How to do the cleaning

Putting order in the house is one of the most necessary planned measures for each housewife. How to do the cleaning of the apartment with high quality and maximum efficiency, you will learn in this article. To help you cope with this routine without any extra costs and nerves, our experts have prepared a number of simple tips.

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How to clean the house?

It is unlikely that any of us wants to live in the mud, breathe dust, watch the world around us through not-so-clean windows. In addition, a mess in the house provokes a dull mood and sad thoughts. Remember: the key to cleanliness is regular cleaning. It can be 4 types:

1. Daily is the best option for housewives. It will help to maintain order without putting much effort into it. Necessary: ​​wash the dishes as they appear, put things in place, wipe the dust, clean and disinfect the surfaces.
2. Weekly - Recommended for everyone. It is advisable to spend on the same day of the week. You may have to sacrifice half the day off, but the result is worth it. Necessarily necessary: ​​to clean the furniture from dust, vacuum, wash floors, tiles and plumbing, wash or iron linen or clothes.
3. As needed. Suitable for very busy people: those who spend most of their time at work, returning home only to spend the night or for those who are constantly on business trips. In this case, it is sufficient to clean the dust and mop the floors at least periodically.
4. Spring-cleaning. It is carried out, as a rule, 2 times a year, although it is recommended to do this more often - 1 time in 3 months. In addition to all the steps described above, it includes washing windows, cleaning ventilation, ceilings and upholstered furniture.

There are several general cleaning rules that can help you get a consistently good result:

1. Be sure to open the windows in the room before starting any housework.
2. Disassemble things randomly laid out on shelves, on tables and in other accessible places. Throw away all unnecessary.
3. Go through the contents of the cabinets, carefully lay out all the necessary things in their places or hang on their shoulders.
4. Wipe off dust on all surfaces.
5. Vacuum upholstered furniture, carpets and floors.
6. Wash the floors in the room.

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How to do the cleaning?

To properly clean the apartment, you must always have at hand a supply of suitable household cleaning products:

• cleaning powder for stoves and sinks - powder or gel (“Sarma”, “Gala”, “Test”, “Cif”);
• Floor and surface cleaner (“Glorix”, “Mr. Proper”);
• spray for washing glass and mirrors (“Сlin”, “Mr. Muscle”);
• gel for disinfection of the bathroom (“Domestos”), “Bref”, “Toilet Duckling” are also effective for toilets;
• limescale remover (“Cillit”);
• furniture polish (“Pronto”);
• air freshener (“Glade”).

You will also need a special inventory:

• vacuum cleaner with different nozzles;
• broom;
• sponges;
• rags and napkins made of soft fabric (microfiber);
• wet wipes for cleaning (from packaging);
• mop;
• bucket;
• a bowl or basin.

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How to quickly clean the apartment?

You’ve been busy at work all week, dreaming to relax on a day off - and here old friends call you and hint that they want to visit? You can, of course, make an appointment in a cafe, but it’s much more convenient to relax at home, drink tea and discuss personal matters in a pleasant company. The only problem is that, looking around the room, you understand that there is a semblance of creative disorder in the apartment, and there is no particular cleanliness.

If so, don’t panic, we’ll show you how to clean in only 30 minutes.So, in a situation where guests are almost on the verge, act as quickly as possible:

1. Open the windows (in winter) or windows (in the summer) so that the room is well ventilated.
2. Put things in their places: put small objects on the shelves, clothes, if it is scattered around the apartment - put it in a closet, put things to be washed - hide them in a laundry basket.
3. Wipe off dust on furniture and appliances.
4. Sweep or vacuum in rooms.
5. Mop the floors.
6. Wipe the mirrors.

Do not forget that guests can look into the bathroom - wash their hands or the kitchen - to help you with tea or coffee. Therefore, clean up these rooms.

In the kitchen:

1. Apply cleaning powder to the stove, leave for a while.
2. Wash dirty dishes.
3. Wipe the surface of the cabinets, countertop, kitchen table, tile, household appliances with wet wipes for cleaning.
4. Clean the stove.
5. Sanitize the sink.
6. Mop the floor.

In the bathroom (bath and toilet):

1. Remove cosmetics, personal hygiene products (except soap), sponges, tubes and bottles from prominent places in the cabinet.
2. Apply cleaning and disinfecting agents to the sink, bathtub, under the rim of the toilet bowl. Leave for a while.
3. Wipe the walls of the shower cubicle, clean the tiles and wash the mirror.
4. Wash the floor quickly or wipe it with a special wet towel.
5. Rinse with disinfectants.
6. Refresh the air with an aerosol spray.

Important! You can speed up significantly if you clean all rooms at the same time: apply and leave cleaning products in the kitchen and bathroom for a while, while you clean the living rooms, wipe off the dust and wash the floors in all rooms at once.

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How to clean the room?

