How to clean an apartment in a short amount of time

After finishing a long week's work, there is an impulse to relax or enjoy the weekend. However, this period is also the best time to clean the house.

This is because there may be unexpected visits from family and friends over the weekend. You should ensure the house is cleaned and ready to welcome guests.

First, make sure you have all the necessary cleaning tools, such as soap, sponges, glass cleaner, trash bags, paper towels, multi-purpose cleaning spray, and a vacuum cleaner.

It is best to clean the bathroom first. Elizabeth Pullman, a reporter for The Spruce, advised in a cleaning-related article, 'To prepare for visits from family and friends, you should remove all dust and grime from the bathtub, sink, and inside the toilet. To do this, it is good to spray a foamy detergent on the surfaces and leave it while you perform other cleaning tasks to let the grime soak.'

It is also good to wipe the bathroom mirror with glass cleaner. After finishing the rest of the house cleaning, the bathroom stains can be easily wiped away with foamy detergent.

Then, you should ensure the bathroom is organized by neatly arranging toiletries, towels, makeup products, and hair dryers, and do not forget to close the shower curtain. Also, a handheld vacuum can be used to easily remove hair or dust. Pullman said, 'It is good to stop by the bathroom at the beginning and end of cleaning to ensure it is clean.'

It is recommended to clean the bedroom next. Making the bed every day when you wake up is convenient because it makes the house look more organized. It is also good to pick up and put away clothes scattered on the floor and bed.

Put clothes that need washing in the laundry basket, and if there are coffee cups or kitchenware, take them to the kitchen. Pullman said, 'Since the bedroom generally requires relatively less deep cleaning compared to the kitchen and bathroom, it does not take long to clean.'

After finishing the bedroom, you should clean the kitchen. It is good to do the dishes immediately and remove odors and grime from the sink.

Then, wipe the counters and dining table using multi-purpose spray and paper towels. Also, since many items are usually placed on the dining table, they should be arranged in the proper positions so they do not look messy. It is especially good to keep it tidy since guests spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Finally, you should focus on cleaning the living room. Along with the kitchen, the living room is where guests spend most of their time. Since the living room is also the first place guests see, you should ensure everything is arranged in its place. First, it is good to clear away unnecessary items on the living room table and empty the trash can. Then, use a floor-cleaning tool fitted with a disposable cloth to remove dust from the floor.

It is important to wipe bookshelves and tables clean with a cloth because there is a lot of dust in the living room, and there is a high probability that this dust will stick to them. After finishing the living room cleaning, you can brighten the atmosphere by placing candles or vases.

Ideally, it is good to keep the house clean by performing one cleaning task every day. It is good to make the bed every day and tidy up the bathroom and kitchen immediately after use. Also, designating specific places to store frequently used items such as keys, wallets, and mobile phones can prevent the house from becoming cluttered.

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