We know what it’s like, you start off with good intentions
on keeping your newly decorated room looking immaculate, but six months down
the line it’s starting to look a bit battered and grubby again. Well, have no fear, as this blog post will
run through a brief home cleaning planner to help you to keep on top of your
home.
First of all, let’s have a look at the tasks which you
should ideally be carrying out at least once a week. Vacuuming and mopping the floors is the most
obvious task, particularly in those rooms which have heavy traffic such as the
hallway, the kitchen and the living room.
You may find that the bedrooms only need vacuuming once a week, but ideally you need to vacuum the downstairs every couple of days. Using a feather duster to flick over your
skirting boards and furniture will prevent large amounts of dust building up,
and try to use a suitable furniture polish to keep your wooden furniture in good
condition.
Inevitably, the kitchen and bathroom will need a wipe over
every day, with a thorough clean using disinfectant once a week. The bins should be emptied weekly and be sure
to spend some time just tidying things away, such as filing important letters
and putting the toys back in the toy box.
Ideally once a month you’ll need to get your hands dirty, as
the oven will need a good clean and the microwave will need a wipe out. Clean the inside of your windows using a
vinegar solution and newspaper, as this will help them to sparkle as well as
removing those pesky sticky finger marks.
Give the door handles and cupboard fronts a clean with a disinfectant
and use a mild detergent and water to wipe away any marks on the walls.
Every six months be sure to turn your mattress and whilst
you’re there, give it a vacuum as well. Try to move the furniture in each of the
rooms if possible to allow you to vacuum and dust behind them. If you don’t have a regular window cleaner,
try to clean the outside of your windows in the spring and then again in
autumn. Give the frames a good clean too
with some warm, soapy water.
Once a year, spend a day de-cluttering. Go through all of your drawers and cupboards
and throw away anything which you don’t need.
Wipe the cupboards out with a mild detergent, but be sure the cupboard
is dry before refilling it. You may like
to have your carpets and rugs cleaned professionally, as well as taking your pillows
and duvets to the dry cleaners.
Reading this home cleaning planner may seem a bit daunting,
but if you follow the suggestions then it will help you to keep your home clean
and inviting. Happy cleaning!
For more cleaning tips or for help carrying out regular or
ad hoc cleaning why not visit the Maid2Clean website.