How to Clean the House

Wash toilet bowl. God, it’s horrible. Scrubbing the toilet is one of the most annoying things, so it’s best to get over it as quickly as possible. Wear rubber gloves (not dishwasher gloves) to help protect your hands from dirt and bacteria, then gently clean with a sponge with hot water. Soak in hot water as you move on to the inside of the toilet bowl.

• Next, put detergent inside the toilet and around. Soak for a minute, then scrub with a toilet brush. Splash water when finished scrubbing.
• Return to the outside once you’ve finished the inside of the toilet. Spray disinfectant and dry with a rag or paper towel.

Sanitize the bathroom, shower or tub. These places are notoriously dirty. Bathtub cleaner and brush (and a little bit of strength) will do just fine. If a tub cleaner isn’t available, dishwashing liquid is also a great means of dislodging yellow stains on the bottom of the tub, just as it removes grease from dishes. Then continue rinsing as usual with Lysp spray or other disinfectant sprays.

• Apply car polish to the bathroom and shower to keep it clean longer (but don’t apply it on the floor as it will be slippery). ^[1] For glasses, use 120 ml of ammonia and 8 drops of dishwashing liquid mixed with 3.8 liters of water to clean.

Sanitize the washbasin. Washbasins are usually very durable, but you also need to use the right cleaning agents. Once you’re sure which cleaner to use, spray it in the sink. Let it sit for a minute to let them deal with bacteria and mold, then scrub vigorously with a stiff sponge. Rinse with warm water when the sink looks clean and shiny. Dry with a rag or paper towel.

• For stubborn stains, you may need to use a brush. A stiff brush (like the one used for scrubbing showers) is also fine.

Wash glass/mirror. Glass cleaner is often said to be effective. However, glass cleaner only works to brighten the glass, not to clean. There’s really no substitute for soapy water, especially if your mirror is really dirty. Here is how you should apply when cleaning glasses and mirrors:

• First, use a rag or sponge to clean the glass with warm water or hot water mixed with dishwashing liquid. Non-abrasive cleaning powders work great for cleaning mirrors, glass, ceramic tiles and metal because they dislodge hard water residues without scratching furniture surfaces. Then use a soft cloth or a smooth, dry paper towel to wipe it.
• If you want to clean the glass and be eco-friendly, wash the glass with vinegar and water, dry it with a fine cloth and rub it with newspaper. No more stains! Remember to use force – it takes a bit of force if you want to clean the glass.
• Alternatively, you can spray glass cleaner on a paper towel and wipe the glass surface. Glass cleaner will be the outer layer to make dirt and stains easy to clean. If used incorrectly, the glass cleaner will leave streaks of water. You can also use old newspapers to clean the glass after washing; The glass surface will be free of water stains, and this is also a great way to reuse old newspapers.

Wash dishes. You will save a lot of work if done correctly. Dishwashers are most effective when you’ve loaded all the dishes in and run them right after use.

• For large things like pots and pans, it’s best to wash them by hand as they won’t fit in the machine.
• Dishwasher-washed dishes will wear out faster because dishwasher detergent contains abrasives; Precious porcelain, fine wine glasses and other fragile items should be carefully washed by hand.

Try washing dishes by hand. You’ll find it much easier to wash the dishes right after you eat; You hardly have to soak or scrub vigorously thanks to food marks on dishes that have not yet dried and hardened. You just wet the sponge, rinse it with hot water, pour in some dishwashing liquid to wash each plate (both sides!), and rinse thoroughly with hot water.

• If you choose to soak your dishes, picture this scene: A bucket of murky water with grease, food crumbs, millions of germs and so much more comes from a pile of dirty dishes. Now you know how nasty (and unhygienic) dishwater can be. If you need to soak the casserole for about 10-15 minutes, that’s fine, but if possible, it’s best to wash the dishes right away and avoid soaking.

Dry the dishes. If you don’t dry the dishes, the water will leave stains on the glass or bacteria will spread in the water. ^[2] When you’re done washing the dishes (if you’re washing them by hand), place the well-coated dishes on the counter and let them air dry.

• Make sure your sponges, scouring brushes, and dish towels are dry between uses to prevent germs from accumulating.

