A clean home is a healthy home. House cleaning should be one of your top priorities. A surefire method to ensure that cleaning your home is a habit rather than an annoyance is to give your rooms a little TLC each week instead of cleaning once a month.
Before you start cleaning your home:
- Make a list of tasks.
- Make sure you have enough cleaning supplies.
- Decide which areas require deep cleaning.
Once you create a cleaning action plan, it’s time to get to work. Follow these tips to clean different rooms thoroughly.
Minimize and Organize
The fewer items you have, the easier it will be for you to keep your home clean and organized. Start by decluttering your closets. Get rid of things you no longer use. Consider donating old books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, clothes, shoes, and toys your kids have outgrown.
Dust
Use microfiber cloths to dust different areas and household equipment. Go left to right, top to bottom. Tie a dampened cloth to the end of a mop. Use it to clean cobwebs. For slatted blinds, close one way and then dust, then close them the other way and dust.
Don’t forget to dust neglected areas such as the top of doors, picture frames, light fixtures, cabinets, and fans. Use a glass cleaner to clean TV screens, computer monitors, and framed photos.
Vacuum
Home cleaning companies in Penngrove recommend vacuuming carpets and rugs at least twice a week. Vacuum rugs and carpets in high traffic areas more frequently. If you have pets, vacuum every day to get rid of dander, pet hair, and dust.
Before starting to clean an area, make sure you are using the right setting and attachment. Thoroughly vacuum your floors and furniture upholstery to make sure they remain clean.
Sweep and Mop
Sweep and mop the different areas in your home to get rid of germs and allergens. When mopping a room, start at the farthest corner and move towards the entrance. Rinse the mop occasionally to ensure that it remains clean and isn’t moving wet dirt around.
A Cleaning Checklist
To get you started thinking about how to clean each of the different areas of your home, we’ve prepared a basic cleaning checklist that helps you cover the basics of home cleaning.
Kitchen
- Wipe down cabinets, stovetop, and countertops
- Clean the inside of different kitchen appliances such as the dishwasher and microwave
- Thoroughly clean inside and around the sink
- Sweep and mop the floor
Bathroom
- Clean shower rack and shower track
- Clean the floor
- Rinse off walls of tub/shower
- Wipe down cabinet fronts
- Clean the sink and faucets
Bedroom
- Clean under the bed
- Dust all surfaces with a microfiber cloth
- Clean lighting fixtures
- Clean the floor
Does house cleaning seem like an uphill task? Relax! Blue Ribbon Cleaning Services has you covered. We are a premier home cleaning company servicing Penngrove. Our team will come up with a customized cleaning plan to keep your house tidy, clean, and organized year-round. To talk to one of our pros, call (707) 588-0388.
