Cleaning living rooms can be challenging because:
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- It’s the one room in the house that receives the most foot traffic
- It’s where pets spend most of their time and take naps
- It’s easy for clutter to accumulate from the use of books, toys, magazines, dishes, and blankets
It’s going to take a little more effort and time to get this space cleaned up, especially if it’s a big house with a lot of pets and kids.
But, it’s doable. Here’s the thorough and fast living room cleaning system used by Florie Malapit, a cleaning expert from Sparkle and Shine.
Pick Up Any Stray Garbage
Start by collecting all the trash in the room. Pick up any wrappers, torn envelopes, tissues, stray Cheetos, and anything that needs to be disposed of.
You must take care not to throw away anything valuable. When in doubt, ask your client or keep it safe and leave the decision up to them.
Declutter and Dust the Space
Next, use a laundry basket to get rid of the clutter. Collect the following items and don’t worry about arranging them right now:
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- Books
- Magazines
- Video games
- Controllers
- Toys
Moving on, it’s time to dust the room. Start from the top and work your way from the left side of the room to the right. This ensures that you don’t miss anything.
The thing with dusting is if you use the wrong tool, you’re going to push dust and debris onto other surfaces in your home, doubling your cleaning time.
If you want to save time, opt for an extendable microfiber duster that attracts and holds onto dust and dirt.
Clean the Windows and Glass Surfaces
Now, it’s time to focus on the windows and glass surfaces. Contrary to popular belief on Cleantok, you don’t need to use expensive glass cleaning chemicals.
In fact, it’s easy to achieve streak and lint-free windows with just water and a microfiber glass cloth.
Moreover, not having to go over your windows multiple times saves you copious amounts of time.
All you have to do is spritz some water on the glass, wipe it down using a figure-eight motion, and carry on with your day.
Decrumb the Couch
Afterward, focus on the most notorious crumb and dirt holder in the house: the couch.
Using a microfiber cloth, preferably waffle weave, wipe the couch using a back-and-forth motion to get rid of crumbs, debris, and germs.
Don’t be shy.
Make sure you get into the crevices and folds and push the debris onto the floor.
Vacuum the Floors and Tidy Up
Then you’re going to suck up all the dust and debris on your floors and carpets using a vacuum cleaner and mop your floors.
Lastly, empty the laundry basket you used to declutter by putting everything back in their sparkling clean, rightful places.
