General cleaning procedure in the apartment. What to do with things if there are too many of them

It has long been known that cleanliness is the key to comfort in the house. But due to busy everyday life, we do not always have time to carry out frequent cleaning of the house, which leads to large clutter of the premises.

However, conventional procedures do not give that comfort and fresh look apartment. This is where general cleaning comes in handy.

General cleaning features

General cleaning is always laborious and time-consuming.

It includes such things as: washing windows, cleaning carpets, cleaning all surfaces from accumulated dust, cleaning tiles and glass surfaces from dirt and plaque.

Also, this type of cleaning can be divided into several types:

• seasonal- held once a season, usually in spring and autumn;
• periodic - as needed, not always global;
• pre-holiday- held before major holidays ( New Year, Birthdays);
• post-repair- organized after the repair, when the entire construction garbage and dust.

How often should a general cleaning be done?

It is necessary to carry out this procedure at least two or three times a year. And so that your house always shines with cleanliness and emits a pleasant aroma, it is advisable to do general cleaning as often as possible, at least once a season.

The advantages of this work are experienced professionals with special equipment.

What is available to us from ordinary household chemicals are usually gentle products that are not able to cope with some pollution. Cleaning companies are armed with many types of professional detergents. Also, they have powerful cleaning vacuum cleaners available.

Concluding an agreement with this company, be sure that after work your apartment will shine with cleanliness. You can also not worry about the safety of things, cleaning is responsible for this.

Your peace will not be disturbed, you will not exhaust yourself with this tedious process, like cleaning, but you will be able to enjoy spending time with your family.

Based on how valuable this work is, the price may seem “biting” to someone, but do not be upset - it's worth it. Quality cleaning for a long time will save you from frequent general meetings, and cleanliness will settle in your house for a long time.

If we talk about the price, then it usually varies from 100 rubles per square meter. So, if you calculate, then for such an amount, you can afford to carry out the services of this company at least once a year.

Comfort to you and your home!

General cleaning in a house or apartment is a time-consuming task, but necessary. It must be carried out regularly, otherwise housing will quickly become untidy and will cease to be a place where it is pleasant to return after work.

In order not to waste extra energy and time, it is better to think in advance in what sequence it is more convenient to carry it out, and tune in to painstaking and accurate work.

Checking availability of inventory

Any large cleaning begins with the preparation of inventory. The set of tools needed for general cleaning largely depends on the size of the home and the financial capabilities of the family. Many items will be very useful when putting things in order. So, a washing vacuum cleaner will speed up the process of removing dirt from carpets, but you can easily do without it.

There is also such inventory, without which it is absolutely impossible to do:

• bucket for water;
• mop or floor brush;
• rags or napkins wet cleaning(separately for floors, furniture, etc.)
• vacuum cleaner or ordinary broom;
• unnecessary newspapers (they will be required for wiping windows and mirrors);
• rubber gloves;
• as well as detergents and cleaners for different surfaces.

Making a general cleaning plan

Many housewives do not quite understand what general cleaning is, believing that to restore cleanliness it is enough to wash the floors and deal with the mess that inevitably forms in cabinets and bedside tables. In fact, major cleaning includes a lot of activities: cleaning the bathroom and toilet, removing grease from kitchen items, washing bed linen, curtains and furniture covers, as well as washing windows, mirrors, lighting fixtures, baseboards and even walls.

It is desirable to clean the premises in a certain order:

1. Rooms (if the apartment has a balcony, you need to start from the room where it is located, or, if it is absent, from the room farthest from the bathroom, so that you don’t go through it later).
2. Kitchen.
3. Entrance hall, corridor, as well as utility rooms - balcony, veranda, pantry, etc.
4. And last but not least, the bathroom.

Cleaning any room should start from the top and move down, gradually cleaning all surfaces. General principle simple: first clean what will not need to be touched later: chandeliers, mirrors, furniture. Lastly, the floors are washed (otherwise it will still get dirty in the process of putting things in order).

