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Keeping the place in which we live clean is simply a must. Otherwise, we may find ourselves surrounded by harmful bacteria, yeasts, moulds and etc. which can cause conditions like allergies, asthma, pneumonia and infections. Still, for most people, cleaning tends to be an annoying and time-consuming process. Spending hours every week to battle the germs in your house can indeed be very tiring. Nevertheless, there is an easy way around this torture – speed up your cleaning routine!
Preparation is important
Before you start with the cleaning, put on some comfy clothes and shoes. Wearing a tight pair of skinny jeans or kill-heels will only slow you down and make you feel even more tired in the end. Instead, put on a pair of joggers and a T-shirt. Trust us, you do not need to look stylish when you wipe the floor!
The next thing you should do is to put on some upbeat music. The more energetic it is the better! It is scientifically proven that music makes everything easier, including boring activities like cleaning. Your favourite songs will not only improve your mood in an instant, but they will also work as a motivator since they will distract you from the dullness of the entire process. That is namely why many people listen to music when they are working out in the gym.
Grab your mops
The most effective strategy, to which you should stick if you want to clean your home swiftly, is movement minimisation. To achieve that, tidy up and sanitise your house or apartment room by room. In other words, divide the domestic clean-up to rooms (kitchen, living room, etc.) and not to processes (dusting, vacuuming, mopping…). Begin with the main living areas, like the bathroom, bedroom and the kitchen, and gradually make your way through each of them. Make sure you put all of your cleaning supplies and equipment in a bucket or a box so that you can easily carry them with you. That will save you time and further limit your movements.
Another great idea is to do a general inspection of your home with a laundry basket and a bin bag in your hand. In that way, if you see any receipts, old newspapers and food packages, you can collect them in the bin bag. Use the laundry basket to get all the items and clothes that are out of place out of your way.
Smart cheats to rely on
If you create the habit to do a bit of tidying up every day, your weekly house clean-up will require very little time. Doing your laundry every couple of days or keeping the kitchen sink free of dirty dishes can be surprisingly helpful. Also, investing in a high quality cleaning tools and products will make everything so much smoother. The equipment you should have includes:
- Microfiber dusters and cloths
- A mop and sponges
- A scrub brush and a handle brush
- A vacuum cleaner suitable for different surfaces
Also, if you are not living on your own, divide the cleaning tasks between all the members of the household to lighten the load.
