A few tips for getting your house spick and span in record time!
1. It’s all in the timing
Be organised and set aside a specific time each week to clean. By committing to a realistic time period that is manageable and fits into your weekly schedule you won’t end up making excuses. Try promising yourself a reward once you’ve finished cleaning such as half an hour with your favourite magazine or a nice relaxing bath.
2. Keep on track
The best way to get your cleaning done quickly and efficiently is to stay focussed. Remember that you are cleaning and in order to get the job done make sure that you don’t get distracted and start defrosting your freezer or sorting through you mail!
3. Get kitted up
There’s nothing worse than not having your cleaning essentials at your fingertips so keep their products in a handy tray that they can carry from room to room.
4. Get your family involved
Why not get your family to help out and the cleaning will be done in half the time. If your children are reluctant perhaps you could suggest that they earn their pocket money by helping to clean!
5. A room at a time
One of the most common mistakes people make is randomly moving around the house. They advise that you clean methodically from room to room. This will conserve your energy and make sure that nothing gets missed.
6. De-clutter
Before you start to clean take a few minutes to make sure that all your surfaces are clutter free. Throw out old magazines, tidy away paperwork and hang clothes that may be languishing where they shouldn’t be!
7. Tidy as you go
Put dirty pots in the sink or dishwasher as you cook, put things that need to be taken upstairs at the foot of the stairs to remind you. Never leave a room without something in your hand!
8. Top to bottom
Once a month choose a room to give a good clean from top to bottom, dusting away cobwebs and clean skirting boards. This thorough clean will save on time in the long run.
9. Fresh pair of eyes
Look around your home as if it’s the first time you’ve seen it. It’s easy to miss finger marks and scuffs on walls. It’ll also help focus your cleaning.
10. Get the professionals in
If all else fails and you can afford it, get someone in to give your house a good clean.
May 2008
Tips provided by Merry Maids
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