The general cleaning plan for both the room and the kitchen includes several stages:

1. Throw out the trash and all unnecessary things.
2. Prepare the room for major cleaning. Remove curtains from windows and fabric capes from furniture: bedspreads from sofas and armchairs, tablecloths from tables. Roll them up and put them in one place (then these items will need to be shaken out and, if necessary, washed). Keep all small items in a safe place.
3. While the cleaning of rooms and utility rooms will last, you can put things in washing machine.
4. Vacuum the carpets on the floor, then roll them up and also take them out place where they won't interfere. If possible, it is also better to remove the wall carpets and sweep the wall behind them.
5. After that, wipe the dust and cobwebs from all horizontal surfaces: first - from the ceiling, then from the covers of cabinets and chests of drawers.
6. Wash chandeliers, sconces and other light fixtures.
7. Wash windows. First, wipe the inner frame with a damp sponge and cleaning solution. Only after that we begin to wash the glass. Wipe it with a damp, soap-free cloth, spray with glass cleaner and dry with newspaper or a soft, absorbent cloth. In the same way, tidy up the mirrors and glass furniture pieces.
8. Wipe with a damp cloth or wash furniture.
9. Put things in order in the cabinets, wipe the dust from the souvenirs and dishes standing in them.
10. Return the washed curtains and bedspreads to their places.
11. Wash floors.
12. After the bulk of the cleaning is done, knock out or simply shake out all carpets, rugs, and runners, and lay them back on the floor.

If necessary, this order can be changed. Each hostess herself determines what needs to be done first and what to leave for later.

Throw away unnecessary

Before embarking on a general cleaning, it is worth getting rid of all the excess rubbish that has accumulated in the house. Go through all the things (especially those that do not have permanent place and create chaos). You may no longer be using some of them. Throw away everything unnecessary, and what still retains its “presentation”, hand it over to a thrift store or take it to a church, or Orphanage: perhaps this item is vital for someone.

Send all broken or broken things to the trash can: do not store chipped dishes, torn dresses and non-working appliances. All this just takes up extra space and gives the apartment an untidy look. If you do a general cleaning without emptying the room, the mess will quickly return, no matter how hard you try.

Room cleaning

The way to restore order in each family has its own nuances. Any instruction will be schematic, since in the children's room the obligatory cleaning item will be the disassembly of toys and the laundering of "rock art" from the walls, and in the living room, the main attention will have to be paid to removing dust from souvenirs and books. However, the process has several mandatory steps:

1. Vacuum carpets, upholstered furniture, sleeping mattresses.
2. Shake out the dust from blankets and pillows (this is best done on the street or balcony).
3. Thoroughly wash all hard-to-reach places - behind cabinets, in corners, under the sofa and other low furniture.
4. Tidy up the windows. Wash first inner part, then - external. We wipe the frame with a damp sponge with a cleaning solution. Only after that we begin to wash the glass: remove dust from it with a damp cloth without soap, spray with glass cleaner. And wipe dry with newspapers or a soft cloth that absorbs moisture well. In the same way it will be necessary to clean the mirrors and glass furniture elements.
5. After the windows comes the turn of the furniture: wipe it wet rag and wash if necessary.
6. Items from all horizontal surfaces will need to be removed and cleaned of dust.
7. And do finishing touches: rearrange decor items, change the water in flower vases, etc.

Carpet cleaning and upholstered furniture it is better to produce with the help of special cleaning products. If they are not there, you can dilute dishwashing liquid in water: it cleans both dirt and grease well. So, with the task of removing stains from the sofa, tools such as "Fairy" or "AOC" do a good job.

