{"id":788,"date":"2017-10-02T06:19:35","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T06:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/35.200.255.81\/?p=788"},"modified":"2019-04-12T15:23:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T09:53:32","slug":"speed-cleaning-your-home-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mclean.co.in\/homeservices\/blog\/speed-cleaning-your-home-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Speed Cleaning your Home this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs type–italic unpad–bottom unpad–top”][vc_row el_class=”boxed bg–secondary”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Home cleaning can be tedious, especially if you are a working executive and find time only on weekends. Many a time you might prefer hiring a professional home cleaning provider to do a one time deep cleaning.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs unpad–bottom”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]But if you have decided to roll up your sleeves to do it yourself, we have a handy list to help you speed clean your home. Before you begin, if you are interested in thorough\u00a0<\/span>deep cleaning your home<\/a>, we have a\u00a0<\/span>comprehensive cleaning guide<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>here that might help.<\/p>\n

So let\u2019s jump in[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs unpad–bottom”][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

1 . Start by getting the right cleaning supplies<\/h3>\n

Nothing makes your work simpler than having the right tools for the job. Before you start your cleaning exercise, refer to our\u00a0<\/span>cleaning checklists<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>listed here to see if you have everything you need. Missing something? Don\u2019t worry. Most cleaning supplies can be substituted with common household items. Don\u2019t have a grout brush, a toothbrush can come handy. Don\u2019t have a microfiber cloth for cleaning glass? An old newspaper or tissue papers can help.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”838″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs unpad–bottom”][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”839″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

2 . Six month rule for decluttering<\/h3>\n

If you haven\u2019t used an item in the last 6 months, you can safely clear them from your house. Decluttering your house can go a long way in easing your cleaning. We have a habit of unknowingly gathering items which we rarely use, this follows the 80-20 rule where 80% of our work requires only 20% of the items. Clearing up the unused stuff can save the hassle of cleaning them and preventing dust gathering on them. Olx or Quikr can be your friend, or your street side raddiwala. Btw, don\u2019t apply this rule to your winter wear or other seasonal stuff.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs unpad–bottom”][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

3 . Organize the items and supplies<\/h3>\n

Once you have cleared the unused items and decided what\u2019s required, quickly organize them. If you have an attic where you can stock away stuff you don\u2019t need immediately or on a regular basis, that can create a lot of breathing space in your home. Also take some time to organize your kitchen and other rooms. During the day to day course, we often pile items on tables or shelves due to lack of time. Take a few minutes to empty things into containers or storage boxes. The more decluttered your house is before you commence cleaning, the lesser stressful the entire activity becomes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”840″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs unpad–bottom”][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”841″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

4 . Take professional help for sofas, upholstery, etc<\/h3>\n

The results yielded by\u00a0<\/span>hiring a professional<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to shampoo your sofas, carpets, or steam clean your kitchen can last months. The domestic vacuum cleaners cannot achieve the same amount of suction compared to the professional vacuum cleaners. Similarly steam cleaners can remove oil and grease more effectively and save a lot of effort needed to manually scrub the surfaces.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs unpad–bottom”][vc_row][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

5 . Inside out – Top to bottom<\/h3>\n

Life is easy when you plan your cleaning activity beforehand, you don\u2019t want your weekend to feel wasted after all. The thumb rule that works best is Top-Down, Inside-Out. Start cleaning your ceilings by removing cobwebs in all rooms. Then proceed to the shelves, cabinets, wardrobes, etc. Finish with the carpets followed by floors. Similarly go inside out. Start with the cabinets, shelves and wardrobes. Also clean inside the refrigerator, ovens, etc. Once you are done, proceed to rest of the house interiors, followed by balconies and exteriors.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”842″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs unpad–bottom”][vc_row][vc_column width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”647″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

6 . Do not over stretch yourselves<\/h3>\n

Remember, you do not want to stretch yourselves beyond a limit. After all you are doing this to enjoy the upcoming festival, so don\u2019t burn yourself to achieve perfection. Ideally you need more hands on the deck to make the cleaning work fun and fast. You can take the help of your family or domestic help. Professional help is just a click away, you can always outsource the activity to a\u00a0<\/span>professional home cleaning agency<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>to sit back and enjoy the weekend.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”space–xs unpad–bottom”][vc_row el_class=”boxed bg–secondary”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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