If you’re waiting for guests to arrive or want to dedicate just a small part of the day to cleaning and do something more pleasant for the rest of the weekend, then check out the tips on how to quickly clean your dwelling.
Well, of course, the quickest way is to hire a professional maid service Spokane company. But the truth is that sometimes there is no time for this. So, you need to get started right away. Here are the recommendations that will come in handy. Following them, you can reduce the cleaning time by at least 2 times.
Step 1 – Save Time and Effort
Instead of long and tiring scrubbing, for example, a greasy stove, apply detergent to it and leave it alone for a while. Any dirt comes off with a few strokes of the sponge if you pre-moisten the surface with a good cleaning agent.
Before you begin, determine all dirty surfaces and prepare them for cleaning:
- Spray a special aerosol on the tiles in the bathroom and the walls of the shower.
- Fill the toilet with gel.
- Soak dishes in the sink or load them in the dishwasher.
Instead of scrubbing off the limescale in the bathroom for half an hour, just treat the surface and leave it for the amount of time indicated on the package of a cleaning gel or spray. Then simply wipe off all the dirt with one movement and rinse the surface.
Step 2 – Remove All Unnecessary Items
If you are waiting for guests in the evening, then simply collect all the scattered things and household items in packages — this is a one-time cleaning of the dwelling, speed is crucial to you. So, for now, put them all in the closet or another place invisible to guests. Organize all the other items neatly, i.e., souvenirs in the living room or kitchen accessories.
If you are doing serious cleaning and need to properly and permanently clean the house, you will have to conduct an audit of all the items.
Step 3 – Fight the Dust
By freeing up space for further cleaning, you can easily and quickly remove dust. Remember, when guests arrive or during general cleaning, it is not enough to simply vacuum the visible floor surfaces. Vacuum upholstery, the floor under sofas, chandeliers. For this, you need to use the appropriate attachments. If you have none of them, after vacuuming all possible surfaces, collect dust in hard-to-reach places with a wet rag.
Step 4 – Clean Glasses, Mirrors, Furniture, Dishes
Before you move on to the final stage, which is washing the floors, do not forget a few essential things. First, wash the surfaces that you previously soaked. Remove excess dishes and utensils from the stove and cabinets. Wipe the walls and all visible surfaces of household appliances and furniture (wipe the upholstery of the furniture with a damp cloth to refresh its appearance). Secondly, be sure to clean the glass surfaces. If they do not sparkle, there is no feeling of a perfectly done cleaning.
After you finish washing the floor, you will see how clean and fresh your house is. According to our estimates, this cleaning will not take more than 2 hours.