On holidays, guests can appear at any time. Olga ILYINA, a specialist of the cleaning company, tells how to quickly eliminate clutter in an apartment.
January 3 2018
When you have a little over an hour to clean, the key is not to panic or fuss. Force yourself to pull yourself together, calm down and make a work plan that will save you time and effort. Do not forget to play energetic and favorite music, it will give you an acceleration.
Divide the apartment into zones and work consistently. Start in the kitchen. Then switch to the bathroom, living room and hallway. It is not necessary to clean all the rooms, it is possible not to show visitors a bedroom or an office. Focus on rooms that come into their field of vision.
Keep track of the time. Allocate no more than half an hour for each stage, and ideally 15-20 minutes. Don’t get hung up on making everything shine. This will immediately slow down the process, and the guests are unlikely to notice minor flaws.
Fill the sink with water, send dirty dishes there, add special liquid. Treat the plate with a cleaning agent, leave for 5, maximum 10 minutes (it must not dry out). Remove unwanted items from countertops. Wipe the surfaces, appliances, doors and drawers of the kitchen unit with a damp cloth. Then go back to the stove, tidy up the dishes and sink.
Time: 20-25 minutes.
Apply the detergent to your sink, toilet, tub, or shower. Leave it on for 5 minutes while wiping down the mirror and exposed surfaces. Then clean the plumbing. Discard any empty vials that are on the shelves. They create a messy impression. Change towels. Spray air freshener, or even better, place a saucer of coffee beans in the corner of the toilet. Their scent will overpower unpleasant odors.
Time: 15-20 minutes.
Hide excess items in cabinets. Sweep away dust from surfaces, walk with a napkin on mirrors, doors. Wipe down the baseboard. First of all, the gaze stops on him. Look behind the open doors. Make sure there is no dust curling between the sashes and the wall.
Time: 15-20 minutes.
Empty the hanger at the entrance, arrange your shoes carefully. If there is a lot of it, hide some of it in a large box. Send your outerwear to the closet. If there is no time to hang it, you can put it in a plastic bag for a while. Wipe down the shelves.
Time: 10-15 minutes.
Vacuum or mop the floors. For convenience, always start at the far corner and work your way clockwise towards the exit. If you have pets, use a damp sponge to walk over carpets and upholstered furniture. This will quickly collect the wool. The vacuum cleaner, alas, will not cope with this task.
Time: 15-20 minutes.
You should do it in 1 hour 15 minutes – 1 hour 40 minutes.
1. Cleaners for plumbing, dishes, mirrors, glass. It is better to use universal ones and those with probiotics, they are non-toxic, environmentally friendly and quickly dissolve dirt.
2. Microfiber cloths: dry (for dust) and wet (for stains and grease).
3. Dish sponges.
4. Non-woven napkins. They can help you wipe down mirrors and tidy up your plumbing.
5. Mop or vacuum cleaner.