Lamps and fixtures

No major cleaning can do without washing the chandeliers and other lighting fixtures. If the chandelier has glass parts, it is better to spray them with glass cleaner from a spray bottle. It is better to prepare 2 napkins in advance: one soaked in clean water will need to wash off the dust, and the second wipe dry. After such a bath, the chandelier will delight you with the play of multi-colored highlights on the pendants. In the same way, you can put the sconce in order, table lamps and other lamps.

Important! Do not forget to lay a film or an old blanket under the chandelier so that the liquid does not spoil the floor.

Cabinets and hanging shelves

Now it's the turn of the top covers of cabinets. They need to be wiped first with a wet and then with a dry cloth.

Major cleaning involves the most thorough putting things in order. Remove all items from drawers and shelves. The inner surface of the doors and the cabinet from the inside can only be wiped with a dry or slightly damp cloth (in the latter case, you will need to wipe everything again, now dry).

Sort things out and carefully put them away. In order to prevent clothes or toys from creating a mess, you can use special containers or ordinary plastic bags.

If there is a sideboard in the room, then all the dishes in it must be washed.

1. Prepare a big kitchen towel and two deep containers: one for soapy water, the other for clean water. Dilute the cleaning solution: Add a little dish detergent and a few drops of ammonia to a container of water.
2. Remove the dishes one by one from the shelves, starting from the bottom.
3. Wash each item soapy water, rinse clean water and place it upside down on a spread towel.
4. wash inner surface cabinets, shelves and doors from the inside. If the shelves are transparent, they can be pre-sprayed with glass cleaner.
5. Wipe the dishes dry with a highly absorbent cloth and place them in their places, starting from the top shelf.

With hinged shelves you need to remove all items and clean them of dust. The shelves themselves also need to be wiped first with a damp and then with a dry cloth.

Furniture in the rooms

All furniture also needs to be cleaned: soft upholstery vacuum sofas and chairs, plastic surfaces wash. Wooden parts can only be wiped with a barely damp cloth, but in no case wet, otherwise it will begin to dry out. Polished furniture is best polished and rubbed with a soft cloth.

Soiled upholstery can be cleaned with a cleaning solution:

• Treat the surface with a cleaning agent;
• Wipe several times with a cloth or brush, rinsing it in clean water;
• Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry. It is not worth using an iron for this purpose, so as not to burn the upholstery material. In extreme cases, you can take a hair dryer and dry it with hot air.

Cleaning up in the kitchen

General cleaning necessarily includes cleanliness in the kitchen.

First, remove all dishes standing in open places. It can be put in its place, or you can immediately take it to another room in order to clean all the kitchen furniture not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Put unnecessary chairs and stools in one corner or temporarily move them to another room.

Important! General cleaning rules require washing the floor at the very end of the process; but, if a lot of debris has accumulated on the floor, it can be swept up immediately so as not to trip over it while cleaning.

After that, sweep the cobwebs from the ceiling and walls and you can proceed to the main part of the major cleaning.

1. Wash with grease remover exhaust pipes and ventilation grilles.
2. Wipe down the top covers of cabinets (including hanging cabinets) and the refrigerator.
3. wash gas stove, oven and microwave using suitable cleaning agents.
4. The same should be done with the sink and faucet, even if they are cleaned daily.
5. Remove crockery that is rarely used from cupboards and wash it. While it dries, wipe down the inside of cabinets and shelves. Then arrange the plates and glasses in their places and proceed to the next step.
6. Wash with outer side kitchen furniture, household appliances and doors. Pay special attention to devices with plastic parts: they collect a lot of fat on themselves and over time become untidy. Do not forget to wash the legs of chairs and tables, as well as the cabinet under the sink.
7. Wash windows and glass furniture pieces.
8. Sweep and mop the floor thoroughly; if necessary, use a linoleum or parquet stain remover.
9. Finally, hang up the curtains and put the dishes and accessories back in place.

General cleaning of the bathroom and toilet

First of all, remove everything that can interfere: remove the curtain over the bathroom, towels, empty the shelf above the sink, etc.

