How to Clean Your House or Apartment Quickly and Effectively
Get a garbage bag, the bigger the better, and do a walk through of your entire home., Do another walk through and pick up ALL dirty clothes., Do another walk through and gather dirty dishes., Now it's time for dusting., Go back and clean the kitchen...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get a garbage bag
Pick up and throw away ANY trash.
Including emptying the small cans in bathrooms and in bedrooms.
When you are done empty the big can in the kitchen and put all bags outside for pick up. -
Step 2: the bigger the better
Don't forget those dirty towels in the bathrooms.
Take them to the laundry room and put a load on to wash.
The perfect time to do a load of laundry is while cleaning your home.
If you use a laundry mat, stuff everything into a laundry bag or basket and set aside for washing another day. , Take 'em back to the kitchen and wash dishes.
Wash, dry, and put away if possible. , Get two rags.
One is for wood and one is for everything else.
Spray pledge on the "wood" rag and simply dampen the other.
Go through each room dusting EVERYTHING that could collect dust.
It is important to do this before vacuuming. , Counter tops, microwave, stove, sinks, tubs and toilets.
Use any "multi surface" cleaner.
Putting away all miscellaneous items as you go. , Go back and forth slowly hitting high traffic areas in doorways and in front of sofas a few extra times. , YOU ARE DONE! -
Step 3: and do a walk through of your entire home.
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Step 4: Do another walk through and pick up ALL dirty clothes.
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Step 5: Do another walk through and gather dirty dishes.
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Step 6: Now it's time for dusting.
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Step 7: Go back and clean the kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
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Step 8: Grab the vacuum and hit the entire house.
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Step 9: Do a whole house walk through putting away any misplaced items and straightening things like chairs out of place or a magazine on the night stand.
Detailed Guide
Pick up and throw away ANY trash.
Including emptying the small cans in bathrooms and in bedrooms.
When you are done empty the big can in the kitchen and put all bags outside for pick up.
Don't forget those dirty towels in the bathrooms.
Take them to the laundry room and put a load on to wash.
The perfect time to do a load of laundry is while cleaning your home.
If you use a laundry mat, stuff everything into a laundry bag or basket and set aside for washing another day. , Take 'em back to the kitchen and wash dishes.
Wash, dry, and put away if possible. , Get two rags.
One is for wood and one is for everything else.
Spray pledge on the "wood" rag and simply dampen the other.
Go through each room dusting EVERYTHING that could collect dust.
It is important to do this before vacuuming. , Counter tops, microwave, stove, sinks, tubs and toilets.
Use any "multi surface" cleaner.
Putting away all miscellaneous items as you go. , Go back and forth slowly hitting high traffic areas in doorways and in front of sofas a few extra times. , YOU ARE DONE!
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