lm a goddess(l wish lol) (Hints and Tips for Household Cleaning)

Member Name: happytohelp

Product:	Hints and Tips for Household Cleaning
Date:	11/10/09 (51 review reads)
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Advantages: more time for better things to do

Disadvantages: need to follow a set plan

l cant stand housework,l wish l was a domestic goddess ,but l just want to spend my valuable time doing so many other things.As it has to be done, l make it as organzied as l can to get it out of the way,so heres my hints and tips l do,to get it over and done with as quickly as possible.

l used to work for a cleaning contractor many years ago and they trained us to spend only a certain time cleaning each room.They had worked out a type of time and motion plan and it did work.

So using that same method, my weekly housework is planned the same way.l only spend a certain amount of time cleaning each room,when that time is up,l move on to the nk room.

l make sure l have a container l can carry with me that has the following,plus my vac

*Home made apron with large pocket
For bedroom,hall and living room cleaning....
*old rag cleaning cloths & cleaning sprays(home made)
*recycled plastic bags for bin bags and rubbish
*polish & window spray(home made) and old cloths
For kitchen cleaning....
*bicarb of soda for oven cleaning,swing bin bags,old cloths for floor cleaning.anitbactiral sprays.
Bathroom and Toilet cleaning....
*old cloths for cleaning,rubber gloves & bic of soda for toilet cleanng,home made antibactiral spray cleaner for bath/shower cleaing,old toothbrush for tap cleaning.extra spare loo rolls and toilet blocks.

As l have 9 rooms,ie 3 bedrooms, toilet,bathroom,kitchen,2 halls and livingroom,l spend maximum 15mins cleaning each room,working around clockwise.when 15mins up,l move on to the nk room.
Yes,at first l did keep looking at my watch, but now l dont need too as l just follow a set routine.
By doing it this way,you do not keep going backwards and forwards cleaning which will waste time.
You clean & tidy as you go around the room,once.l also open windows in each room l clean, as l dont like to use commercial air-freshners.
When lv done this l vac (or mop)
As lm disabled l spend l hr 15mins up stairs cleaning then l rest for l hr,then l spend l hr cleaning down stairs.

So my total house cleaning is 2 hrs 15mins ,which l do 3 times a week,Monday,Wednesday and Fridays.
Of course my kitchen and toilets are cleaned daily.
l use disposable antibactiral cloths for these quick cleans.

l try my best to follow this routine as it helps me keep my house organzied,but if lm ill or visitors come, l dont fret, as l know it will be done another day.

My spring cleaning l break into a monthly routine, as l like to keep April free for my seed sowing and December free as busy cooking & family visiting.
l do deep clean of each room spread over a month as its easier for me to keep on top of things ie getting hubby decorating that room if it needs doing,sorting out clutter,cleaning cupboards and drawers etc etc.
l follow a plan this way....

Jan...Kitchen(after xmas it always need a good clean lol)
Feb..bathroom.
March..toilet
April...
May..hall
June..bedroom 1
July..bedroom 2
Aug..bedroom 3
Sept..Living room
October..tidy garden after veg growing
Nov.. get Guest rooms ready
Dec..Store cupboard shopping/cooking etc.

As my routine is from a disabled point of view, lm sure though others will find some useful tips here to save time house cleaning.

Just remember, clean as you go around a room once.When you have done that shut the door and forget it,
and as mother always said,If it doesnt get done that day,well its not the end of the world,it can be done another day.

Summary: it has to be done, so follow a plan