So you want to keep the house clean but are wondering what’s the best way to go about it. Or perhaps you just need a little refresh on what the most effective methods are for maintaining a clean home. Well, rest assured we’ve got you covered in this beginner’s guide.
But everyone knows how to clean their home, right? Not exactly. There are people who make the same cleaning mistakes for years on end and miss out on the hacks that make homes sparkle. One thing’s for sure, if you’re going to clean the house, it’s worth doing it the right way. Read on and discover how.
The Importance of a Clean Home
The difference a clean home can make to the way you feel is astounding. When the house is fresh, spotless, and decluttered, you’ll likely notice a positive change in your mood. People often say they feel happier and more productive when their home is clean.
What’s more is that if you have any guests coming around, a clean home will make a good impression on them. Not only that but there are also health benefits to cleanliness in the house. The longer you leave surfaces uncleaned, the more bacteria build up, meaning germs can spread and you can even get ill. I think we can all agree that cleaning the home is worth it, right?
Tidy the Home Before You Clean It
There’s no point in cleaning if there are random objects lying around on every surface. Before going to task on that, you will need to make sure surfaces are clear and objects are back where they belong.
Whether we’re talking about books, clothes, phones, wallets, pens, and stationary, to name a few, put them back in their place or in a storage box so that the coast is clear for a cleaning session.
Start with the Kitchen
Since this is where you prepare food, it’s worth ensuring the kitchen is clean before anywhere else. It’s also the place that tends to get dirty faster than anywhere else. So, what can you do about it?
Wipe the counters
Declutter the counters, and then, when they’re clear, give them a good wipe with a cloth. Spray El Milagrito’s degreaser onto these surfaces, allow it to sit for a minute or two, then wipe the area clean with a damp cloth. This barely takes up any time at all!
Clean appliances
All too often, people will clean their kitchens but forget about the appliances. They collect dirt and grime too, which is why they also need a good clean every once in a while. Think of your oven, stove, microwave, and everything else. These will all need a good wipedown for hygiene reasons.
Move on to the Living Rooms Sofas
Since people are sitting on these every day and for long periods of time, it’s no surprise that they end up full of crumbs, dirt, and even coins. Remove the sofa cushions, clear any coins or physical objects out of the way, and then you’re ready to begin.
Sofa and cushion maintenance
Be sure to give a good vacuum cleaning to the side and hidden surfaces of the sofa. That means down the back and beneath all the cushions. Then, you can start to vacuum the more visible surfaces, which will also gather their own buildup of dirt and dust over time.
Get dusting
You can remove dust from the surfaces of hard furniture and other objects, such as the television, with a dust brush or dry cloth. Then, you can give these surfaces a spray of El Milagrito before wiping it away after a couple of minutes to reveal a spotless finale.
Clean Your Room – A Tidy Bedroom is a Gamechanger
This is the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning. If it’s clear, fresh, and tidy without clutter lying around, it can really make a difference to how you feel when the day begins as well as when it ends.
Keep the bedding fresh
That fresh and floral scent of clean sheets makes all the difference. Strip the bed of its sheets, pillowcases, and duvet cover, give them a wash in the machine, and put them back in place once dry.
Keep surfaces dust-free
From nightstands to shelves and wardrobes, give such surfaces a good dusting. Then, spray El Milagrito on such areas, let it sit, and wipe it away for a totally fresh and grease-free effect.
Bathrooms and Floors – Not to be Forgotten
Scrub away
Toilets, taps, the sink, the tub, and the shower. You can make all of these surfaces shine in no time. Spray El Milagrito on them each, let it sit, then wipe away with a damp cloth, and those hard surfaces in your bathroom will be shining as if they were brand new.
Vacuum and mop
The final touch on cleaning your home is ensuring the floor is perfect wherever you go. Start by removing dust and dirt. You can do so by vacuuming the house or simply sweeping the floors with a broom and dustpan. Now, it’s time to start mopping with water and a squirt or two of floor-cleaning solution.
If you don’t have that specific product in the house, rest assured our multiuse degreaser will also do the trick. Just spray it a couple of times into the bucket of water, mix it in, and it will help you to make the floor shine.