Nobody likes to clean and most women have a full schedule that doesn’t leave extra time to keep things just the way they want. Yet, there is nothing better than coming home to a clean house.
If I can keep up with a basic routine of five tasks, five minutes a day, things don’t get so out of control and my home looks good most of the time. Plus, I don’t have to worry about devoting a half a day per week towards cleaning.
Keeping cleaning supplies stocked and ready to go makes it even easier. My go-to supplies are an all-purpose natural cleaner, glass cleaner, microfiber mop, HEPA vacuum, and a few microfiber cloths.
This simple routine has changed my life! Got five minutes? Tackle one of these quick cleaning chores.
1. Clear countertop and floor clutter.
Make a home for bills, paperwork, and mail. Wash dishes after you are done using them so they don’t pile up in the sink. Pick up dirty laundry and run a load while clearing the rest of the clutter. Put toys away. Place a coat rack by your front door to hang coats, backpacks, umbrellas, and shoes so they are all in one spot. Keep a box in the hall closet or other convenient location for items you want to donate.
2. Clean up dust.
Dust the tops of wood furniture, hanging lights, and knick-knacks with a microfiber cloth. Use a dry paintbrush to help dust hard to reach areas. Clean pet hair off upholstered furniture by placing a rubber glove on your hand and wiping up the hair.
3. Wipe down fingerprints.
Wipe all noticeable fingerprints off doors, walls, glass tables, and mirrors using a mix of vinegar and water. Then wipe dry with a clean microfiber cloth.
4. Sanitize surfaces.
Clean all countertops in the kitchen and the bathroom. Throw some vinegar in the toilet bowl for a quick sanitizing clean.
5. Vacuum floors and area rugs.
Use a HEPA vacuum cleaner if possible to vacuum floors, rugs, and baseboards. No time to vacuum? Grab your dry microfiber mop and quickly brush over the floor to pick up all noticeable crumbs and dust. The best part about five minute cleaning is that once you make it a habit, it will feel like you hardly ever clean, but your house always looks great.
Want to know more? Join me and my Clean Green Talk radio show co-host Leslie Reichert for an informative, entertaining one-hour webinar and learn how easy it can be to keep your home clean, healthy and guest-worthy on a regular basis.
To register to attend visit the Maid Brigade Facebook page at www.facebook.com/maidbrigade.
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