Speed Cleaning Tips to Freshen Your Living Space
Filed under: Home Cleaning
When your home looks “lived in,” it might be overwhelming to think about the hours of work that will be necessary to clean every room in the house. Crumbs, dust, grime, and clutter start to add up over time, especially if you have children or pets in the home.
The truth is that you don’t need to put in a lot of work and effort when the dirt is piling up. Instead, a few little habits and speed cleaning hacks can keep your home looking cleaner for longer. Many families like to use these speed cleaning tips between professional cleaning services.
Cut Out Distractions
The first tip happens before you have a vacuum or cleaning bottle in hand: eliminate any distractions that might get in the way of the task at hand. It’s easy to get sidetracked when phone notifications are coming through. Turn off your phone, or put it on silent and leave it in the other room.
Set a Timer
If you are feeling overwhelmed, then try setting a timer to see how much you can get done before the alarm rings. With focused effort, it’s amazing how much progress can be made in a short time. Even 15 – 30 minutes will make a big difference in the overall look and feel of your home.
Start at the Top
The top-to-bottom rule always applies, regardless of the room you are cleaning. It might be tempting to pull out the vacuum first, but remember that the dust from bookshelves and tables will fall onto the floor. So, start with the higher areas of the room first, then work your way down. For example, if you are cleaning the bathroom, begin with dusting shelves and fixtures, mirrors, then the toilet, sink, and countertops. Always finish with the floors.
Focus on High Traffic Areas
If your time is limited, then skip rooms that aren’t often used and instead focus your time on the high-traffic areas. The most common rooms that need attention are the kitchen, bathrooms, living room, laundry room, and bedrooms.
Call for Professional Cleaning Services
Many homeowners don’t have the time or desire to clean their living space, which is why it makes sense to hire professional cleaning services instead. For more information about professional home cleaning in Temecula, call MaidPro of Temecula/Murrieta: (951) 506-6100.