1. Wash the ceiling, walls, ventilation grill, heating battery. To do this, you can take a washing liquid for tiles, or use another suitable cleaning solution.
2. Clean the faucet, shower bar and nozzle, as well as the soap dish and toothbrush holder.
3. Treat the tub and sink with a scale remover.
4. Wipe the shelves over the tub and sink with a damp cloth.
5. Remove all bottles, jars, etc. from the hanging cabinet, wipe everything, throw away what has already become unusable, and put the rest in its place.
6. Don't forget to clean the tub lining, sink counter, and doors.
7. Treat the toilet bowl with a disinfectant solution, wait 5 minutes, then clean it with a brush and wash it inside and out.
8. Wipe with a sponge dipped in disinfectant solution, trash can, brush handle and container for it.
9. Wash the floor.
10. Hang a new curtain over the bathroom, place a rug on the floor, hang a towel, and return everything else to its place.

Hallway

The hallway is usually the last to be cleaned. Before you start a major cleaning in the hallway, remove all clothes and shoes from there to make room for work.

Getting rid of dust in the hallway is not easy, as it is constantly brought from the street and settles on all surfaces.

1. Walk along the ceiling and walls with a damp cloth, put on a brush, as a simple duster is not enough here.
2. Wash the doors shoe rack and the top cover of the hanger (or wardrobe), as well as all skirting boards.
3. Wipe the cabinet inside and out with a damp sponge.
4. Clean the lights and mirror.
5. Sweep dirt and debris out of the corners, then scrub the floor thoroughly.
6. And the final step is to return all things to their places.

Final cleaning step

After cleanliness in the house, you will have to spend some more time to make the beds with freshly washed linen, arrange decor items in their places - in a word, return the room to a residential look.

General cleaning should be done at least once a month. In addition, twice a year - in autumn and spring - a thorough cleaning of the entire house is carried out. These are the most grandiose measures to combat dirt and debris, since you have to not only clean up, wash the chandeliers and small items, but also put all the things that will no longer be needed this season in a distant drawer.

The time required for its implementation depends on what general cleaning includes in your particular case. In any case, this process is lengthy, and it is better to start it on a day off in the early morning.

General cleaning takes a lot of effort, but it does not have to turn into a tedious and boring event. It is better to perform it with the whole family, which means that you can have an interesting time in the company of loved ones. There are many tricks that allow not only to clean the house, but also to get a powerful charge of good mood:

• Turn on your favorite music and turn cleaning into a small home disco.
• Divide housing into sectors and arrange a competition between all family members.
• If you have small children, combine business with pleasure: hide in different places small inexpensive souvenirs or sweets and turn cleaning your apartment into an interesting quest.
• Buy your favorite foods ahead of time that you might not be able to afford at normal times, and reward yourself with a small treat when you finish cleaning each room. This will improve your mood and create the necessary motivation, and active work will burn extra calories without risk to the figure.
• Get a disc with an interesting audiobook: this way you will put things in order, and you will not feel regret from the time spent on a boring lesson.

Major cleaning of the premises is an obligatory part of creating comfort in the house. And if you correctly approach the task, it can also become a kind of joint leisure.

General cleaning does not inspire you? Well, this can be understood. However, with a clear plan of action, it can be completed fairly quickly. It is possible that there are lucky people in the world who take any cleaning (especially general cleaning) with real pleasure. True, no one met them live. So if you are not one of them either, and the idea that you need to move furniture and remove dust from hard-to-reach places, causes you a panic attack, and the process itself has been repeatedly postponed until better times - it does not matter. If a better times finally arrived (and how else to explain the fact that you are reading this article?), so it's time to take up cleaning in the most decisive way.

