Would you rather come home to a cluttered home or a spotless one? For most, the answer is obvious.
Everyone wants a clean house, but it’s tough to stay on top of things when balancing your work life and your family’s needs.
Plus, the idea of deep cleaning the dusty shelves and attic can suck the joy out of anyone.
That said, we all deserve a clean house.
So if you have some spare time and an eagerness to undergo this massive undertaking, here are some of the best house cleaning tips to keep your home tidy:
1. Be Thorough When Cleaning Your Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most frequented rooms in the entire house. It’s also one of the messiest and most likely to cause an unpleasant smell.
Begin by decluttering empty containers and bottles on the countertops, shelves, and tables. Get rid of any expired food or items that you no longer use.
If you have a spice rack or a basket, put the items that are making a mess inside these containers.
Next, use a kitchen cleaner and cloth to wipe down the countertops, tables, tiles, and windows. The appliances should also be wiped down and sanitized, such as the oven and microwave.
Be sure to check every corner and crevice to not miss any dust and dirt. Liquid spills and food particles may also have been left behind, so make sure to clean them up to avoid unpleasant odors.
2. Deep Clean the Bathroom
Another high-traffic area is the bathroom, and we don’t need to explain why that place can get messy from time to time.
Make it a habit to clean the toilets, bathtub, shower floor, and faucets once a week.
Use all-purpose bathroom cleaners for these surfaces since they are used frequently and can accumulate bacteria over time.
Don’t forget to also remove any unnecessary items from the bathroom and make sure to clean the floor and windows as well.
Hair and specks of dust can be hard to spot, so use a vacuum cleaner with an extension hose to get the job done.
If the foul odor in the toilet is stubborn, use a mixture of three cups of water and one-half cup of white vinegar
to deodorize the bowl. Don’t forget to clean the toilet lid and the back of the tank as well.
3. Start One Task at a Time
It’s easy to get distracted in the midst of deep cleaning—particularly if multiple tasks need to be done.
To avoid this, it’s best to focus on one task at a time and do it in all the places it needs to be done.
For example, if you’re dusting the furniture, start in one room and then move on to the next one. The same goes for mopping and sweeping the floor.
If you clean the entire house at once instead of room by room, you will save time and energy by not having to restart each task in a new location. You can easily track your progress as well.
4. Get Rid of the Clutter
It’s easy for clutter to build up over time, especially if you don’t consciously make an effort to declutter your home.
However, if you’re at the point where your house is starting to look like a hoarder’s paradise, it may be the time for some serious decluttering.
Start by going through each room and removing any items that you don’t need or use.
This can include old furniture, electronics, books, clothes, and other items that have been collecting dust for years.
You can put them in a cardboard box or trash bag. From there, you can either donate them to a charity, hold a garage sale for extra cash, or just bin them.
If you have too much rubbish to dispose of, consider hiring a professional rubbish removalist to do all the heavy lifting for you.
5. Don’t Forget the Carpets and Ceilings
If you’re planning to deep clean the entire house, then don’t forget about the pesky-to-reach places too.
Carpets can easily become a breeding ground for dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and other allergens.
Vacuum them to remove the debris, then use a carpet shampooer or steam cleaner to remove any deep-seated dirt and bacteria.
Ceilings and fans can also accumulate a lot of dust over time. Grab a ladder and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away the dust.
6. Organize Your Closets
After cleaning your house, a walk around it can give the impression that everything is in order.
But to truly achieve an organized and clutter-free home, it’s essential to tackle the things less visible. That includes the closets.
If you’re someone who’s always on the go, it can be hard to maintain a tidy wardrobe. To make it easier, separate your clothes into categories—tops, bottoms, jackets, and dresses.
Then it’s just a matter of arranging them neatly in your closet. You can also purchase dividers, hangers, and storage containers to help keep your closet organized.
If your closet is filled with unused clothes or sizes that don’t fit you anymore, remove them from your closet and give them to someone else.
You’ll enjoy a more spacious closet and make someone’s day at the same time.
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