Cleaning is most likely easy to forget because who has time to clean when most days the most people can do is a 40 hour a week kind of stressful job? I feel you. More time dedicated to scrubbing up: that sounds ideal, right?
Cleaning doesn’t have to be that way. This guide will help you less time scrubbing up on things being in a state of cleaning disorder and more time dedicated to things you find most precious and most fun. Not only does this guide make you the most in the know unit of this house thing, it gives you seasonal resets and what to do if you are kind of across the line and are actually moving out.
This lets you come up with the perfect plan for you, your family, and your house dirty or otherwise.
Making Cleaning Manageable
Cleaning can feel overwhelming but doesn’t have to be. Giving yourself mini goals and getting yourself in the cleaning mood makes it easier!
Check Out These Cleaning Tips
Choose something to listen to. What’s your vibe: music or podcasts?
Choose your cleaning basics: clothes, cleaning spray, vacuum, mop, trash bags, etc.
Open windows and get some fresh air in
Set a timer for 10 minutes and test out the “reset” method!
Walk through all of your living spaces and…
Pick up anything that is in the wrong place
Throw out anything that is trash
Put everything back in its place
The reset method simplifies your cleaning task, and makes your living space look cleaner.
Efficient Cleaning
Cleaning like a pro means starting at the top and flooring it to the bottom. Dust first. Cleaning floors comes last. Don’t forget to only do one space at a time. Finish with all your dry tasks like sweeping or vacuuming first before wiping things down and spraying cleaning solution.
Bedrooms: Calming and Minimalist Design
Your bedroom should be a respite from the chaos of life.
What to Clean
- Wash your sheets
- Rotate or flip your mattress every few months
- Dust and wipe your surfaces
- Vacuum the corners and edges as well as your rugs or carpet
Easy Organization
- Use bins for extra or random items
- Clear off your nightstand
- Donate anything you do not wear/ use
End result: a clean space that is calming and feels nice to return to.
Bathrooms: Quick Clean, Big Impact
Bathroom cleaning gets more efficient with practice, and with just a little practice, they can get clean very quickly.
Routine Makers
- Apply cleaning product to sink, toilet, and shower
- After a few minutes, continue to the next step
- Wipe mirrors
- Scrub everything down
- Disinfect handles/switches
Routine Finishers
- Replace towels
- Take out the trash
- Mop
Tip: Keeping cleaning supplies under the sink will make it easier to clean a little during the week.
Kitchen: Stay on Top of It
The benefits of daily cleaning are very evident in the kitchen.
Every Day
- Wipe the counters and stovetop
- Dishes are done or in the dishwasher
- Sink is rinsed and wiped
Once a Week Deep Clean
- For the next few steps, clean the microwave, the fridge, and the oven.
- Wipe down the cabinets and handles
- Clean out the pantry to remove expired/old food
Floors
- Sweep
- Mop
Looking for an extra challenge? Clean your vents or exhaust. Fresh air is important.
Living Room: Where Everything Happens
Our living room is a highly trafficked area in our home. Because of this, we tackle living room cleaning often.
What to Do
- Dust all surfaces.
- Vacuum furniture.
- Clean all rugs.
- Wipe all tables, remotes, and light switches.
- Lint rollers.
Whole-House Quick Tasks
If you want the house to feel and look instantly cleaner, try the following:
- Doorknobs and light switches get wiped down.
- Empty all trash bins.
- Change out air filters as needed.
- Do a quick vacuum in places of high-traffic.
- Look around for dust and cobwebs to clean up.
Spring Cleaning (Fresh Start Energy)
You’ve been slacking all year on deep cleaning your home.
Focus On:
- Removing dust in hard to reach places (fixture, tops of cabinets)
- Cleaning windows, screens, and their respective sills.
- Deep cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture.
- Dusting and removing other allergens.
Removing dust and allergens from your home makes it feel lighter.
It’s Cozy Time (Get Cozy Ready)
Having a clean space is important when we start to spend more time indoors.
What to Do:
- Reposition your mattress
- Vacuum more thoroughly into and behind furniture
- Dust and clean smoke detectors
- Wash window screens
- Scrub your washer/dryer
- Change your air filters
Closet Switch-Up
- Put summer clothes away
- Bring the fall and winter clothes to the front and top of your closet
Moving can be a hassle! That’s why I’m here to help.
Kitchen
- Appliances? Clean ’em all.
- Wipe down all cabinets and drawers.
- Scrub sink (baking soda and vinegar should do the trick!)
- Mop floors
Bathroom
- Clean the shower/tub.
- Deep clean the toilet.
- All mirrors and fixtures need to be wiped down.
- Mop floors
Bedrooms
- Dust all surfaces including fans and baseboards.
- Clean out closets (closets should be empty by now!)
- Vacuum and/or mop floors
Living Room
- Dust surfaces
- Wipe baseboards
- Clean floors
Having your whole place clean can help you get that deposit back. Trust me, time spent cleaning is time well spent.
Easy Ways To Stay Consistent
Staying clean and organized is just as difficult as staying consistent with a daily routine.
Clean As You Go Strategy
- Make clean as you go a habit, more so in the kitchen.
- Scatter your cleaning tasks throughout the week rather than organizing everything in a single big clean.
- Set a timer. Cleaning is more efficient with a 15–20 minute timer.
Generate momentum
- Take it easy. Not everything has to be perfect.
- Make cleaning supplies easily accessible.
- After you accomplish a cleaning task, reward yourself.
Final Thoughts
Keeping your home clean doesn’t have to be a huge time consuming task.
Some consistency combined with a cleaning schedule and plan can keep your home clean.
You’re more likely to stick to small, reasonable tasks. These little tasks build up. Before you know it the home cleaning routine you’ve developed is keeping your home clean and organized and is a less stressful first.
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