As the saying goes folk wisdom, replicated by social networks: "The first rule of general cleaning is to remove yourself from the computer." And our people are like that - they won’t talk in vain. So it is better to print this instruction, and let the computer rest - in confirmation of the seriousness of your intentions.
The right attitude and determination is already half the success in cleaning. So promise yourself a worthy reward (a trip to a restaurant or a purse - do not be greedy, the event is large-scale after all), turn off the TV and put on invigorating music. Depending on the season, open windows or vents to keep the air in the house fresh. Started!

How to do a general cleaning? The system is important here. Remember - the cleansing of the territory should occur from top to bottom and clockwise. So it's easier not to get confused. You need to start with the rooms. Systematically, one after another, having brought them all into proper form, we proceed to the bathroom and toilet. And the last push will be in the kitchen. If you want to combine cleaning with defrosting your refrigerator, unplug it and open the doors.

The first step is to remove the curtains and curtains from the windows and send them to the laundry. and cobwebs from the ceiling, using either a vacuum cleaner or just a damp cloth wound around a broom. If necessary, wash the chandelier or at least wipe it from dust. Then, if the time of year permits to wash, Special attention after devoting window sills and flowers to them, you need to wash the pots, and the house plants themselves too. To do this, they can be put in a basin, cover the ground with something waterproof (for example, polyethylene), and wash off the dust from the plants with a spray bottle with water. Now it's time for cabinets and drawers. First, with a damp cloth, you need to wipe the dust on the surfaces of tall cabinets, and then move on to the shelves and drawers. The algorithm is as follows: we take out the contents, wipe the box first with a wet then dry rag, and carefully put all the necessary things there. And not needed (the degree of uselessness can be defined as follows: you have not used it for more than a year) without regret we throw it away or give it to someone who needs it. I must say that this is the most dangerous stage of cleaning: there is a high probability that you will be looking at old photos or reading old magazines, dig up your once favorite skirt that you haven’t seen for a long time and decide to decorate it with an appliqué. So if you want to do a quick spring clean, focus on tidying up and nothing more. Do not be distructed!

When the cabinets and drawers are finished, it remains to wash the glass and mirror surface non-upholstered furniture and move on to upholstered. It needs to be vacuumed and wiped with a damp cloth.

It remains to wash the floor. To do this, move the furniture to the middle of the room and thoroughly wash the floor under it and the baseboard. Then return the furniture to its place and wash what is left. Everything, you can hang curtains. Heavy curtains should be ironed, and tulle can be put back into place without additional manipulations, barely getting it out of the washing machine - it will perfectly smooth out under the weight of its own weight and dry already at its workplace, so to speak, on the job.

The case is gradually approaching the finale, and we move on to the toilet and bathroom. Here, first of all, the bath and toilet are cleaned, then the ceiling and walls are washed, and after that - the floor. To easily wash the walls and shelves, all the shampoo jars must be put in a basin and taken out of the bathroom, and when everything is ready, put them in their places.

Finally, there is not the easiest stage - the kitchen. Here, again, it is important not to get carried away with tea drinking and cooking dinner, but to do a general cleaning of the apartment to the end.

We do not change anything: clockwise and from top to bottom.

First, I wash the refrigerator and put food there. In fact, a separate day can be allocated for defrosting the main kitchen unit - this is a rather long and laborious business. But if you decide to clean everything at once, start tidying up the kitchen after you finish with the refrigerator.

We clean the lockers according to the already familiar principle, only at times more carefully. Here, most likely, you will need to throw away more: cereals and spices, the quality of which you are not sure of over the years, dishes with cracks and chips - you need to get rid of all this without regret.

Once the cabinets are cleared out, the exterior and kitchen walls should be cleaned, as well as the sink, stove and oven. All. Now you can wash the floors and collapse on the sofa in exhaustion.

If you are thinking about how to make general cleaning less tiring, we can offer a couple of options:

1. Stretch this pleasure for several days and tidy up the room every day, then on the weekend it remains only to clean the bathroom, toilet, kitchen and wash the floors.
   