Clean oven and microwave . One not-so-fun task is cleaning microwaves and ovens, especially if you don’t clean them often (these are easy to forget). But this is one of the missions where you will notice the difference the most; Your kitchen can become more fragrant when you cook because there are no food crumbs left behind. The cleaning steps are as follows:

• With an oven, double check that it has a self-cleaning mode, as it will take care of most of the work for you. If so, remove the baking tray and soak it in soapy water, turn on the self-cleaning mode and wipe the ash off the bottom, then spray the cleaning solution and wipe it with a wet rag. If your oven does not have a self-cleaning mode, you need to remove the inner baking trays to soak in soapy water, spray cleaning solution inside the oven, leave for a while and then scrub with a sponge and shaving tools.
• With the microwave, you can use a bowl of vinegar, lemon and water, dishwashing liquid or glass cleaner. Just put it in the microwave, turn it on for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a rag. Any burn marks will come off easily, and your microwave will look like new.
• Cleaning the kitchen sink; This step you can read again in the section Cleaning the bathroom above. Any sink is a sink!

Organize the cabinets. Once you’ve done the hardest part, it’s time to move on to the drawers. This step is really up to you and how you feel makes sense. Just make sure you create a system that is relatively convenient and affordable.

• Sometimes it’s easier to take everything out and put it back together. Place the bowls in the bowls, the cups in the cups and the baking tools in the baking pans; You will see everything clearly. Make sure the things you use most often are in the easiest place to reach.
• Once everything is out, clean the cabinet. Just need to clean, can also be done by wet or dry or mixed methods.
• Put everything back in the cupboard. Put bowls in a group, glassware in a group, and bakeware in a group. Make sure what you use is easily accessible.
• If you have a lot of unnecessary items, think about where to put them. You can throw away unnecessary things to make things easier. You shouldn’t keep trash in the house, but you shouldn’t throw away useful items either.

Rearrange the miscellaneous items. We will also have to start from top to bottom. The first step is to remove or rearrange small items. What about all the papers lying around, clothes lying on the floor and wrapping paper thrown by the bed? Remove all. Then you can really start cleaning up. ^[3]

• Carry a trash bag or laundry basket around the house while cleaning. That way you can go and pick up items and not have to go back and forth.

Make the bed. Sure, making the bed may seem pointless – you’ll end up messing it up again at night, anyway – but once you’ve made it, you’ll find that it will make your room feel better. How much neater you look and how comfortable you feel . A neat bed will motivate you to get the rest of the work done, because the room will look great once it’s done.

• Of course you can wash the sheets and then make the bed. Wash pillows and blankets, too. Hopping into a made-up bed every night feels great, but jumping into a neat and clean bed is even better.

Organize your wardrobe. This is probably something you do every day, but it’s also easy to get messy. Think in your mind how to organize your closet – where to put your clothes, where to put your accessories, where to put your underwear. Then start organizing, putting similar items together and the most worn clothes on top.

• It’s not a bad idea to go through your entire wardrobe and find things you want to get rid of (including fashion and accessories). Chances are you’ll have at least a few things you no longer like taking up space in your closet. But don’t throw it away because you can give it to charity.

Sweep, vacuum or mop, then spray the room with a pleasant fragrance. Bookshelves, nooks and crannies (not to mention under the bed and behind the bed) are a haven for dust. Cleaning gloves or dusters work great, but you can also use a duster or disinfectant solution to get the job done. Once everything has been swept, including the corners of the room and the floor, you can vacuum or mop.

• Be gentle with some items like lampshades or curtains. With these, you can take a hair dryer and carefully blow away the dust.
• When you’re done cleaning, finish the job with a pleasant fresh scent like lemon or lavender.

Clean the floor. It depends on the type of floor: wood, ceramic tile, linoleum and carpet (to name just a few common materials) all require different cleaning methods. Which method is right for your floor?

• Vacuuming is the most effective way to remove dirt and grit that accumulates if the floors are carpeted (especially this is a daily must if you have a shedding pet).
• Alternatively, you can try using a floor mop (microfiber ones work well) if your floors are tiled or tiled. You can use a carpet brush (non-electric tool with a brush underneath, push down when in use) if your floor is carpeted. Both tools are not as noisy as a vacuum cleaner and will help keep floors clean longer between vacuums.

