While you might be tempted to rush headfirst into cleaning your home with no real plan, just a desire to simply get it over and done with, there is evidence to show that cleaning in a certain order, can make your efforts more effective.
Now you might also be thinking: ‘Why don’t I just hire a Tampa house cleaning service?’ and that’s just as good a solution. But for those who like to tackle the cleaning themselves, or want to keep on top of things in between maid service visits, here are some of the benefits of cleaning your home in a certain order:
- It’s More Efficient
You can save time by cleaning your home in a logical manner, since you’ll know exactly what you’ve already cleaned and what you haven’t, and won’t risk backtracking and re-cleaning.
- It’s More Thorough
Cleaning systematically makes sure no spaces in the home are overlooked.
- It’s More Satisfying
Cleaning in a methodical manner provides you with results that are noticeable, making you feel deeply satisfied.
What Order Should You Clean Your Home In?
Generally, it makes sense to clean your home from top to bottom, and from left to right, to avoid having to reclean surfaces. It also makes sense to start with dusting, before moving onto spraying surfaces with a cleaning solution.
You should also try to clean your home in the following order:
- Bedrooms
This may involve decluttering, putting laundry away, running a vacuum over the floor, dusting surfaces and removing dirty plates and mugs etc. Ideally, your bed linen should be changed on a weekly basis, too. Remember to follow the top to bottom, and left to right principle while cleaning.
- Bathrooms
Tackle your bathroom next, and make sure that the toilet, sink, tub and shower are free from soap scum and hard water stains. You may do this by spraying them all with your favorite cleaning product, leaving it to work for up to 15 minutes, before wiping it off. You may also need to declutter if there are empty shampoo bottles lying around, for example, change the hand towels, and vacuum the floor.
- Living areas
A lot of decluttering is usually required in these spaces, and dust can quickly build up. once you’ve tidied up and dusted, you can vacuum the floor and rearrange the cushions, throws etc.
- Kitchen
Ensure that all surfaces are as clear and clean as possible, and if there are dirty dishes lying around, load them into the dishwasher or wash them by hand. Put food items in the pantry, cabinets or refrigerator, and if any food needs to be discarded, do this before emptying the trash and vacuuming and mopping the floor.
- Entryways and Hallways
These areas can get very grubby very quickly, and yet they’re so often overlooked as other spaces in the home in which more time is spent, take priority. However, keeping them clean by dusting and vacuuming on a regular basis is important, and will also prevent dust and dirt being tracked through your home.
Professional house cleaning in Tampa, FL means you can forget about spending hours cleaning your home, let alone doing it in a certain order! Experienced cleaning services will always work methodically for the best results, but if you really do want to clean your home yourself, following the order above can mean that it takes less time, and is a lot more effective.