2. Involve family members in the work and competently distribute responsibilities.
   
3. Entrust cleaning to a cleaning company or a visiting housekeeper and go about your business at this time.
   

General cleaning is a responsible event that must be carried out at least 2-3 times a year. If you wish, you can clean up before every holiday or important event.

Training

Many people think about where to start spring cleaning so as not to miss anything. Experienced housewives and cleaning company workers suggest starting with the simplest steps:

• take it to the dry cleaners outerwear, and then put it in the closet and hang special moth bags;
• if necessary, take shoes for repair;
• sort out cosmetics and household chemicals throw away products that have already expired;
• sort through all the books, press, notes, throw out everything unnecessary.

In addition, it is worth deciding in advance whether the interior will be updated. If yes, then choose new furniture, purchase lamps, think over the rearrangement.

Planning

An important point is the planning of general cleaning. The easiest way is to create a list of the main works in advance. Most often this includes the following items:

• wipe the cornices, mezzanines and cabinets;
• wash windows and radiators;
• remove cobwebs and dust;
• if necessary, paint peeling places and glue falling off wallpaper;
• wash everything lighting, switches and sockets;
• and other household appliances;
• clean carpets and upholstered furniture;
• polish everything glass surfaces and mirrors;
• wash tiles;
• review the contents of all shelves and cabinets, throw out the unnecessary;
• review all the dishes, throw out the cracked ones, and wash everything else;
• wipe the floors throughout the house;
• wash tulle and curtains.

Cleaning in all areas

In order not to forget or lose sight of anything, you need to clean all the rooms in turn. Most often, first of all, they put things in order in large rooms.

• Hall, bedroom, study, nursery

These rooms are the hardest to clean up. Cleaning them up takes a lot of time and effort. First, it is worth removing the cobweb from the ceiling and corners. After that, you should move the furniture to the center of the room to thoroughly wash the floor, as well as the baseboards.

Dust should be removed from upholstered furniture and carpets with a vacuum cleaner. Other items must be wiped with a damp, clean sponge.

The next step is washing windows, glass and mirrors. They also need to be polished. This also applies to varnished surfaces.

The last step is to arrange the furniture in its place and hang the curtains. Only then can you move on to the next room.

• Bath and toilet

In the bathroom, you need to start cleaning. This will require special disinfectants that will help get rid of germs and restore the plumbing to its former shine.

At the time of cleaning, all jars, tubes and bottles must be folded into a large basin and taken out of the room. Thanks to this, it will be much easier to wash all the shelves and remove plaque from the surface. When everything is clean, you can gently wash the bottoms of the jars and tubes, and then arrange them in their places.

In the bathroom, you need to thoroughly wash the mirror, stand for toothbrushes and soap. It is also worth changing all the sponges, the shower curtain and the toilet brush.

• Kitchen

During general cleaning, it is very important to clean the kitchen of various contaminants and bacteria,.

It is best to start with windows and curtains. After that comes the turn of all the drawers and shelves with dishes, kitchen utensils and products.

All this needs to be taken out, sorted out, washed or thrown away if necessary. Useful little things it is worth putting it in one box so as not to lose anything.

The next stage is considered the most laborious. So, you need to thoroughly wash the baseboards, sink, stove and other household appliances that are in the room.

It is necessary to use the best detergents Otherwise, the cleaning process will be delayed for a long time. When all surfaces are washed, it remains to wipe the floor and put everything in its place.

• Hallway

The hallway and corridor are cleaned last. Usually there is almost no furniture and interior items. Therefore, it is enough to brush off the dust and thoroughly wipe the floors using any disinfectant.

Mistakes

Of course, there is no single set of rules related to the performance of general cleaning. Everyone does it in their own way. However, there is a list common mistakes, which greatly complicate the establishment of order.

• Lack of system

Some housewives start cleaning in several rooms at once. This usually happens when it comes to general cleaning of the apartment after renovation. You should not grab onto several things at once, because 3-4 hours will pass, and the result will not be noticeable.

