Admittedly, housework isn't always fun. In stressful everyday life, a lot of things are simply left lying around at home. And sooner than we would like, a visible layer of dust has formed on the furniture again. But with the right strategy and a few useful tips, cleaning becomes much easier. How about some music to go with it? Then cleaning will be much more fun! Here are the best strategies andTips for house cleaning. Clever cleaning made easy!
Clean cleverly: This is how you save time
If you clean regularly, you actually save time. According to the motto “defend the beginnings”, the kitchen is simply cleaned quickly after use. Once a week, vacuum the dust roughly and then run a brush over the bookshelves and furniture to prevent the thick layer of dust from forming. However, if you wait until a crust has formed on the stove or until the dust covers everything, you will have a lot more work. Because then it is much more difficult to get everything sparkling clean again.
Which rags and cleaning products do I need?
The basic equipment is quickly put together. In private households, 4-5 cleaners are generally sufficient, and home remedies such as vinegar or baking soda also help.
- All-purpose cleaner for floors and surfaces
- acidic cleaner to remove limescale stains
- scouring milk
- Kitchen cleaner/degreaser
- Glasreiniger
- Toilet cleaner
Things are a little different with the rags; here you can easily get a small collection. To ensure that germs are not transmitted in the household, specific rags should be used for specific purposes. For better differentiation, different colored cloths are recommended. Good microfiber cloths are particularly absorbent and make cleaning work much easier.
Clean cleverly: use innovative cleaning aids
The market today offers many innovative cleaning devices that can make work much easier. So why shouldn't you use them? A small table vacuum cleaner, for example, is practical for vacuuming up crumbs and other dirt every now and then. Cleaning windows is quicker with a window vacuum. This device is recommended for apartments with many large windows.
With aVacuum cleaner with mopping functionAll floors that can be wiped with a damp cloth can be cleaned in a short time. This device is recommended for houses and apartments with tiles and other hard floor coverings.
Clean cleverly: an overview of the cleaning strategies
With the right strategy we save a lot of time in everyday life. It sounds simple, but it is efficient. First there is tidying up, then cleaning. Because if nothing stands in the way, cleaning goes much faster. The nice side effect is that the apartment is not only clean afterwards, but also tidy at the same time. An important golden rule in the household is: always clean from top to bottom. This way the dust won't be stirred up again.
Mop floors properly
Floors are vacuumed first so that coarse dirt, hair, etc. do not end up in the cleaning water later. Hard floors such as tiles or wooden floorboards are first dampened and then wiped dry again.
This also works for small areas with the good old scrubber and a pickup. But new cleaning systems are also more practical here, such as a scrubber with a microfiber cover, a mop or an electric vacuum mop.
When mopping floors, the edges are cleaned first. The floors are then mopped in eights. Wiping back and forth just spreads the dirt around.
Important tip: When cleaning, always work backwards, the back part of the room first, the door area last.
Window cleaning made easy
The best way to clean windows is with a rag, hot water and a little dishwashing liquid or all-purpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth. A window squeegee is helpful for larger areas. It is important to clean the frames first. If the window frame is very dirty, it is best to use a separate cloth.
Then quickly and thoroughly pre-clean the windows with plenty of water. The excess water is removed with the squeegee. Alternatively, the panes can be rubbed dry with a microfiber cloth for windows.
Tip: Glass cleaners are only suitable for removing fingerprints and stains; they are not suitable for cleaning windows.
Calcified fittings and shower heads in the bathroom become like new overnight
Limescale stains appear quickly, especially with hard tap water. They can be easily removed with a vinegar cleaner. Heavily calcified fittings and shower heads becomeClean again all by itself with an ingenious trick. To do this, a mixture of vinegar essence and water in a ratio of 1:5 is placed in a balloon. The balloon is then placed over the faucet or shower head. Leave it on overnight and rinse the next day with clean water - everything looks like new!
Remove stubborn fat and dust mixture in the kitchen
Anyone who doesn't regularly wipe the cupboards or refrigerator in the kitchen is familiar with the stubborn coating of dust and grease. A good kitchen cleaner or degreaser can be used for such greasy deposits. But it is also cheaper and more environmentally friendly to use liquid bile soap. The gall soap is simply applied to the affected areas. After about 10 minutes, the covering can be easily removed with a damp cloth.
Dust furniture regularly and clean upholstered furniture
Untreated wooden furniture in particular should not be wiped wet. It is best to dust furniture once a week. This works very well with a feather duster or a soft microfiber cloth.
Extra tip: Use the brush attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Many vacuum cleaners include a soft brush for vacuuming furniture. This should also be used. With the soft brush you can easily vacuum furniture and other surfaces from time to time.
Upholstered furniture is best vacuumed with the upholstery brush of the vacuum cleaner. This is not only easy, but also quick.
Tip for removing pet hair
The hair of our beloved pets can be a lot of work. Special animal hair brushes can be used to clean upholstered furniture and carpets. A simple and efficient method is to use a traditional lint roller. This makes it easy to remove pet hair from sofas and cushions.
The cleaning plan for the perfect household
How often should something be cleaned?
There are various strategies to achieve thisto do housework. Some people prefer to clean the bathroom one day and the kitchen the next. Another person may only have time one day a week and then clean the entire apartment. Cleaning schedules and cleaning rules are often outdated because they come from a time when women were at home during the day to run the household. There are still a few tips and rules that we can stick to and that are still suitable for everyday use today.
1.) It is best to wipe away dirt as soon as you notice it.
2.) Maintenance cleaning refers to cleaning rooms such as the kitchen, bathroom or living room or certain activities such as cleaning windows, dusting, etc. This is best done once a week.
3.) Basic cleaning refers to activities that we often don't have time for in everyday life, such as wiping out cupboards, scrubbing the tiles in the bathroom or washing the curtains. This work takes place approximately twice a year.
In addition, the following recommendations can serve as orientation:
Daily household chores
- Shake up the blankets and air them
- Load and empty the dishwasher or wash the dirty dishes by hand
- Clean the kitchen countertop and stove after each use
- Dispose of garbage
- Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket
Weekly chores
- Wipe dust from surfaces in the home
- Mop floors
- Clean doorknobs and light buttons
- Clean the bathroom and toilet area thoroughly
Monthly work
- Clean windows (twice in autumn, three times in spring and summer)
- Empty the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly
- Wipe mirror surfaces with special cleaning agent
- Wipe kitchen appliances and descale the washing machine and dishwasher if necessary
Several times a year
- Wash and air the shower curtain
- Clean the oven with oven cleaner
- Paint wooden furniture or impregnate it with a special care product
Once a year
- Wash curtains and blinds
- Clean out the pantry and wardrobe and wipe the inside
- Clean carpets
