How to Speed Clean Your House

Clean messes when they happen.

Your desire for a clean house can conflict with the dread of investing the time necessary to accomplish the goal. Take some tips from cleaning experts. Learn how to speed clean your home. Practice rapid cleaning maintenance to reduce your housekeeping workload. Use the right tools to speed up the process.

Things You'll Need

• Microfiber cleaning cloths
• All-purpose cleaner
• Broom
• Dustpan
• Vacuum cleaner
• Paper towels
• Toilet brush

Instructions

1. Clean when dirt occurs. Use a microfiber cloth dampened with all-purpose cleaner to wipe counter spills and stovetop messes as you cook. Sweep or vacuum dirt or spills on the floor. Wipe liquid spills from floors with a damp cloth. Any one task takes about two to three minutes, according to the Redbook magazine website.

2. Tackle bigger cleaning jobs bi-weekly. Invest 15 minutes in the kitchen. Use a microfiber cloth. Spray counters and cupboards with all-purpose cleaner before wiping clean. Wipe refrigerator shelves and the top of the appliance. Dust the tops of cupboards.

3. Clean as you go in the bathroom. Use a washcloth to wipe down the shower walls after your shower. Run a cloth over the bathroom counter and toilet tank after washing your hands or applying makeup. Change the towels before a shower weekly or daily, according to your preference. Grab a paper towel to clean the floor with a few quick swipes. Spend five minutes once a week to disinfect the toilet and clean with a toilet brush. Clean bathtubs and shower stalls weekly.

4. Make your bed when you get up each morning. Place soiled clothing in laundry hampers. Hang, fold and replace clothing in drawers. Wipe dressers to remove dust. Spend 10 minutes weekly changing sheets.

Tips & Warnings

• Run the dishwasher overnight. Remove dishes while coffee brews in the morning.

References

• Redbook magazine: Speed Clean Your House

Resources

• Organized Home: Speed Cleaning Tips From Professional Cleaners