It is necessary to think over the work plan in advance. Some housewives prefer to move from front door deep into the apartment, others start with the largest or dirtiest room. Also, if desired, you can use various systems. For example, it could be Fly Lady.

• Cleaning up alone

Many women are accustomed to independently restore order in the apartment. If we are talking about general cleaning, then after a few hours fatigue will accumulate.

Morale will also deteriorate significantly. Because of this, some neglect cleaning, while others work carelessly.

In order not to spoil your mood and achieve desired result It is worth enlisting the help of family and friends. All assistants should be given specific instructions. As soon as one task is completed, you can voice the next task.

• Lack of inventory

Some housewives use only a broom, a sponge and a rag in the old fashioned way. Of course, this is economical, but in this case, the cleaning will be delayed for several days. Best to get special devices. Also, do not save on detergents.

• Rejection of other people's experience

Various recommendations, which today are fashionable to call life hacks, help make life easier. Any hostess should carefully study the advice and learn from someone else's experience. Thanks to this, you do not have to spend a lot of precious time washing equipment and various surfaces.

• Cleaning only on a pre-arranged day

There is an opinion that general cleaning should be carried out in spring and autumn. In fact, you should not wait until it becomes impossible to move around the apartment.

It is best to clean up when it gets dirty. In this case, during the general cleaning, it remains to sort out all things, brush off the dust and, if desired, update the interior a little.

• Cleaning as punishment

Many have been convinced since childhood that cleaning is a very hard and unpleasant job. Alas, you still need to clean up the apartment, so it’s better to treat such a task as a game. For example, you can think of comic tasks or organize a quest in which the main prize is a clean apartment.

During general cleaning, various chemicals and strong detergents are often used. They can adversely affect health, so you should wear gloves. Also, when working with aerosols, you need to remember about a respirator.

To make the general cleaning go faster and bring only positive emotions, it is worth planning everything in advance and asking for help from relatives. This event should not be postponed until the last, because the sooner it starts, the faster the apartment will be clean and tidy.

Cleanliness is the key to health! It is with this motto that most people on our planet live. So, an apartment or house, which is held regularly, helps to maintain order and feel comfortable and protected. Of course, many housewives already have a so-called room cleaning plan. Do you still have instructions? This article details how to do a general house cleaning.

What is room cleaning?

Surely many people know what the expression "put things in order" means. Cleaning is putting all things in their places, throwing out garbage and unnecessary trash. Also, during the restoration of order, all surfaces are processed and cleaned of dust.

What is general house cleaning? This is an even more thorough cleansing and step-by-step processing each residential and non-residential premises. General cleaning of an apartment can be carried out faster than in a large house.

How to do everything right and put things in order?

Currently, there are a lot of companies that offer their services to restore order. However, every housewife will find something to complain about after such a treatment of a house or apartment. Surely the family living in this room will want to fix something or clean it up again. Also, not every person wants to let strangers into their housing, who will also delve into his things. That is why many people prefer to clean up their house or apartment on their own.

Do-it-yourself general cleaning of the apartment

So you've made the decision to clean up your home. Decide which of the household will take part in the operation called "Spring cleaning in the apartment." Where to start is also worth thinking about. There is a certain instruction, adhering to which, you will succeed and put things in order correctly. Consider step by step description such a procedure as spring cleaning in the house, and find out some secrets leading to success.

First step: make a plan

Many housewives simply do not know what to grab onto when they are faced with the task of restoring order in large room. Also, if there are several rooms in your home, then it will be quite difficult to clean them at the same time. So, before you the goal: general cleaning of the apartment. Where to start the procedure? First, make a plan of your actions. Be sure to include the number of family members who volunteered to help you. By distributing responsibilities between them, work will be much easier. If you are cleaning up alone, then you can skip this paragraph.

