Cleaning Your Home Efficiently: A Guide To Stress Free House Cleaning 


A lot of people dread cleaning their house, and that results in the job being pushed back further and further. But cleaning up doesn’t have to be that ominous task. If you plan things well, you can spread out the work and keep your house tidy without needing to do a giant, exhausting cleaning job. These kinds of jobs always go smoother when you have a strategy and know how to organize your time. Keep reading to find out how to clean your home efficiently.

Getting Started

One easy task to start with is simply picking up the clutter around your room. This can also be a great opportunity to look at the things lying around and decide if you really need them, or if they can be given away or thrown out. The fewer things you have, the less mess, and the fewer things to store or pack up when you move.

Regular Chores

There are some things that really should just be done every day, even if you don’t always feel like it. An obvious one is making your bed. Making your bed is about more than just tidying up your bedding and pillows. Once you get into the simple habit of making your bed, it becomes easier to move on to other cleaning jobs.

You get that little sense of accomplishment and that’s powerful. Before you know it you’ll be loading or unloading the dishwasher, taking out the trash, and wiping down the surfaces in your kitchen. You might find it helpful to create cleaning checklists to keep on track.

Dusting and Vacuuming

Dusting is important to keep a clean home, and it’s especially important to do this and improve the air quality if you have allergies. Try and give all your hard surfaces dust about once per week. If you’re having trouble reaching some spots high up, try tying a damp cloth on the end of your broom. Blinds can be tricky, but don’t let that be your excuse to skip over them. Try pulling on the string to close them all one way and you’ll find it goes a lot faster.

Then just reverse them the other way and repeat. Don’t forget those hidden spots like the tops of ceiling fan blades, the top or your TV, picture frames, and all your cool, conversation-piece knick-knacks. Give every room a vacuum, beginning by checking to make sure your bags aren’t full. Don’t forget your upholstered furniture, it collects dust too. A lot of times you will find some lost socks and mitts you thought were gone forever. You might even find a quarter, the Holy Grail of checking under cushions, while you’re vacuuming.

Cleaning The Bathroom

The bathroom is probably the most dreaded room for most people to clean. It can be pretty off-putting, but it’s got to be done, and who doesn’t love stepping into a sparkling clean bathroom? Begin by removing any bathmats and wastebaskets, and then giving it a good vacuum. Then you can remove all your soaps, shampoos, and other items from the shower.

“Get some warm water all over the shower walls and tub. Use some tile and grout cleaner, remembering to let it sit for a while and do its job. Give everything a good scrub using some all-purpose cleaner,” recommends Kay Tolbert, When you’re done, rinse it off and dry with a cloth. Spray cleaner on your vanity and give it a good wash. Scrub your sink as well, rinsing it out when you finish, and wringing out your cloth. Give the front of your cabinets a quick wipe down. Spray some glass cleaner onto a cloth and clean your mirror. Use the all-purpose cleaner to wash the floor and leave it to dry. While that’s drying you can throw your towels and rugs in the wash and replace them with clean ones.

Conclusion

Cleaning isn’t something many people look forward to, but there are ways of making it more approachable and enjoyable. Put on some tunes to get yourself motivated. Stay on top of those regular chores and make them a daily habit. Do yourself a favor and keep your air quality high by dusting and vacuuming regularly. Don’t procrastinate cleaning that bathroom, just breaks it down into steps and tackle them one at a time. You’ll feel great once it’s all done.