It may feel like you have too much to do to tidy up a house, and you have limited time. But if you know how, it’s very fast and easy, and so you can have a nice room and not have to spend all day doing housework. This essay shows you how to tidy and clean your home quickly in 3 easy steps with tips from professionals, life experiences and tips.
1. Give It A Time and Make Tasks First.
For a quick cleaning, the first thing you do is set a timer. Choose 15, 30, or 60 minutes — if you have a time period, you will not wander away from the goal. Having the illusion that you have time crunches the clock, so you are more likely to get stuff done. When I have to organize the house, I use the Pomodoro method (25 minutes of work, 5-minute break) which is absolutely awesome for me. This is an energy-saving technique, when you are packing multiple rooms.
Next, prioritize your tasks. Especially on the main impact areas (living room, kitchen, and bathroom). It’s a place where guests are constantly passing by and often uses it so, if they are cleaned first, it instantly freshens up the house. I for instance, usually begin with the counter tops cleared and the living room cleaned, and then things feel more organized right away.
2. Declutter First
Clutter is the worst part of cleaning. Before deep cleaning, clean each room one at a time, for a couple minutes. Grab whatever doesn’t belong in a room like clothes, plates, junk. You can easily sort them into “keep,” “donate,” and “discard” piles.
To do a quick declutter with baskets or boxes is a game changer. You don’t have to arrange everything in an instant — you just drop things in a basket and bring them back later. This is the fast way to clean up the room without having to strain your mind and sort it all at the same time. Also, store everything accessible such as bins or shelves so you don’t recombine clutter later on.
3. Focus on High-Traffic Areas
Layla Armstrong, as the author of this article and a home management expert, says :
Room to Go: Pillows thrown up, throw on the blankets, vacuum/scrub. Clear off tables, coffee tables, side tables etc.
Kitchen: Clear countertops, clean appliances, and sweep floor fast. Wash what is most important, or run the dishwasher if your dishes are collecting.
Bathroom: Wipe down sinks, counters, and mirrors. Wash and change the towels and empty the garbage.
By working on these things, you’ll look and feel like you have a tidy house in a fraction of the time. What I have found, and I have seen firsthand, is that wiping the surface in these rooms immediately makes a big difference to the feel of the room.
4. Multi-task and Combine Tasks
You want to give each room in your home a specific job, but you can share the work for speed. While the bathroom sink or counter is soakin with cleaner, for example, you can sweep or mop the kitchen floor fast. Or you can put the laundry away while you do other rooms.
Multi-tasking helps maximize productivity. I’m often first able to start with something that needs waiting — sitting a bathroom cleaner for a few minutes so I have the time to do something else. Furthermore, if you include other household members in the undertaking, you will spread the effort and clean faster.
5. Use Effective Cleaning Tools
Cleaning effectively and efficiently takes the correct cleaning tools. When you have a good cleaning caddy that contains all the necessary stuff then you don’t need to go around finding anything when you are cleaning. These are some tools to get the job done incredibly fast:
Microfiber Cloths: Useful for dusting and wiping off without streaks. They’re also reusable, so they’re sustainable.
Multi-use Cleaner: A good multi-purpose cleaner is good for the countertops, bathrooms and even kitchen appliances.
Attached Vacuum: Having attachments for a vacuum quickly handles different kinds of surfaces and places. Buy a cordless vacuum to get those cleanings even faster.
Swiffer Duster: Use this to dust tall items such as shelves and fixtures quickly, without having to get on a ladder.
Bags to Dump Waste: Carry extra trash bags in case you need to throw out some debris you might get when cleaning.
A tool that is right for the job can mean all the difference. I know for me, having a special cleaning caddy saved me so much time when I am on a deadline.
6. Maintain a Daily Cleaning Routine
This is not related to fast cleaning, but cleaning once a day is good for shortening the frequency of large-scale cleaning. If you can give your house a clean and tidy look by cleaning the counters, doing the dishes, or making the bed 10 minutes a day that will keep it clean and tidy.
The key is consistency, I’ve found over the years. I clean the bathroom sink and kitchen counters every morning before I wake up. This keeps dirt and dust away from getting stuck and helps cut down on time spent for intensive cleaning. Also, having something in your house to belong to helps with day-to-day planning.
7. Family/Roommates to Help: Take on a Steps family or roommates.
When you are in a room with others, ask them for assistance. Put some work on family or roommates so that they can all help out. I clean with family, so I assign certain chores, such as vacuuming, dusting or throwing away trash. Everyone is on board so the house cleans faster.
Even give little kids, especially those in their early years, little, adolescent-sized tasks, such as picking up toys or putting their clothes in the laundry basket. This not only reduces your burden but also develops a few habits that will come in handy for your children down the line.
8. Take Care of the Floors
Finally, floors can be a big part of a quick vacuuming. Vacuum or sweep the rooms that are most used such as the living room and kitchen; it instantly makes the home seem professional. Mop or steam cleaner for more thorough floors.
I have found that cordless vacuums are a speed and convenience godsend. Vacuum the floors quickly without moving around a large cord and can get right under the couch or behind the kitchen table.
Conclusion
Organizing your home quickly need not be a big deal. Set a timer, prioritize, clean, use the correct tools and keep up with a daily cleaning schedule and you will have your house clean and tidy in no time. What’s more, if other people join you, it can also be split and reduced. Cleaning will become quick and efficient with these tricks and tips, so you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen slaving over the mess.
