How to Properly Clean Each Room in Your Home

Comprehensive cleaning is necessary sometimes even for the tidiest of houses. Deep cleaning a home may be a daunting task, but it can be made easier by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable tasks. To get started with our comprehensive cleaning guide, there are just six required steps to do. Then, you may go on to the room-by-room tasks that have been piling up.

When everyday clutter and debris have begun to accumulate, this house cleaning checklist will come in helpful. You may use these methods as part of your regular spring and autumn cleaning routines. Your house will be spotless and ready for a white-glove inspection before you know it.

How to Manage a Messy Home

Start each area with these thorough cleaning guidelines to save time and effort as you go.

Before starting a deep cleaning, it’s a good idea to:

• Get rid of or find a new home for everything that doesn’t belong in the space. If you want to streamline your thorough cleaning checklist, skip the items behind closed doors for now.
• The process of a deep cleaning is facilitated by the elimination of clutter, and the sight of clean surfaces serves as a powerful incentive to keep going.
• Ceiling, ceiling trim, ceiling light fixtures (including bulbs), walls, the remainder of the trim, and baseboards are the sequence in which you should clean the room’s major, inaccessible surfaces.
• A clean microfiber mop or a duster with a telescopic handle are the finest tools for these surfaces. Most of these instruments are also slim enough to slide under a couch without having to move it. Mopping is unnecessary above eye level; just spray the area with water.
• Use a solution of warm water and a drop of dish soap to clean surfaces that are low to the ground and prone to collecting dust and debris. A little amount of white vinegar added to the mixture may help prevent the growth of mold and mildew in bathrooms.
• Use a microfiber cloth in places where a mop would be impractical.
• Do not forget to rinse and squeeze off the water.
• Thoroughly clean the windows. The benefits of cleaning windows much outweigh the effort required. It’s important to start by vacuuming the sills and the tracks. Then, spray the whole window with glass cleaner. Give the cleaner a minute to work, and then squeegee it clean. Wiping in one direction on interior windows and the opposite on exterior glass will make streaks more visible and simpler to remove.
• Refresh your window coverings . There’s no need to bother lowering the window coverings. A simple vacuuming with the brush attachment will do the trick.
• Curtains may be fluffed in the dryer for a few minutes in place of washing and ironing, and the rod and rings can be cleaned with a damp cloth. And re-hang them immediately.
• Wash Down All Surfaces to Get Rid of Dust. Use furniture cleanser and polish (about $8 at The Home Depot) and a soft cloth to wipe down any remaining hard surfaces (wood furniture, shelves, built-ins, etc.). When cleaning something quickly, try putting a clean cotton tube sock on your dominant hand and using it to dust while using your other hand to move things out of the way. Clean the light shades with a lint roller, lastly.
• Scrub the Floors Thoroughly. Beds, couches, and other big pieces of furniture will need to be relocated for things to go well. Slip furniture sliders beneath the legs of large pieces to make moving them much simpler. Then you may use the crevice tool on your vacuum to clean the nooks and crannies and around the baseboards. Use a microfiber mop and the proper cleaner for your hard floor’s material to get it looking like new. Now is a wonderful time to hire a high-quality industrial carpet cleaner if your home has carpet. Consider saving up for your own if you have kids, pets, or both.

Tips For a Deep Bedroom Cleaning

• Bedding must be washed, including the bed skirt, duvet cover, shams, and pillows (down or otherwise). Dry down pillows on low heat using clean tennis balls to minimize clumping, and give the load an additional spin cycle if you need to. When it comes to drying synthetic pillows, nothing beats a good outside airing out. Go to a laundry mat with one of the extra-large front-loaders for washing your heavy comforter.
• Clean your mattress while your bed is apart to give it a new feel. After an hour of letting the baking soda settle on the mattress, you may vacuum it up with the hose attachment. In accordance with the instructions provided by the mattress’s manufacturer, turn or rotate the bed and repeat.
• Organize your closet by removing anything you haven’t worn this season and placing them in bags for consignment or donation. Then, get a set of matching hangers for your closet. If your closet is neat and organized, you are more likely to maintain it that way.

Tips For a Deep Kitchen Cleaning

• To clean cabinets, start by wiping the open surfaces, and then insert newspaper or shelf liners trimmed to size. The dust settles on the lining, so you need just change the paper the following time. Then, apply wood cleaner to a rag and wipe the cabinet doors inside and out (for painted or laminate surfaces, use warm water with a squirt of dish soap).
• Make sure the refrigerator is almost empty before cleaning the interior and outside thoroughly. The same applies to the stove and the washing machine. To access the walls and the ground around the appliance, remove it from the wall if viable.
• Cleaning and drying the countertops and the backsplash requires clearing the space. Only the items you use every day should be put back after the surfaces have dried. Find a place to stow the rest of your belongings.
• Additional task for a thorough cleaning: empty the pantry and clean the shelves. A big roasting pan might be used to collect crumbs while you clean. You may also increase your refrigerator’s efficiency by renting an air compressor and cleaning the coils of any built-up dust.

Tips For a Deep Bathroom Cleaning

• The majority of shower curtains may be cleaned in the delicate cycle on cold, but always double-check the label to be sure. Hang the curtain back up before it’s entirely dry, then put it in the dryer on low. Shower curtain liners are made of plastic and can be washed in cold water and hung to dry, or you can buy a new one.
• Improve the luster of your shower doors by: Water stains and soap scum may be removed by heating distilled white vinegar and wiping it on the doors. The solution should be reapplied to keep the doors moist for 30 minutes. Next, use baking soda on a soft cloth to scrub. Installing a squeegee and switching to glycerin soap can help maintain a clean shower for a longer period of time. Common soap contains nasty ingredients like animal fat and talc, both of which leave behind a lingering residue.
• Sort out the mess beneath the sink by decluttering the vanity and its accompanying cabinets. Take everything out, discard what doesn’t belong, clean what does, and put it back in its proper place. Make a new set of instructions for the medicine cabinet and any other storage units.

Cleaning the Living Room and Family Room Deeply

• Remove cushions and clean all upholstered surfaces, especially the backs, to revitalize your furniture.
• Frames need to be dusted on both sides, so remove any pictures and artwork from their frames and wipe them down with a moist microfiber cloth. Don’t aim any sprays or liquids straight towards the glass. If it gets into the frame’s crevices, it might destroy both the artwork and the mat.
• Rough Surfaces Under Electronics: Cleaning around your devices doesn’t need you to unplug and reposition anything. Simply run a small dusting brush beneath the parts with some ultra-fine dusting powder.
• Toss in the wash all the blankets and pillowcases for an extra dose of deep cleaning.
• Also, peek behind the curtains and check out all the hidden CDs, DVDs, and games.
• What can you get rid of, maybe even sell, to get some extra cash?

Cleaning Equipment for a Complete House Sweep

• Shake some baking soda
• Brushes in need of a wash (for dusting delicate items)
• Wet wipes (liquid or powdered)
• Vinegar that has been filtered and purified to be white
• Gloves
• Sticky roller for lint (for lampshades and upholstery)
• Cloths made from microfiber material (both multipurpose and glass-only)
• Mop head made of microfiber, with attachments for various flooring kinds.
• Sponges shaped like Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser
• Universal disinfectant
• Scrubbing pad made of scratch-free nylon
• Alcohol for rubbing
• Brush with bristles as stiff as a toothbrush’s (for shower door tracks, drains, etc.)
• Window and glass cleaner that leaves no streaks
• Telescoping duster with a squeegee, microfiber cloth, and attachments for dusting cobwebs and ceiling fans.
• Rejuvenating/cleaning product for wood