Nobody likes cleaning the house, but it’s something we all have to do. It’s especially important to clean your house with extra care now in the era of COVID-19. This might sound like a lengthy slog, but there’s no reason you can’t learn how to clean your house fast and effectively at the same time.
Below, we’ll teach you everything you need to know regarding how to clean your house fast and do a good job of it, too.
- Clean by Task, Not Room
Cleaning room by room may sound like a good idea at first, but in reality it only slows down your work flow.
Say you’ve decided to clean your home, starting with your bedroom. You do all your bedroom’s laundry, dust it, vacuum the floors, mop, and declutter the whole room. Before you know it, you’ve spent the entire day cleaning your bedroom and the rest of your home is still a mess.
Instead of getting every task done in a single room, pick a task and apply it to the whole home. You can start by decluttering every room, vacuuming, dusting — whatever you choose, don’t limit yourself to one room at a time. This will save you a lot of time preparing and switching tools and gets your whole home a lot cleaner rather than just one area.
- Find a Good All Purpose Cleaner
The fewer cleaning solutions you have to deal with, the faster you can get your home clean.
A good all purpose cleaner should take care of most of the stains and dirt you find around the house. When finding a cleaner, look for one that covers glass, countertops, floors, and all the relevant surfaces in your home. Not only does this save you money on cleaning products, but it saves you time as you don’t have to search through a plethora of cleaners to find the right one.
- Use a Dustbuster
The dustbuster is one of the most overlooked tools in cleaning today.
Dustbusters are handheld vacuums. They’re great for getting hard to reach places, like behind couches, up on cabinets, and in cracks and crevices. They also make vacuuming curtains and dust a lot faster.
A dustbuster isn’t a replacement for your traditional vacuum, but it beats lugging your vacuum from room to room just to suck up one patch of dirt. Instead, just whip out the dustbuster and you’re good to go.
- Get a Roomba Going
Speaking of vacuums, you can save a lot of time on the task with a Roomba or other automated vacuum.
The Roomba runs around the floor on its own, vacuuming up and dust and debris it runs into. Newer Roombas can detect walls and ledges, meaning they’ll turn when they come up to them, stopping them from falling off course. If you leave your Roomba running for the day, you’ll have considerably less vacuuming to do, speeding up your whole process.
- Spray Hard-Stuck Dirt First
Certain tasks require you to spray chemicals on the problem and let it sit for a while.
If you want to speed up your day of cleaning, find all of these hard stains and take care of them first. Spray or apply your cleaning solution to them, let it sit, then come back in an hour or two after you’ve cleaned other areas of your home. By the time you get back to these stains, they’ll come off with little resistance.
Areas to focus on include any tubs, toilets, sinks, and areas with mold.
- Wipe Down Every Glass Surface
Set aside some time to specifically clean all the glass surfaces in your home.
That means all the windows, mirrors, screens (monitors, TVs), and the coffee table if it’s glass. Use a good all purpose cleaner or glass cleaner and wipe in circular motions. Have one wet cloth and one dry cloth to avoid streaks.
It’s easy to miss a window or two if you’re switching between cleaning tasks every second. That’s why it’s best to put the task in your mind and take care of it right away.
- Get Some Help
You know what they say: many hands make light (and fast) work. This applies especially to cleaning the house.
The most willing people that will help you are your family members. Give tasks to your kids, your spouse, or willing relatives and the house will get much cleaner much faster. You can even try and set up a cleaning group of friends, and in return, help them clean their homes, too! Or you can try a professional service like Scrub Pro for your business.
- Invest in a Caddy
Before you set out cleaning your house, do yourself a favor and get a caddy.
A caddy, in this case, refers to anything you can carry all your needed tools in. You could use a rolling caddy, a big tote bag, or even a large bucket or two if you have one handy. With a caddy, you won’t have to go back and forth getting all your tools, you’ll be able to keep them all in one place, ready to use.
How to Clean Your House Fast Made Simple
If you’re trying to learn how to clean your house fast without sacrificing quality, follow the tips above. You’ll find yourself rocketing through your next house cleaning, giving you more time to kick back and relax. What more could anyone ask for?
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Awesome home cleaning tips. Thanks for sharing!