Mopping the floor. Many new and improved floor mops are also useful, but they still do not replace a good mop for removing stubborn stains. The kitchen and other areas need a rag to clean the floor. With tile or wood floors, nothing but a rag can clean cracks and depressions.

• There are many types of rag mops. Mops with natural materials are better and more durable than sponges. ^[4] With a good mop, you’re guaranteed one thing: with a little effort, your floors will look great. Use hot water and an appropriate cleaning solution to clean the floor (again, be sure to read the product label).

If you have a pet, you need flea control. The best weapon for flea defense is a vacuum cleaner. Carpets are a breeding ground for fleas (not to mention it’s a home for other things too). If you have pets at home, you need to vacuum daily. This will prevent fleas from multiplying (to reproduce, they need skin flakes off of people or pets).

• To get rid of fleas without using poison, sprinkle borax on the carpet after vacuuming and let the solder get to the bottom of the carpet. That way fleas will never be in your home. You can find it in the laundry detergent section of a supermarket, usually on the top shelf.

Dust on furniture. Tiny house dust mites are everywhere, if we see them, we probably have to vacuum all day. Dust mites can be found anywhere in the home and can cause sneezing, coughing and asthma. ^[5] In addition to dusting, vacuuming and dusting also helps.

• To dust off furniture, you need to use a damp rag or dusting gloves. Wipe all surfaces continuously so you don’t miss any and move in only one direction around the house. You may need to use a furniture freshener like Pledge to get the job done.

Wood polishing. Similar to glass cleaner, furniture polish does not have a cleaning purpose. However it can be used for cleaning. If you’re interested in using a wood furniture polish, be sure to read the product label carefully and find the right one for you.

• Some furniture can be treated with water; you can use soapy water as in step 2. Be sure to dry surfaces quickly.
• Next, use a furniture polish solution in the recommended amount and wipe clean. This makes it difficult for your wooden furniture to collect dust.

Be careful when using all-purpose cleaners. In general, all-purpose cleaners are not safe for all purposes. Be sure to read the product label carefully before purchasing to make sure it meets the requirements. You don’t want to ruin your precious furniture right?

• Another general rule is not to mix cleaning chemicals. Doing so can be very dangerous. Use each item separately and follow the directions for use on the product label.

Arrange the decorations and inflate the pillow. Once you’ve cleaned every surface, including the floor, you can move on to the junk, as you’re almost done with the cleaning now. Pat the pillows, smooth out the blankets, and rearrange everything in the room as if you were preparing a house to sell. If you have too many things, store them in a container and label the outside so you don’t forget where you put them.

• When everything is done, spray your house with perfume, sit down and review your work. Did you miss something? Oiling the door hinges? Wall cleaning? Replace light bulb?

Don’t forget to clean the outside of the house as well. Cleaning the outside of the home can create a better living environment, but it’s easy to overlook. Raking and clearing leaves will help prevent mold growth, which is common in humid climates and after rain. Doing this regularly will also help reduce the number of insects residing in the yard; Your yard will also look neater and cleaner. Did we say that thanks to that, sunlight can shine on the lawn, helping the grass grow faster and greener? That is another benefit.

• If you don’t have a scratch or have no interest in doing this job? Leaf blowers are also a way to save time.
• Cut/trim back garden plants (fence plants, rose bushes, etc.) to prevent water and dust from splashing on the walls of the house.

Wash clothes in the washing machine or by hand. The pile of dirty clothes on your bedroom floor must be dealt with. The following are general guidelines for using the washing machine:

• First, adjust the water level and temperature appropriately.
• Next, put a sufficient amount of detergent in the place where the water is flowing.
• If you prefer to use fabric softener, fabric softener balls are a great way to go. You just need to pour fabric softener on the ball and throw it in the washing machine right from the start. (So you don’t have to wait for the discharge stage). If you’re using this type of ball, use it for laundry detergent as well. If you put clothes in first, there is a chance that the clothes will be stained because of the color of the detergent or softener.

Dry clothes. The way you move your clothes from the washer to the dryer can make a difference. When you’re done washing, shake out wrinkled or twisted clothes, then put them in the dryer. This prevents the clothes from wrinkling and makes them easier to dry.

• You should take your clothes out of the dryer while they are still warm. Enjoy the comfort when you hold a pile of clothes that are still warm and clean.