With the word “cleaning,” most housewives roll their eyes and make an unhappy facial expression. This is not surprising, because it usually takes a very long time and takes all the power. It is especially disappointing when the long-awaited day off came, and instead of having a rest, women devote all their free time to washing and washing floors.
However, there is a way to make cleaning a joyful and quick job. How? Just try to avoid the following errors, which take time and effort.
Error 1: you are trying to clean the house in one day
It is impossible to clean in one day.
Probably everyone is familiar with the phrase: "On Saturday, I will do the washing, cleaning, sort out things in the closet ...". In the end, when the long-awaited weekend comes, you only have time and energy to wipe the dust on the table and put dirty clothes in the washing machine.
The reason for this trend is that you are trying to do all the housework in one day. This is the main mistake that hostesses make when planning the cleaning. Believe me, for a day you can not do even half of what they wanted. Therefore, immediately tune in to the fact that things will take 3-4 days. Today, you can wipe the dust in all the rooms, tomorrow - clean up the kitchen, and the day after tomorrow - wash the windows. Thus, you will be less tired, and the cleaning efficiency will increase significantly. Therefore, as soon as free time appears, look carefully at the apartment and find the area that requires your attention.
Error 2: you do not dry towels and shower curtain
Towels and shower curtains must not be left wet.
Wet tissue is an ideal place for the emergence and reproduction of various bacteria. If you do not want mold in your home, be sure to dry the towels immediately after use. You can hang them on the balcony or battery. A good option is to take out the products or on the street, so that they have a few hours of fun outdoors. As for the shower curtain, it should always be kept straightened so that it dries faster.
A clogged refrigerator makes cleaning more difficult.
It’s one thing when you buy products a few days in advance so that you don’t spend time on shopping after work. But completely different, if your refrigerator is packed to capacity with pieces of fruit, cheese, sausage, pizza. Food residues contribute to the fact that there is no space left on the shelves of the refrigerator and it becomes difficult to care for it. In addition, due to improper storage of products there is a risk of mold. That is why, from the remnants of food you need to get rid immediately or eat up all the next day. If you are sure that no one will eat sandwiches after dinner, send them to the trash can. Variants of excuses "What if I get hungry at night" or "Eat tomorrow when I return from work" will not work. Be ruthless to the remnants of food and then the refrigerator will tell you "Thank you."
Another option is to immediately prepare as many dishes as you can eat at one time. In the meantime, you throw away unnecessary products from the refrigerator, wipe its shelves, most likely there is a lot of condensation accumulated there.
Error 4: you do not read labels on household chemicals
When choosing a cleaning agent, read what is written on the packaging.
Before using the cleaning agent, carefully read the method of use. If the label says that it should be applied to a dirty surface and left for 15-20 minutes, then strictly follow this instruction. According to the manufacturer, this amount of time is enough for the product to work, which means that after a quarter of an hour, you can easily wash off grease, dirt and other contaminants. No need to run ahead of the engine and rinse the scouring powder after 5 minutes. Or, on the contrary, to lose time and look at how he acted, only after 2 hours. So you only reduce the cleaning efficiency.
Error 5: you have one rag for cleaning the whole house
One cloth can not rub the floor and remove dust.
If you use the same rag for cleaning the kitchen, washing windows and removing dust, then congratulations - you do not clean it at all, rather transfer pollution from one place to another. To make the house really sparkle, and you did not worry about the presence of bacteria, you need to stock up on a large number of rags. Buy in store two types: for dry and for wet cleaning. Remember that you need to change products to new ones regularly, just as you need to wash them in a washing machine in a timely manner.
Error 6: you wipe the dust after vacuuming
Dust from furniture settles on the floor.
Remember one of the main rules of effective cleaning - you first need to wipe the dust in the room, and then vacuum the carpets. If you do everything the other way around, then small garbage will fall on the floor and you will have to clean it up again. Why do the same thing in the second round, if you can make everything perfect the first time? Therefore, listen to the advice: remove the room from top to bottom. So you can put the apartment in order in a very short time.
Error 7: you are obsessed with clean
Sterile cleanness is harmful to health.
There are mistresses, lazy, and there are those who are obsessed with cleanliness. If you are of the second type, then you should know that daily cleaning also has its negative sides, especially if you use a large amount of disinfectants in your work. According to our information, the sterile cleanliness in the apartment does not allow our body to train and resist the bacteria, which are very many in a normal environment. In addition, the place of the usual germs is mold, which is also unpleasant.
Therefore, the ideal option is to clean the house as it is contaminated. Try to use mild cleaning products that do not harm the body, or arm with plain water and a rag.
Error 8: You rarely change cleaning rags
Cleaning cloths need to be changed regularly.
It’s like makeup brushes - if you don’t take care of them regularly, all the dust, dirt and makeup residues will pass to your skin. Likewise, with rags for dry and wet cleaning. After cleaning, they remain various contaminants that contribute to the appearance of bacteria.
