2007-02-14 05:18:36 · 7 answers · asked by Katie N 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Put everything in it's place first. Vacuum, dust, wash floors and wipe down all surfaces. Easy.
Good luck.
2007-02-14 05:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If clutter is your problem, and you have company coming, grab a laundry basket or some shopping bags and stash it in a room they wont be going in. I hide the laundry sorter in the shower since i dont want ppl seeing my undies.
If its dirt and dust that bugs you, arm yourself with a pair of old laundry detergent buckets. In the first one, put in your cleaning supplies- i use lots of the wipes (clorox, orange cleaner, and baby wipes are the ones i use), a mr. clean eraser, microfiber cloths, windex, an ostrich feather duster, and 409. Start at the top and work your way down. Close doors where you dont want them to go!! Light a candle in the rooms that ppl will be in!!! If it smells clean then it looks cleaner.
In the bathroom, first dump some cleaner in the toilet, then clear off the sink and the flat surfaces, wipe it all down with a baby wipe first to get the muck off, then use a microfiber cloth to polish the mirror and the faucets. Leave the toilet cleaner to soak while you hit the kitchen.
In the kitchen, clear the counters and the sink. If you have a dishwasher, great, load it and let it rip! If not, then you can start the dishes soaking while you put away the clean ones that are probably hanging out in the strainer. Close cabinet doors and spray down your stove. Hit those dishes if you have them, if you have a dishpan, hide it under the sink for now!!! Now go back and scrub that toilet!!
Ok, on to the living room. Clear off the couch and fold any blankets that may be hanging around. Spray a little febrese to make it smell nice. Clear off tables and stash anything you need to. Spot vacuum. Dust off the tv screen.
2007-02-14 05:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anah B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I make a habit of never going upstairs or down empty handed. Chances are there is always something I can take with me and put in its proper place.
I also like using clorox wipes in the bathroom for those quick clean ups.
2007-02-14 05:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by samiam25ca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have all my cleaning stuff in one bucket, windex, swiffer,so on and so forth. i carry that and a laundry basket from room to room first to pick up all the stuff that doesnt belong to that room and then i leave the return part to my fiance when he gets home. i then straighten up couch cushions, make beds etc, and follow up with vaccuming. i also have different colored laundry hampers in my laundry room to sort laundry as i go. takes me to clean my place about a half hour every day
2007-02-14 10:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a place for everything then put it back when I get done. Sweep, fluff pillows, dust, and straighten anything that is out of place. Make sure bathroom is company ready.
2007-02-15 09:39:12 · answer #5 · answered by clueless 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of my everything has a bin-- I toss everything in its bin, grab a spray cleaner and a roll of paper towels, wipe down every surface I can see and ignore the surfaces I can't. If I can't see it, my company can't!
2007-02-14 05:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by Eliza79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PUT ALL THE CLUTTER AWAY OFF COUNTERS, FURNITURE MAKE BEDS CLOSE OFF ROOMS THAT LOOK MESSY WIPE COUNTERS VACCUUM
2007-02-14 05:33:45 · answer #7 · answered by Leslie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