If you need to do an express cleaning of your house (for example because you have guests who come unexpectedly ), follow this little guide!
This cleaning routine only concerns the most visited spaces in the house , but it is a very good start. And then, if we are more than one person doing it or our home is small, it can go even faster!
Materials needed before you start:
Psst! It would be a good idea to assemble this “kit” in an easily accessible place, so that it is always at hand.
Are you ready? Let’s go!
1. Clean the bathroom (10 minutes)
Step One: Spray
With an all-purpose cleaner , spray the sink, counter, mirror, tub, light switch, doorknob, toilet and the floor around it.
Step Two: Wipe
With a slightly damp microfiber cloth, first wipe down the counters. Then, proceed from the cleanest surfaces to the dirtiest: mirror, switch and door, bath/shower, sink. Do not forget to insist a little on the lime deposits which are sometimes next to the taps.
Third step: The toilet
First brush the bowl, then wipe down the tank, seat, under the seat, the exterior and the floor around it. Then, put the linen directly in the wash.
Fourth step: Finishing
Empty the trash can, get out an extra roll of toilet paper, replace the hand towel, pick up a little of what’s lying around, like products on the counter, dirty washcloths, clothes, etc.
2. Wash the kitchen (10 minutes)
Tidy kitchen counter for spring cleaning
First step: Counters
Spray a little cleaner, then wipe the counters with a slightly damp cloth.
Second step: Stains
Quickly clean any visible stains on the stove, fridge, table, floor, cabinets and handles, hand soap pump, etc.
Third step: The sink
If necessary, remove food bits from the edge of the drain and discard them. Spray cleaner all over and wipe down the sink.
Fourth step: The floor
Pass a broom (or the small broom with the dust pan) to make sure there are no crumbs on the floor. Quickly clean the stains with a cloth, which will then go directly to the wash .
Fifth step: finishing
Put away or move (don’t forget to come back later to take care of it!) what is lying around and which is not in its place.
Step One: Dust
Run a lightly dampened microfiber cloth over side tables, lamps, picture frames, shelves, TV stand, and shelves to remove dust.
Second step: The fabrics
With a self-adhesive roller, remove animal hair, crumbs, hair and other small dirt on sofas, armchairs, cushions and if necessary, the bottom of the curtains.
Third step: The floor
Pass a broom, the small portable vacuum cleaner or even the small broom with the dustpan on the visible places of the floor.
Fold the throws, replace the cushions, put away and move what is lying around and which is not in its place: old newspapers, coffee cups, slippers, etc.
4. Organize the entrance (3 minutes)
House entrance and storage space, spring cleaning
Quickly pass the broom or sweeper. If there are mud or calcium stains, clean them with the damp cloth used for the living room.
Collect and organize what’s lying around: remove the pairs of shoes or boots from the middle of the square, hang up the coats, put away the accessories, etc.
As you can see, no need to embark on a major cleaning to improve our environment, even if we are not all passionate about chores, housewives , with a little strategy, we can obtain impressive results without having to invest our time. entirely in a spring cleaning !
