Tips on Everyday Cleaning ...

Dear IL Friends,

I would like to share some tips on Everyday Cleaning ... Hope you all find it useful and more tips are most welcome if u all would like to share too ...

Tips on Everyday Cleaning : Cleaning chores can pile up to the point where we give up before we begin. But check out these professional tips below on how to clean your house more effectively.

<TABLE id=Table8 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TD vAlign=top width="100%">Make a List : The first step in everyday cleaning is to look at each room and make a checklist of your priorities. Identify specific tasks and, as each job is completed, cross it off your list. Minimize Distractions :

• Turn off the TV.
• Let the answering machine pick up the phone.
• Have all necessary cleaning tools in the room to avoid unnecessary trips to your cleaning closet.
• Start at the top of a room and work your way down as you clean or straighten.

Clean as You Go

• If it’s dirty – don’t wait another week to tackle the project. It takes less time to remove fresh dirt than caked-on dirt.
• Have all family members make their own beds.
• Keep a hamper in every bathroom for dirty clothes. Remind your family that if they make a habit of regularly putting away their clothes or belongings, that there will be more time later for enjoyable activities.
• Before bedtime, pick up the family room and run the dishwasher. Get a fresh start each day..

Eliminate Clutter

Staying organized and getting rid of clutter can make even a dusty home look good. Some tips:

• Regularly go through closets and cabinets to identify items that you no longer need or use.
• Donate old clothes, appliances and furniture to charitys.
• Keep a basket in the kitchen for the mail, newspaper and car keys so that they're always in the same place. .

Room-by-Room Fresheners

Even the most-cared-for home needs an occasional deep-cleaning, so here's a simple list to help you get your home in tip-top shape. Kitchen:

• Wash and wax wood floors.
• Mop vinyl floors.
• Clean out the refrigerator and pantry.
• Change shelf liners.
• Straighten out the "junk" drawer.
• Wipe down cabinets.

Bathroom:

• Wash windows inside and out with a squeegee and dust-free cloths.
• Dust the windowsill.
• Vacuum the window well.

<TABLE id=Table8 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0>Window treatments:

• Vacuum draperies.
• Wash blinds.
• Replace heavy draperies with lightweight or sheer curtains for a fresh look.

Furniture:

• Polish wood furniture.
• Vacuum cloth upholstery. Clean and condition leather upholstery.
• Vacuum between cushions.
• Clean behind and under sofas and cabinets.

Closets:

• Assemble seldom-worn clothes and donate to charity.
• Vacuum floors.
• Dust shelves.
• Hang cedar blocks to freshen and prevent moths.

Floors:

Sprinkle baking soda on your carpeting and leave it on overnight to absorb musty odors. Vacuum in the morning.

Buy industrial-style "walk-off" mats for all entrances to cut down on tracked-in dirt.

Anytime you get the urge to clean, you can use this as your basic plan.Regards Suni

 

Thanks for your FB Krithika and Roopa .. Yes, it is very easy when u make cleaning in order and when u don't pile it up ... And, giving back our old clothes is really useful for poor at the same time we can arrange our wardrobe for new ones too ... I kept following these and find it easy to meet all our day to day chores ... Regards Suni

 

You are welcome Nandhu ... Suni