How to Clean a Hallway

A hallway or entrance way typically refers to the space inside the front door from which the rooms are reached. The hallway is a passage that connects the front of the house to usually the living room or family room. It may have closets or shelves to accommodate coats and shoes. A storage area in the hallway is called a mud room. Read the e-how about how to clean a mud room to find more information. Here’s how to clean a hallway:

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Long-handled brush
• Vacuum
• Disinfectant wipes
• Mop
• Disinfectant floor cleaner
• Odor neutralizer
• Glass cleaner

1. Dust down the walls and corners of the hallway. Remove the cobwebs.

2. Clean the door frame by using a hard surface cleaner.

3. Dust out the door mat. Vacuum it.

4. Wipe the picture frames and photographs hanging in the hallway. Remove the frames and wipe the rear of the frame. Also wipe the wall behind the frame.

5. Clean the shoe rack next. Take out the shoes, polish them or dust the dirt off. Wipe the interior of the shoe rack with a damp cloth. You may also use a disinfectant spray cleaner for this purpose.

6. Clean the coat closet. Fold the coats that are not in use and if needed get them dry cleaned. The clean clothes can be put in zipped coat bags and stored for seasonal use.

7. Vacuum the carpeted area thoroughly, including the corners.

8. Use spot stain remover to clean tough stains on carpet.

9. Mop the uncarpeted area with a disinfectant floor cleaner.

10. Replace the light bulbs if they are broken. Wipe the lamp accents with a damp cloth.

11. Wipe the door knob and door bell with a disinfectant wipe.

Tips & Warnings

• Put fresh flowers in the hallway. They create a pleasing ambience when someone enters the house.
• Don’t use strong-smelling cleansers to clean the hallway. You may spray an odor neutralizer after you are done cleaning.

[cjazzey]

on 12/6/2008 I have a beautiful heavy duty carpet that I covered with a thin rug runner. I lifted it today to shampoo and I cannot get it to the clean appearence such as the rest of the carpet throughout the living area. The hallway is a heavy traffic area so I want to protect it but now I am wondering if it is worse to have this rug over it, Please help with any suggestions.

Thank you,
Cathy

[cjazzey]

on 12/6/2008 Is a runner for the hallway carpet better for the carpet or worse?