Organaize your home
Do you feel
overwhelmed just thinking about the pile-up of home cleaning tasks?
Do you dream of a clean and organized home that
radiates comfort and tranquility? The good news is that you can achieve a deep clean and comprehensive decluttering
of your entire home, even if you only have a single weekend!
It requires smart planning, effective task division, and plenty of motivation.
Follow this step-by-step practical guide to get a sparkling home in just two
days.
Day One: Planning, Decluttering, and High-Priority Areas
The secret to
accomplishing a big task like cleaning and organizing the
home in a short time lies in meticulous planning and starting with
priorities.
1. Develop a Smart Action Plan and Divide Tasks
Don't start without a
roadmap. Divide your weekend (e.g., Friday and Saturday) into specific time
blocks for tasks.
·
Allocate Time:
Set specific hours for working, and schedule short, regular breaks to avoid
burnout.
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To-Do List:
Write down a list of all rooms and areas that require deep cleaning.
·
Golden Tip:
Start with rooms that quickly accumulate clutter or need sanitation (like the
kitchen and bathrooms) before moving to living and bedrooms.
2. Declutter First: The "Gather and Sort" Rule
Before any cleaning,
clutter must be removed. This is the hardest but most crucial stage for
ensuring comprehensive organizing.
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Donate/Sell Bag: Prepare large bags for clothes and items you haven't used in
over six months.
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Wrong Place Basket: Grab a large basket or box and tour the house, collecting
everything that is not in its place (pens in the kitchen, toys in the living
room, etc.).
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Quick Sorting:
Return the collected items to their correct places. Remember: If an item
doesn't have a dedicated place, maybe you shouldn't keep it.
3. Focus on Vital Areas (Kitchen and Bathrooms)
Start with the
dirtiest areas that require the most effort, to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation.
·
Kitchen:
o Quick Fridge Clean: Dispose of expired food.
o Appliances and Surfaces: Wipe down the stovetop, sink, and
countertops.
o Floors: Deep clean the floor after wiping the
surfaces.
·
Bathrooms:
o Sanitization: Spray disinfectants and cleaners in the
toilet, bathtub, and sink, and let them work while you move to another task.
o Mirrors and Surfaces: Wipe mirrors, and organize personal care
products on shelves.
o The Final Touch: Clean and thoroughly dry the floors.
Day Two: Deep Cleaning, Final Touches, and Maintaining
Order
By Day Two, the bulk
of the clutter should be gone, and now it's time for the deeper cleaning routine.
4. Cleaning from Top to Bottom (Dust and Dirt)
Adopt this rule to
ensure you don't re-dirty what you have already cleaned. Start from the highest
points of your home (or the ceiling in each room) and work your way down to the
floor.
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Dusting: Use a microfiber
cloth or a good duster to wipe dust from above (chandeliers, ceiling corners,
tops of cabinets).
·
Cleaning Furniture and Shelves: Wipe wood, glass, and metal surfaces with appropriate
cleaners. Remember to polish glass and mirrors.
·
Bedrooms and Living Areas: Organize shelves and tables. Make the beds and change the
linens.
5. Cleaning Floors and Furnishings
After completing all
vertical surface cleaning, it's time to clean the floors horizontally.
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Sweeping and Vacuuming: Use the vacuum cleaner to suction dust and dirt from carpets
and floors. Don't forget to thoroughly vacuum the sofa and chairs.
·
Mopping: Mop hard floors
(tile, parquet) with a suitable cleaner.
·
Ventilation:
Open windows and doors to refresh the air in the house and let in sunlight.
6. Organizational Touches and Celebrating the Achievement
These are the final
steps that give the ultimate impression of a clean and organized home.
·
Laundry: Finish laundry
cycles, fold clean clothes, and put them away immediately.
·
Supplies: Fill trash cans with
new liners.
·
Fragrance:
Use a pleasant air freshener or essential oils in diffusers to give your home a
fresh scent.
·
Relaxation:
At the end of the weekend, enjoy sitting in your home, which is now completely clean and organized!
How to Maintain Order After a Deep Clean?
To ensure that your
effort wasn't in vain, adopt these simple daily habits:
|
Daily Routine (15
Minutes) |
Weekly Routine
(Once a Week) |
|
Before Bed: Don't leave dishes in the sink. |
Changing Linens: Bed sheets and bathroom towels. |
|
Quick Tidy: Tidy up the sofa and cushions in the
living room. |
Appliance Cleaning: Wipe the exterior of the microwave, oven, and
dishwasher. |
|
The Final Touch: Quickly wipe the kitchen sink and bathroom
countertop. |
Deep Organizing: Review one closet or one drawer. |
By implementing these
measures, you won't have to repeat the exhausting comprehensive cleaning
every weekend. Instead, you will maintain a clean and organized home
permanently.