How often do you clean your home? Do you set aside a few hours every week, every month, or every other month? Also, what is the extent of your cleaning? Do you happen to clean only the first floor of your home, and then decide to do the other floor on the next set schedule? Furthermore, do you clean all by yourself, or do you have your other family members do the other parts of the house for you? Are you well-equipped with all the proper cleaning tools?

These questions may seem simple and trivial at first glance—but if you happen to give vague answers to the majority of the questions above, then you may be overlooking a few important pointers in effectively cleaning your home! 

You see, cleaning isn’t just something that you could do carelessly and leave off for a few months. Over time, dust would accumulate within the crevices again—and if you weren’t able to wipe them off during your past cleaning sessions, they might come back to haunt you and the other inhabitants of your home by causing allergic reactions or even bacterial infections.

“How do I clean my home efficiently?”

Right from the start, we have to mention that you’re going to need help—home maintenance isn’t easy, after all. If you happen to live all by yourself, ask some friends to come by during a weekend to give you a hand! It’ll save you a lot of time, and you’ll be able to hang out with them right after. If you happen to live with your family, then feel free to delegate and lead the cleaning session.

To efficiently go through the process, here are some tips you must keep in mind:

1. Prepare the necessary cleaning tools and supplies

Ready your broom, your mop, your brush, your vacuum cleaner, your feather duster, a bottle of bleach, and whatever else you need to clean up your home. Missing even one of these would interrupt the flow and momentum of your cleaning session, thus, wasting precious time. A task that would only take an hour would extend into two or three hours, with the added time being allotted in trying to find the missing cleaning supplies!

2. Organize and discuss the flow and progression of your cleaning session

Assign each of your ‘helping hands’ into the other sections of the house. Divide and conquer to cover more ground in less time! Discuss the room assignments accordingly, and once you’re finished with your task, feel free to help out the others who aren’t done yet.

3. Don’t just wipe off dust—disinfect surfaces as much as possible

This is such timely advice, given the pandemic. 

You may apply bleach or other cleaning solutions to your surfaces; just make sure to read the labels, as some cleaning solutions aren’t applicable to be applied on wood and metals!

4. Brush off the crevices and other usually unreachable surfaces

If you can’t reach it, get an adjustable brush handle or vacuum nozzle, or have a mini ladder nearby. Leave no stone unturned; clean out every tight and unreachable spot. Remember, just because they’re unreachable doesn’t mean that the dust accumulated in them wouldn’t affect you on an average day.

5. After the cleaning session, never forget to clean your tools

You’ll be using them again in a month or two. Dust off your brush and vacuum nozzle, wash your dirty cloth, and squeeze the residue off of your mop. Take care of your cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you as well!

The Bottom Line

Maintaining your home and its overall cleanliness is not an easy task. You always have the option to ask for help, so never hesitate to reach out to those closest to you. Of course, preparations should be made so that you wouldn’t skip or overlook any part of your home. Ready your tools and supplies and take the lead in making sure that your home would be spotless by the end of each cleaning session.

If you need any help and additional advice with your home cleaning efforts in Montana, then we at HomeManager are your top choice! We will show you how to keep track of home maintenance in easy-to-follow steps. Our online videos and professionals are ready to give you a hand. Get in touch with us today to find out more!