If your family’s household responsibilities are clearly distributed and you only have the room in which you live, keeping it clean is a snap. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the window.
2. Put everything in its place - on the shelves or in the closet. Clothing should not lie on a chair.
3. Wipe off the dust with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not forget about the cornice, windowsill, battery, legs of chairs.
4. Remove and shake outdoor bedspreads from upholstered furniture or a sleeping place.
5. Vacuum the sofa or mattress on the bed, carpets, floors.
6. If necessary, change and send the laundry to the laundry.
7. Spray and polish with a soft rag glass (including window, lamp shades) and mirror surfaces.
8. Wash floors thoroughly.

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How to do a spring cleaning in the apartment?

It is recommended to carry out general cleaning of housing at least 2 times a year, and if possible - 1 time in 3 months. Before embarking on such an important event, think over a cleaning plan in advance:

1. Decide what exactly you will wash and clean and how much you plan to spend time on it.
2. Collect or buy in advance all the necessary equipment and household chemicals.
3. It is advisable to involve all family members in the cleaning, clearly distributing tasks between them.
4. Start in the morning, then you will have time to cope with this difficult task before lunch.

We offer you an approximate scheme of actions for cleaning the house:

1. Wear an apron and a scarf or sportswear.
2. Open the ventilation windows or windows.
3. Collect and discard the garbage.
4. Remove the curtains, tulle, bedspreads, brush off and load them into the washing machine (you will have to do this in several batches). Hang clean things as they arrive.
5. Move the furniture away from the walls and cover with foil.
6. Wash dirty dishes.
7. Apply cleaning and disinfecting agents to the surface of the stove, treat the sinks in the kitchen, in the bathroom and, of course, the toilet. Leave for a while.
8. Bath, if you are going to collect, change and drain dirty water, you need to clean at the end of cleaning.
9. Take care of clothes: wipe the shelves in the cabinets, remove the scattered things, lay them out or hang them in place.
10. Clean and wash the hoods.
11. Vacuum the ceilings in all rooms.
12. Wipe off dust on all exposed surfaces with a dry or damp cloth. For furniture, especially polished, you can use a special tool with a dust-repellent effect (“Pronto”).
13. Clean the lights, remove the lights, wash and leave to dry.
14. Put all the small items in place.
15. Remember to wash the chandeliers and fixtures.
16. Vacuum upholstered furniture and floors thoroughly.
17. If necessary, remove the carpets, coverings and instruct someone from the household to knock them out in the yard.
18. Heavy bedspreads that cannot be washed must also be shaken out.
19. Take care of washing the windows. Use a special mop and a tool such as “Mr. Muscle” with ammonia.
20. Wipe the eaves, window sills and central heating batteries with a damp cloth.
21. Wash the floors in each room, moving from the walls to the middle, and then to the exit. Use household cleaning products that do not require rinsing - “Glorix” or “Mr. Proper ”.
22. Flush cleaners from the stove, sinks and toilet bowl.
23. Wash the tiles and floors in the kitchen and bathroom.
24. Put your inventory in order - rinse buckets, mops or wash the floor cloth.
25. Treat the bath with a disinfectant and leave for a while.
26. Wipe the mirrors in the apartment with a special spray (for example, “Mr. Muscle”) and a soft rag that does not leave stains.
27. Wash the bath, take out all the rags that you used to dry.
28. Hang the laundry, put the carpets and bedspreads in place.

Important! All the above steps will also help you to clean a very dirty apartment.

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Why do you need wet cleaning?

Many housewives often ignore wet cleaning, naively believing that wiping the dust and cleaning the apartment with a vacuum cleaner once a week will be more than enough. However, the vacuum cleaner is not able to completely remove all dust and dirt from the surface.

Specialists strongly recommend that you do not ignore such an important activity as mopping. Wet cleaning is a way to maintain not only cleanliness, but also the necessary hygiene in the house, especially if the family has children or allergies. If, in addition, pets live in the apartment - such cleaning is mandatory.

The question of how often you need to do wet cleaning depends on these factors, as well as on the availability of free time among the inhabitants of the apartment:

1. If you work at home or care for a child - it is recommended to do wet cleaning daily, especially in such a visited place as the kitchen.
2. Much depends on the flooring - laminate and parquet can not be washed often in the usual way, but at the same time at least 1 time per week, you need to wipe it with a damp cloth.
3. Even if you are a busy person and work in tight mode, try to set aside at least 1 day a week in order to clean the apartment and thoroughly wash the floors. This will preserve cleanliness, your health and good mood.

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Useful Tips

• Keep your apartment clean at regular intervals. Try to give it at least 10 minutes a day.
• Put things in place in time.
• Wash dishes immediately after eating, so as not to waste valuable time later on washing off food debris and fat from dried plates.
• Be sure to carry out weekly cleaning and at least 2 times a year - general.
• If possible, involve all family members in the cleaning.
• When working with household chemicals, clearly follow the instructions for use and observe safety measures.

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We hope that our tips will help you quickly and efficiently deal with cleaning and keep the house in perfect cleanliness and order.