When you have a little cleaning time,the main thing is not to panic and not to fuss. Force yourself to gather, calm down and make a work plan, it will help save time and effort. Do not forget to include energetic and favorite music, it will give you acceleration. Divide the apartment into zones and work consistently. Start with the kitchen. Then switch to the bathroom, living room and hallway. It is not necessary to clean all the rooms, you can not show your bedroom or office. Focus on the rooms that fall into their field of view. Watch the time. At each stage, allocate no more than half an hour, and ideally - 15−20 minutes. Do not dwell on the fact that everything is shining. This will immediately slow down the process, and guests are unlikely to notice minor flaws.Photo: iStock/Gettyimages.ru
Procedure
Step 1. Kitchen
Fill the sink with water and throw it there.dirty dishes, add a special liquid. Treat the stove with a cleaning agent, leave for 5, maximum 10 minutes (it should not dry). Remove unnecessary items from the countertops. Wipe the surfaces, equipment, doors and drawers of the kitchen set with a damp cloth. Then go back to the stove, tidy up the dishes and sink. Time: 20-25 minutes.
Step 2. Bathroom and toilet
Apply the detergent to the sink, toilet,bath or shower. Leave for 5 minutes, during which time wipe the mirror and open surfaces. Then clean the plumbing. Throw away empty bottles that stand on the shelves. They create a sloppy impression. Replace the towels. Spray an air freshener, or even better, put a saucer with coffee beans in the corner of the toilet. Their aroma will kill unpleasant odors. Time: 15-20 minutes.
Step 3. Living room
Hide unnecessary items in cabinets.Sweep dust off surfaces, wipe mirrors and doors with a napkin. Wipe the baseboard. It is the first thing your eyes will notice. Look behind open doors. Make sure there is no dust swirling between the doors and the wall. Time: 15-20 minutes.
Step 4. Hallway
Empty the coat rack at the entrance, carefullyPut your shoes away. If there are a lot of them, hide some of them in a large box. Put your outerwear in the closet. If you don’t have time to hang them up, you can put them in a plastic bag for a while. Wipe the shelves. Time: 10–15 minutes.
Step 5. The whole apartment
Vacuum or mop the floors.To make it easier, always start from the far corner and move clockwise towards the exit. If you have pets, go over the carpets and upholstered furniture with a damp sponge. This will quickly collect the hair. A vacuum cleaner, alas, will not cope with this task. Time: 15-20 minutes.
Total
You should complete it within 1 hour 15 minutes – 1 hour 40 minutes.
They will help you
1.Cleaning products for plumbing, dishes, mirrors, glass. It is better to use universal ones and those with probiotics, they are non-toxic, environmentally friendly and quickly dissolve dirt. 2. Microfiber cloths: dry (for dust) and wet (for stains and grease). 3. Dish sponges. 4. Non-woven cloths. They will help to wipe mirrors and tidy up plumbing. 5. Mop or vacuum cleaner.