a washing machine. Ideally, do a wash while cleaning the rest of the house. If you have to go to a laundromat, put all your clothes in a laundry bag or basket and set them aside for the day you usually do laundry.
Step 3. Go through the entire house again to collect the dirty dishes
Take them to the kitchen and wash them. Dry them and put them away if possible.
Step 4. Now it's time to dust
Take two rags: one for the wood and the other for all other surfaces. Spray a wood spray (such as those from the "Pronto" brand) on the first cloth, while the other is simply moistened with water. Enter each room to dust off all the furniture and objects on which dust collects. It is important to perform this procedure before vacuuming.
Step 5. Now, clean the kitchen and bathroom surfaces, ie counters, microwave, oven, sinks, tubs and toilets
Use a multi-surface cleaner. As you clean, put away all the various items you find scattered around.
Step 6. Grab the vacuum cleaner and run it around the house
Proceed slowly and carefully. Remember to pass it several times over the busiest areas, such as entrance doors and the area in front of the sofas.
Step 7. Make a final general check of the whole house to put away any misplaced items, arrange the chairs or sort out the magazines on the nightstand
All done!
Advice
- While you clean, listen to some music you like.
- When you finish cleaning, relax and enjoy the results. You will feel better and sleep better in a clean house.
- Just focus on cleaning and don't get distracted.
- Don't waste time on one task or one room.
- Clean the shower at the end. Spray the detergent on the walls and let it sit while you clean the rest of the bathroom. Finally, rinse the shower cubicle before entering to wash yourself.
- To avoid cross-contamination, clean the kitchen before bathing. If possible, use two different buckets. Use the rags only once, then put them to wash.
