Cleaning your home can sometimes seem like a daunting and overwhelming task, especially when the house is very cluttered. Here are some tips to help you
To avoid getting discouraged when cleaning your home, it is best to proceed in order, cleaning room by room.
Which room should I start with?
Your cleaning routine will depend on your priorities and goals. Determine which areas of your home need the most attention and where you want to focus your efforts.
For the order, you have several options, start:
– Through the rooms that seem easiest to clean, such as the bedroom , office , or dining room, before moving on to more difficult areas, such as the kitchen or bathroom.
Step 1: Sort and put things away before cleaning
Cleaning starts with tidying up . Clear each room of anything that’s lying around. Remove knick-knacks, papers, dirty clothes, toys , etc. so you can clean surfaces more easily. Put away any dishes that are lying around, books in the bookcase, and papers and pens in the office. Everything has its place. Take the opportunity to tidy up cupboards and drawers.
Also read: 7 tips for organizing your laundry room
Step 2: Dust from top to bottom
For efficient cleaning, clean from top to bottom. Start by dusting chandeliers, shelves, furniture, baseboards, and door frames with a microfiber cloth.
Also remember to regularly dust lamps , radiators , mirrors and paintings. Also dust the television and your equipment (hi-fi).
Step 3: Wash the dirty areas
Clean and disinfect all hard surfaces and wash windows if necessary.
The bathtub or shower (not forgetting the wall, the shower head and the faucet)
The mirror , often soiled by water splashes
Empty and clean the trash can
Clean the bed frame and furniture if necessary. If necessary, clean children’s toys.
Finally, don’t forget to remove stains from door handles, counters, remote controls, switches , etc. Also check if the walls need a wipe with a sponge .
Once everything is dusted, move on to floor maintenance, starting with vacuuming . Don’t miss any corners and vacuum:
Step 4: Clean the floors
The final task for this major spring cleaning is mopping the tiles or parquet floors . Floor cleaning is done last and in all rooms at once. Remember to open the windows to ventilate and allow the floors to dry faster.
Good luck with your household chores and remember that efficient cleaning requires good organization and unfailing motivation.