A clean house is where you can be relaxed and peaceful. But having a clean house takes some effort and patience. Cleaning and maintaining a house is a homeowner’s responsibility. It reflects who you are as a person. Here are some simple steps to clean your house effectively.
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Clearing the clutter
One way to make cleaning easier is to start with clearing clutter. Clearing things before you start vacuuming is one way to prevent any delays during the cleaning. You should cover all the rooms. From stacking your clothes and shoes to keeping misplaced things and magazines away, you should clear anything that comes your way during cleaning. It will help speed up cleaning later.
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Dusting and vacuuming
Try dusting the whole place first, then vacuuming and then mopping. Because if you decide to do these three steps separately in different rooms, it will take you a lot of time and will make you feel tired. Make sure you dust off hard-to-reach areas, appliances, shelves, and furniture first and then work your way around other things. So that by the time you start dusting, all the dust will be collected on the floor and you can easily start brooming and vacuuming.
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Cleaning the carpets
Carpets are an amazing touch to your house. As they enhance elegance, they can also get easily dusty and stained. It should be well-kept. Experts suggest carpet steam cleaning in Sydney once a year for best results. You can also do weekly vacuuming and daily vacuuming depending on the traffic you have at home. If you have pets or kids it will be good only if you vacuum once in two days.
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Disinfect Countertops and other surfaces
Wipe down hard surfaces from countertops, doorknobs, light switches, TV remotes, telephones, and appliances. Disinfect those surfaces that are often touched by everyone in the house and everyone who visits the house. This way you can reduce the chances to get sick and have a healthy environment. If you are up for a nontoxic disinfectant, you can use a mixture of apple cider vinegar or white vinegar with a cup of water.
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Sweep and then mop
Sweep floors of kitchens and bathrooms. Start mopping from the farthest corner and move backward. Rinse and mop again depending on the cleaner concentration. Wash the mop from time to time after every cleaning day so that you do not get dirt on your floor again. Make sure you cover every nook and corner in the process. Routinely wash your mop and other cleaning tools so that your equipment is clean all the time. It would be fun if you make cleaning a group activity where team effort helps in cleaning faster.
