Here's How to Clean Your House More Efficiently
Step 1: Dust Your House
Dust each room, including the topsides of all the furniture, undersides of shelves, and all handrails, as well as picture frames, TV screens and knickknacks. "When it's possible to dry-dust, I do—getting something wet makes it harder," says Romero. To get rid of fingerprints, dampen a microfiber cloth with warm water.
Pro cleaning tip: Look up top. "People don't dust up on the very top of furniture, and that's where all the dust collects and then falls off," says Romero.
Step 2: Clean Furniture Fabric
Go through the house and strip and remake beds; neaten any pillows or furniture blankets. Brush furniture surfaces with a vacuum extension as needed.
Step 3: Clean Mirrors and Glass
Wipe down mirrors and windows throughout the house.
Pro cleaning tip: Using one wet and one dry microfiber cloth won't leave streaks.
Step 4: Clean Surfaces
Wipe down all surfaces and counters throughout the house, disinfecting as necessary.
Pro cleaning tip: Be sure to wipe down all places that fingers touch, like door handles, light switches, TV remotes and phones. "Those are the places that people forget, and they really hold germs," says Payne.
Step 5: Clean the Kitchen and Bathroom
Walk through and spray cleaner on tubs, sinks and toilets. Return and scrub. Then, in the kitchen, wipe down the inside of the microwave, and cabinet and appliance doors.
Step 6: Clean Floors
Sweep, then mop or scrub the bathroom and kitchen floors, and any other floor that needs it.
Pro cleaning tip: "I always do bathroom floors on my hands and knees with a microfiber cloth and cleanser," says Romero. "That's how I know that I got every corner, even behind toilets, and that they're 100% disinfected."
Step 7: Vacuum the House
"I vacuum my way out the bedrooms, down the stairs, through the living room and out of the house," says Romero.
Pro cleaning tip: It's not crucial to vacuum every single inch. Just keep moving. You'll get the spots you missed next week.
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