{"id":1249,"date":"2021-04-19T09:43:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T09:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=1249"},"modified":"2021-04-19T11:01:59","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T11:01:59","slug":"cleaning-your-entire-house-faster-with-12-simple-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/cleaning-your-entire-house-faster-with-12-simple-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Your Entire House Faster With 12 Simple Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

You really can clean your house in half the time. No need to block off a full day for cleaning. Here are some tips that can help cleaning your house easier and faster.\n

1. Have a System\n

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Speed-cleaning expert (and maid service owner) Debbie Sardone says that cutting your cleaning time in half starts with a system. That means cleaning the house in the same order every time: Working one room at a time, starting and finishing at the same spot in a room so that you don’t waste time running back and forth.\n

2. Clean Top to Bottom, Left to Right\n

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Don’t start a room by wiping the coffee table, then clean the blinds, and seeing the dust from the blinds coat your newly clean coffee table. Sardone says to start at the top of the room, such as dusting a ceiling fan and work down to the floor to eliminate redundant work.\n

Likewise, cleaning left to right ensures that you cover the entire room instead of darting from place to place.\n

3. Squeegee Windows for a Streak-Free Finish\n

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Place a drop of dish soap in a gallon of water, wipe it generously on the window with a cloth, then squeegee it off. If you don’t want to use a squeegee, you can use a glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
\nWhen wiping with the cloth, use horizontal strokes and move from top to bottom. Don’t clean a window by rubbing in circles, which can leave streaks, and avoid wiping the glass with newspaper or paper towels, which leave a residue.\n

4. Keep Proper Tools at the Ready\n

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Having all the tools and cleaning house products you need at arm’s reach means you won’t waste time walking back and forth to the cabinet under the sink. This might be hard with several large bottles of cleaner, but you don’t need large bottles\u2014pour the cleaners into small spray bottles that are easy to carry. You can also place your supplies in a caddy or a bucket to stay organized and save time.\n

5. Get Proactive\n

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The best way to keep a clean home is to stop some problems before they begin. Using a shower cleaner for a trigger bottle, to prevent grime and scum buildup in the bath.\n

6. Dust Without Spraying\n

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Feather dusters work great for cleaning blinds, pictures, nooks, and other areas. Sardone likes ostrich feather dusters. The duster works well for routine dusting, but for heavy buildup, you’ll need to vacuum or use a cloth, then use the duster every two weeks or so after that.\n

7. Cut Through Kitchen Grease\n

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Grease inevitably ends up on kitchen cabinets, especially those above or next to the range. You can buy a cleaner with orange oil to wipe off the grease, or you can use a standard grease-cutting dishwashing detergent. The detergent will cut through the grease on the cabinets just like it does with dishes.
\nFor tough stains or buildup that won’t come off with detergent, mix baking soda with water and lightly scrub the problem area with a cloth.\n

1. Have a System\n

2. Clean Top to Bottom, Left to Right\n

3. Squeegee Windows for a Streak-Free Finish\n

4. Keep Proper Tools at the Ready\n

5. Get Proactive\n

6. Dust Without Spraying\n

7. Cut Through Kitchen Grease\n

8. Lemon Cleaner\n

9. Battle Bathroom Mold\n

10. Defeat Mineral Deposits\n

11. Keep Stainless-Steel Shining\n

12. Speed-Clean Regularly\n