Cleaning your home can seem like an endless cycle of endless to-do lists. But there are ways to deep clean your home in one day, and they don’t require you to work through the night! Here are some tips and tricks that will have your home sparkly clean in just one day.
Clean Common Areas
Your bedroom is where you rest, relax and regenerate. As such, it’s best not to spend a lot of time cleaning it because you can end up feeling exhausted after completing a big task like that. Instead, make sure to focus on high-traffic areas like your Livingroom because they can get pretty gross over time. We recommend taking an hour or two every few months to give them a thorough scrubbing—if that seems too daunting, take care of them as soon as you notice any buildup. Don’t forget about light fixtures, either; dust and grime tend to collect here, especially if you have pets. For example, removing cobwebs from ceiling fans is essential for reducing allergies. If you don’t want to climb up there yourself, consider hiring a professional who specializes in these types of services. Lastly, be mindful of electronics when it comes to cleaning—they are sensitive pieces of equipment, so try using a soft cloth.
Clean Your Bathroom
Bathrooms are gross—but they don’t have to be. Take a few hours and tackle bathroom cleaning, which is a bit of an art form that involves removing rust, grime, soap scum, and mildew. Follow these simple steps to get a new lease on life for your bathroom. 1. Remove dirt from surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner (like bleach or vinegar). You can also use specialty cleaners like Comet or Soft Scrub if you prefer. Just make sure you wear gloves while working with chemicals! It may take several applications to get rid of tough stains, but persistence pays off. Let it sit for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a sponge or rag and then rinsing everything down with warm water until its clean. 2. Use a scrub brush to remove soap scum and mildew from shower tiles and bathtub fixtures. Be careful not to scratch tile; you might want to wear rubber gloves when doing so. 3. Clean out sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, mirrors thoroughly. Mop floors using hot water and a disinfectant spray, such as Lysol or Clorox. 5. Wipe down baseboards, window sills, doors and walls 6. Replace your shower curtain if it has mold or mildew on it. If you have rugs on your floor, be sure to wash them and mopping floors again if necessary. 7. Make sure to dispose of any leftover cleaners by following their safety instructions carefully. Never mix different kinds of cleaners together. If the wrong 2 types of chemicals get mixed it can be harmful or even deadly to people.
Clean Your Dining Room and Kitchen
While it’s tempting to focus on dusting and vacuuming, taking time each week to do a little extra cleaning will keep you from feeling overwhelmed with clutter. Take a full day, grab some cleaning supplies, and tackle these two rooms at once, you’ll be done before you know it. Your dining room is more likely to be subject to spills and crumbs. So, give it a good cleaning; wipe down surfaces, vacuum behind furniture, and take out any garbage or recycling that has accumulated over time. If you have hardwood floors or tile floors, now is also a great time to sweep them thoroughly. And don’t forget about your ceiling fans. They are more likely to accumulate dust than almost any other item in the dining room. Now move on to your kitchen. Wipe down all cabinets, appliances, and countertops with warm water and dish soap. Then take out any trash that has collected under your sink. Finally, run through all drawers and cabinets to make sure everything is organized properly. You might even consider purchasing drawer organizers if you find yourself constantly misplacing items throughout your house. This way, when you go to put something away, you won’t lose track of where it goes. It may seem like a lot of work at first, but soon enough you’ll notice how much easier things are when your whole house is tidy and put together. Before long, keeping up with regular deep cleans will become second nature.
Clean Out the Closet
The closet is a great place to start when cleaning because it’s one of those things that you never look at. If you know you have clothes or shoes that don’t fit or are damaged, toss them now before they get buried by other things. Donate anything that you haven’t worn in over a year and either sell or donate anything else that doesn’t seem like it will be missed. You can also use apps like Goodwill to easily sell unwanted items for cash (or store credit). And remember: Spring cleaning doesn’t need to be done once per year—it should be done whenever something needs attention! Cleaning your closet is easier if you work from top to bottom. First make sure everything on top shelves of your closet it neat and in place. Then move on to the clothes in the closet. Make sure to remove anything that you don’t use. Then organize the remaining items in a manner that makes sense. Finally deal with the shoes on the floor. Make sure that every shoe has its place. If there are more shoes than floor space, stack them neatly so that it looks organized.
Vacuum, Sweep and Mop
Your last step should be to sweep all of your hardwood or tile floors, vacuum all carpeted areas and mop areas that need it. This should always be the last step because it’s the lowest part of your home. As you clean all of the other areas, there will probably be dust and dirt falling to the floor. So, you don’t want to do the floors first because you will likely have to do them again at the end of your cleaning. The goal is to be a efficient as possible when doing a deep cleaning. If you follow these steps, you will have done a great job.
Mold and Mildew
If you find any mold or mildew in your cleaning process, you want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Not only is this unsightly but it can also be harmful to you. The usually occurs as a result of minor water damage that my have since dried up. If you notice any standing water in the area you may want to call a water damage restoration company. Whatever you do don’t ignore the mildew. It will continue to get worse over time.
Final Thoughts
Once you have completed this entire list you will have a home that’s clean and ready for visitors.
