So let’s get started! Cleaning a room, depending on the size , how much furniture, and what room it is (kitchen or bathroom compared to a living room or bedroom) on a weekly basis can take anywhere from 20 minutes to a half an hour.
I developed a way to clean a house using the right products and making every move count because everything comes down to time and effort. We can’t be continuously re-doing our work if we expect to get out of the house.
I had a choice to test numerous products available on the market, both the everyday brand cleaners and the green cleaners. It has been hard work and a very expensive lesson over the past 17 years. In my opinion, most of these products are a health risk to you, your children, and your pets. Some of the most expensive ones are not really what they’re made out to be and personally they can eat the skin right off your hands, while others can do damage to your lungs. We haven’t even touched upon what they can do to your pets. The bottom line: I’m here looking out for you and to help you do the best cleaning in as little time as possible.
Now when cleaning an apartment or house, you have to look at it as art – each room is a new canvas and you are the artist. Your tools are no different than an artist. You wouldn’t use water colors to finish an oil painting, nor would you use pastels to do a charcoal drawing. So, you wouldn’t use bleach to clean a wood table, nor would you use oil to clean that mirror.
Getting started on organization:
-Without a doubt when you enter a room, you should start at the top (the ceiling fan and light fixtures) and you should always circle it, left to right. Got it! Believe me this helps in a major way and I’ll explain why later.
2) I should tell you to buy one of those small carpenter aprons, the ones with two pockets in front and a tool loop on each side, but let’s be real folks, you’re not professional and it would be a waste of time. You would get tired putting it on every time you clean, believe me!! I did it! Unless you really want the professional cleaning job, go for it, but for now we’re cleaning your home, so forget about it.
3) Honestly folks, if it isn’t dirty, don’t clean it! Think about it, you’re just creating extra work for yourself and wasting time.
4) Get yourself one of those oblong brushes that fit over the ceiling fan blades. It works and you’ll be glad you got it!
5) More time is wasted by not having the proper tools with you at the time to do the job you’re on, so get yourself one of those little plastic carry-all caddy’s or a Sears Craftsman canvas tool carrier for 19.99. It holds everything you will need and that is what I use.
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These are the tools of the trade. I will list them here now and will explain them later:
1) Toothbrush (3) – one for wet use, one for dry use, and one for use in the bathroom only - different color handles will help a lot.
2) Single edge razor-blades and holder.
3) Spray bottles (at least 5).
4) A 25 or 50 foot extension cord and cord caddy. This will depend on cleaning a large home or small apartment.
5) White scrub pad/sponge – do not use a green scrub pad because it scratches. I like the scotch-bright yellow Dobie nylon sponge that scours without scratching.
6) Tile brush – a large brush with stiff synthetic bristles.
7) Toilet brush
8) Pumice Stone
9) Rayon-fiber cord wet mop
10) Sh-mop – this mop uses a flat rubber surface (8x15 inches) covered with a removable, reusable, and washable terry clothe cover.
11) Multi-surface duster – I like the Pledge brand. There are others out there, so you should use whichever fits you best.
12) Bar Keepers Friend – this is a powder cleanser and polish. It doesn’t scratch your surface
13) Vacuum Cleaner – please use the one you already have, but if you need a new one I will recommend one later.
13) Vacuum Cleaner – please use the one you already have, but if you need a new one I will recommend one later.
14) Cleaning clothes – the best are all cotton and all white only. The ones that work really great are the 14x17 inch white terry towels.
15) Plastic container (6) – Ex.40 oz Big Gulp. Use them in the bathroom to help rinse the tub or shower. They are much safer than using the shower head. Use them as a holder for your sponges, tooth brushes, and tile brush.
