Even though they don’t necessarily like housecleaning, according to a recent survey over half of Americans admit that they feel a sense of accomplishment after they cleaned their homes. The good news is cleaning doesn’t have to be laborious or take loads of time.
Here are a few speed-cleaning tips.
Dirt and grime should be kept from accumulating. You may be aware of the fact that 85% of all dirt that comes into the home is on the bottom of shoes. If you place mats at the entrance of your home so people can wipe their shoes, you will reduce the amount of dirt coming in as well as the amount of dirt you will have to clean later.
While cleaning, have all of your cleaning supplies nearby. Because you won’t have to stop to get missing tools or products, this will then shave time off your cleaning routine. A cleaning caddy, five-gallon pail, cleaning apron or laundry basket make great storage containers and they can also be used to transport cleaning supplies from room to room. Carry a few damp cloths over your shoulder to save time running back and forth to the sink because these can be used to clean about 90% of the surfaces in your home. You can put the smaller cleaning supplies in your pockets or you can hang them from your belt or the vacuum.
Try looking for products with two-in-one benefits. For example, glass cleaner with disinfectant can be used on a variety of surfaces, thereby eliminating the need for multiple spray cans (and the time to fumble for them).
Cleaning from top to bottom is a must. Dust and dirt fall to the floor while you clean, so start at the top to avoid having to reclean lower areas twice. For the same reason, always dust first and vacuum last.
Don’t clean what’s already clean. By cleaning only the dirty areas of furniture, fixtures or appliances, and shining the rest of it with a slightly damp cloth, you can shave hours off your routine.
The whole family should be involved. Everyone in the family should be assigned with a particular cleaning chore, whether it’s vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, sweeping and have each person complete his or her task in each room of the home. As long as everyone helps in an organized fashion, it will take no time at all to get the house cleaned.
When cleaning, two-in-one cleaning products can save you time.
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