How to Clean Your House Systematically and Methodically

Nobody likes to clean their house - well, maybe one or two strange souls do - but most of us view house cleaning as a necessary evil. Fortunately, you can reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning each week with a little planning and forethought.

First, find a good solid apron, vest or similar piece of clothing so that you can keep all of your cleaning tools on your body while cleaning. This reduces the amount of time you spend tracking items down and keeps you "in the groove". Keep your tools in the same spot on the apron so you are able to reach for a tool without looking or stopping to think where it is. Each tool or cleaner change will go just a bit faster and these small time savings adds up over the course of entire house cleaning. Plus, it allows you to mentally stay focused on the task at hand which will increase your cleaning effectiveness.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

1. Roof

The roof is the first thing people will see as they drive or walk up to your property, so make sure it's clean! Remove any debris that has managed to get up there, and ensure that mould, stains and dirt are cleaned off. Getting up on the roof with a good pressure cleaner will make it look newer and prolong its life.

2. Gutters

Your gutters can fill up with leaves, branches and mud over time. Having this rubbish stick out from the gutter and be seen from the ground will look unsightly. Not only that, but it prevents the gutter from doing its proper job - moving water away from your home. Completely remove debris from the gutters and then wash the gutters down with a hose. At the same time ensure your downpipes are clear. Dirty gutters may indicate to a buyer that the house has not really been looked after and only surface cleaned.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

When you have unexpected visitors throughout the day, unfortunately, they might be thinking "she's at home all day, why is her house a mess?" I'm a WAHM, so I know the feeling. Just because I'm home all day long (and both of my kids are in school full-time), it doesn't mean I just clean all day! And I don't want to! I do have work that needs to get done throughout the day, too!

Don't get me wrong, I love a clean house. And I do consider my house cleaner than a lot of people's houses that I visit. I'm not trying to brag, but it's the truth. But it wasn't always clean, it took a lot of determination to keep it clean on my part.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

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