Can you say that your apartment is sparkling clean? Do you remember the last time you did a thorough cleaning? Don't know how to do a general house cleaning? Or are you scared to even start this event?
The house should be clean
Are you wondering where to start spring cleaning at home? In fact, the ideal order to restore is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. In this article, we propose to carry out this process, following the general cleaning algorithm, which allows you to organize the activities as best as possible. Get ready to memorize or write down some worthwhile tips. Well, let's start cleaning up perfectly!
Hallway
It is in the hallway that guests enter when they enter your apartment. Therefore, if you are thinking about where to start the general cleaning of the house, then give preference to this particular room.
First of all, you should wipe the front door well from the inside and outside. All fittings:the lock, handle, peephole must work properly, otherwise it is necessary to repair them. Be sure to shake out the rug upon entry. If it's already frayed, replace it without ruining the look of your home.
The hallway is often filled with unnecessary things: toys, boxes, bags and other rubbish. All this must be put in its place, and the unusable must be thrown into a landfill.
Carefully inspect the walls. All wall decor elements should be removed from their places, if possible, then wiped or washed, because everything in the hallway is quickly covered with dust. Wipe interior doors and their handles, then hang the removed items in the order they should be.
Wipe the shoe racks with a damp cloth. Finish the general cleaning in each room by washing the floors.
Did you finish the hallway? Let's continue our cleaning. Let's take the next room, for example the living room. This sequence is not mandatory, you can determine your own order of actions. But still it is more convenient to start the work front from large rooms.
Living room
The first point of general cleaning of the main hall is the washing of windows and window frames. It is very convenient to clean with a special spatula with a rubber tip. Do not wash windows in sunny weather, soap stains may remain. Wipe dust from window sills and slopes. Water houseplants. After these steps, you yourself will see how much lighter and sunnier the room has become.
Living room wall cleaningcarried out according to the same principle as in the hallway - hanging wall objects must be removed and wiped, the walls must be wiped or washed, if the surface is washable, dust must be shaken off the curtains. Clean window blinds and wash curtains. Remove the cobwebs in the corners and on the ceiling with a broom or a special panicle. Or go over the surfaces with a vacuum cleaner. If the wallpaper has peeled off somewhere, you need to glue it. Areas with peeling paint should be painted over.
Remove covers and covers from sofas and armchairs. Clean upholstered furniture with a vacuum cleaner and change the covering. If stains appear on the bedspread, try to remove them. It is desirable to knock out carpets from dust on the street.
The next stage of general cleaning of the apartment is wooden furniture, shelves and racks. You need to get everything that is inside, sort it out and throw it away or shift the excess. Then you should vacuum the inside of chests of drawers and cabinets with a brush attachment. Thoroughly wipe the upper parts of the furniture set from dust and plaque. Tidy up all the drawers and cabinet compartments one by one.
Check the cleanliness of the baseboards. If they are visibly dirty, you need to wipe them.
Also don't forget important details:
- lighting elements and sockets;
- mirrors;
- doors and door fittings;
- cords and cables (continuity check);
- home appliances.
Bedroom
The next step in the general cleaning of the house will be putting things in order in the bedroom. Here we repeat the sequence of actions performed in the living room. ByIf necessary, put the curtains in the wash, clean the blinds. Clean the window frames, wipe down the radiators, and shake out the bed covers.
Remove unnecessary items from your bedside table and dressing table. Remove their contents and give the inside of the furniture a good wipe.
Throw the clothes in the closet using the four-box method:
- first box - remove (review later);
- second - get rid of (give away, donate);
- third is to store (rarely used things);
- fourth - throw away.
Leave what you wear and get rid of the unusable. Remove clothes that are not suitable for the current season. Woolen items are best stored in separate bags, investing in moths.
Often we keep old and uncomfortable shoes "just in case". Better give it to someone who needs it more, or throw it away. By getting rid of excess debris, you will see how spacious and easy it is to breathe!
Change bedding if needed. Clean and ventilate the mattress, air dry the pillows in the fresh air, dust accumulates in them.
Furniture can be wiped down using polishing products. Dust off household appliances, polish mirrors to a shine. The bedroom may contain various interior elements, all of them must be clean and stand in their places. Take a good look around, nothing should escape your keen eye.
After everything else, sweep and mop the floor.
Bathroom
Start cleaning the bathroom withupper elements, gradually moving downwards. Wall tiles must be washed well, old stains can be wiped off using a window cleaner. Tidy up your hygiene products. If towels are frayed or torn, change them. If any supplies run out or something breaks, write down what you need to buy.
Wash your shower curtain if you have one. Wipe the surface of all existing interior parts. Take care of cleaning the bath or shower with special cleaning and washing compounds against dirt and rust. Thoroughly wash and disinfect the toilet bowl, its seat and lid. The toilet brush should be changed periodically to avoid the spread of germs. They say that a sponge brush is more effective than a bristle brush, but in our region you will rarely find them for sale.
Children's room
Let's start the general cleaning of the children's room. First, clean out the wall shelves. Disassemble their contents, as in other rooms. Clean the shelves and put on them only those things that should be there. Throw away old and broken toys if the child is no longer interested in them.
Next wash the windows. Wipe the furniture from dust using a polishing agent. Remove all that is lying around, clean the surface of the carpet, mop the floor.
If there is a play area or workshop in the apartment, clean it in the same way. Take a short break, it is not necessary to rush to do a general cleaning within one day. Make it easy for yourselfand ask your loved ones for help. After that, let's move on to the remaining rooms.
Kitchen
We need to get and sort everything that lies in the cabinets, thoroughly clean their insides. Utensils that you do not use or use rarely, put in boxes. Avoid clutter, give away or throw away what you don't need! When cleaning cabinets and cabinets, determine the order of your actions. Start with wall cabinets and finish with floor cabinets. The last one should be the cabinet under the sink. It is necessary to remove the burners from the stove and wash its surface with soapy water. All household appliances must be cleaned of contamination.
To be thrown away:
- unnecessary detergents;
- expired preservation and other products;
- damaged or broken dishes;
- items you haven't used in a while.
It is necessary to check if there are moths in containers with bulk products. Don't forget to defrost and clean the refrigerator. Wash the trash can with germicide.
If there is a first aid kit in the kitchen, remove expired and unusable medicines from it and put it in order.
Using an old toothbrush, you can clean the plaque from the faucet and drain hole. If necessary, clean the drain pipe. Wipe down all surfaces using cleaning products.
How to keep order in the apartment
To facilitate housework and maintain cleanliness in the apartment, you should properly organize the cleaning process. It is most convenient to carry out general cleaning once a week and clean dailyheavily polluted areas of the house. Devoting 10-15 minutes a day to cleanliness, it will be possible to keep the general order for as long as possible, especially if you throw out unnecessary garbage in a timely manner.
All things in the apartment must have their designated place. Each new item must also be assigned its own placement area.
In order for order to reign in the house, you should make the bed daily, put books on the shelves, hang clothes in closets.
Conclusion
Involve all family members in the general cleaning. Thus, you will save yourself from irritation and reduce the time spent. For children, even boring work can be turned into an exciting game, then cleaning will not be a burden.
Clean up in a good mood, imagine the result. Imagination is a great helper in organizing general cleaning. By distributing your work correctly, you are sure to create a pleasant atmosphere in the house. There are many useful tips regarding the quality of the actions performed, but the main thing is a creative approach to solving everyday problems, with which you will see for yourself how it will become easier and more pleasant for you to do general cleaning at home.
