Are you a bit of a cleaning supplies hoarder or get distracted while cleaning? Let’s simplify your cleaning routine and free up some cabinet space and head space.  Learn how to be a lean mean cleaning machine by focusing on the fundamentals of basic housekeeping.  Get rid of your expanding collection of expensive cleaning supplies and see how the pros keep a house clean in less time and in more detail.

Your first action should be throwing away any duplicate cleaning products and products that essentially do the same thing. Also toss anything you haven’t used in 6 months. Be sure to carefully read any disposal instructions before pouring any chemicals down the sink and be careful to flush with water after disposing.

When restocking your chemicals, opt for versatile products that can be used on a variety of surfaces.  A good pH neutral all purpose cleaner, alcohol, and vinegar or citric acid can do the vast majority of daily household tasks. Be sure to properly stowe your chemicals in a cool dark area that cannot be accessed by children or pets.

Focus on high quality tools that can cover a variety of chores.  Steam mops are a great example of a versatile tool.  A steam mop with its accessories can clean an oven, bath tub, sink, toilet, and floor while taking up very little space and using no chemicals.  Other useful tools include washable microfiber clothes that can be used for dusting and scrubbing and melamine sponges (Magic Erasers) that cover a variety of issues from soap scum to scuff marks.

Make sure to keep your tools in good condition.  For example, regularly cleaning and replacing your vacuum filter can extend its working life by years. Many people end up abandoning their microfiber towels due to incorrect cleaning practices such as washing with fabric softener or using dryer sheets.  By properly maintaining your tools you can save your precious money and time.

Many people don’t clean with a sense of purpose. Picking up clutter here and there, puttering around the house and doing tasks as it occurs to them. Avoid the ennui and put your minimal set of tools and chemicals in a basket and go from room to room and clean from top to bottom moving methodically and avoid going over the same place twice.

When you move with a sense of purpose you will find your cleaning routine passes with ease. Make sure to concentrate on hot spots such as heavily trafficked areas like kitchens and bathrooms and commonly touched objects like door knobs.  Proper cleaning priorities ensure your home is looking great with minimal effort.

The most simple way to clean your home is to not! Let KC Cleaning get your home on a professional and personally curated routine that brings out the best in your home and your family.

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