Second step: start

Before you start cleaning, you need to prepare all the inventory. Surely you will need a few rags, a bucket of water, a mop, a vacuum cleaner or a broom, as well as various chemicals: polish, floor cleaner, glass cleaner and so on. Prepare whatever you need. It will be very convenient to fold your helpers into a small cart that can be moved around the house.

Third step: pick up trash

General cleaning in a house or apartment should always begin with throwing out Walk through all the rooms with a garbage bag and put everything you are ready to refuse into it. This must be done at this stage, since unnecessary things will simply interfere with the further processing of the room. Look in all corners of the house. Perhaps somewhere the children set up a warehouse candy wrappers. You need to throw away everything that can interfere in the future.

Fourth step: wash things

Remove dusty curtains and blinds. You can also include covers from the sofa and armchairs in this list. In the bedroom, remove bed linen and bedspread. All things must be given to the laundry or washed by yourself. At present, this is quite easy to do. You can put the products in the washing machine and continue processing at home.

Fifth step: put everything back in its place

General cleaning in the house involves the initial putting things in order among the scattered things. Walk through all the rooms and put everything in the right places. So, children's toys should be collected. Put things that family members have left on the bed or on the chair in the closet. Randomly lying cosmetics should also be collected in a special organizer for storage. Eliminate chaos in every room in this way.

Step Six: Treat the Floors

If your home has a carpet or rug, you need to clean it at this stage. best helper in this procedure will become a washing vacuum cleaner. However, if you do not have such a machine, then simply sweep the debris from the carpet and clean it with a sponge and special means. In this case ideal option will become, for example, "Vanish" or "Mr. Proper". The foam absorbs quickly without leaving wet marks or streaks.

Seventh step: mop the floor

General cleaning in the house should include obligatory mopping. In this case, you need to consider what the coating is made of. Linoleum can be washed with ordinary water, while parquet or laminate must be protected from excessive moisture and cleaned carefully. When all coatings are clean, you need to let them dry well. It is better to organize a small draft. To do this, open all the windows in the rooms of the dwelling.

Eighth step: move on to other surfaces

Next, you need to clean all the surfaces in the house from dust. This can be done using a regular lint-free cloth and a special tool. Wipe down all nightstands, tables and window sills. Also process vases and other items that are in the room. Do the same for all rooms.

After that, take the glass cleaner and clean it. All mirrors must also be thoroughly washed.

Step 9: Put everything back where it belongs

At this stage, you can hang the dried curtains back and lay the linen on the bed and the capes on the chairs. Put it in your place decorative pillows and other accessories. Lay down small rugs that were removed before cleaning.

Tenth step: cleaning the kitchen

At a separate stage, we put things in order in the kitchen. First, wash the dishes and clean hob. After that, treat the oven and microwave. This can be done using a special tool. Next, thoroughly wash the area in which food is being prepared. Wipe down tables and chairs. At the end of the treatment of this room, wash the floor. Remember that there are many microorganisms in the kitchen. That's why wipe flooring you need to carefully, using a special tool. If necessary, clean the refrigerator by first defrosting it and sorting through all the food.

General cleaning in a residential area: finishing touches

In the end, you need to clean the air. This can be done thanks to the usual ventilation of the rooms. Also, a special air freshener will come to your aid, which destroys everything. unpleasant odors. Do the same for every room in the house.

It is worth paying some attention to the bathroom. Clean the toilet, sink and shower. Be sure to use chlorinated products. Change the towels of all family members and wipe the floor.

Conclusion

Now you know how to do general house cleaning and where to start. If there is no time for such procedures, use the services of a special company, but be prepared for the fact that you will have to pay a certain amount of money for this.

Schedule cleaning only on free days. Never start tidying up if you need to rush somewhere, otherwise you simply won’t get anything the way you intended. There is a risk of being late for a meeting and staying with an uncleaned room. Happy cleaning and good results!