How to do a careful cleaning in the house

After a busy day, there's nothing like coming home to rest and / or be with your family! But does it even feel better to open the door and smell that clean house, see everything tidy in its proper place?

But of course, this is not always so. Sometimes one object or another even ends up out of place; Do you realize that that living room window or bedroom furniture has gathered some dust?

After all, as much as a person does almost daily maintenance in the rooms at one time or another, the house requires more thorough cleaning.


And then there is no escape: you have to hire someone (or even a specialized company) to do this service or set aside a few minutes of your day for it!

Juliana Bellini, director of operations at Clear Clean, explains below how to do a thorough cleaning in the main rooms of the house. Worth checking out the guidelines!

Also read: 10 places we forgot to clean at cleaning time


Step by step to clean the room

  1. Arrange or, if necessary, change the bedding.
  2. After this task, it is important to divide the cleaning into parts: in the window start cleaning the window frames. With a vacuum cleaner remove dust accumulation between the cracks.
  3. Then use the general purpose wipe dampened cloth and wipe the entire frame from top to bottom.
  4. The next step is cleaning the glass. Use a damp cloth with a general purpose cleaner and wipe the entire surface from the outside and inside.
  5. To avoid staining the glass, wipe it dry after using the damp cloth.
  6. Dust off all furniture and objects by moving them from place and cleaning all parts: top, side, back and bottom.
  7. Also remember to dust off the skirting boards, sockets and switches.
  8. Finally, dust off the floor. Preferably use the vacuum cleaner and wipe the cloth with a general purpose cleaner.

Step by step to clean the bathroom

  1. Before you start cleaning the bathroom, remove towels, rugs, trash and objects.
  2. Begin cleaning across the bathing area: first scrub the tiles and box using detergent sponge to remove accumulated fat.
  3. Then clean the floor of the bath area.
  4. Sanitize the toilet with disinfectant and brush / sponge for this purpose only. (Do not use the same sponge or cloth to clean other places to avoid contamination of bacteria).
  5. Clean cabinets, objects, mirrors with a general purpose cleaner dampened cloth.
  6. In the mirror wipe dry after wet so as not to stain.
  7. Clean all floor area of ​​bathroom.
  8. Put everything back in its place (trash bin, rugs, etc.).

Step by step to clean the room

  1. At the window start by cleaning the window frames. With a vacuum cleaner, remove dust accumulation between cracks.
  2. Then use the general purpose wipe dampened cloth and wipe the entire frame from top to bottom.
  3. Proceed to cleaning the glass: use a damp cloth with a general purpose cleaner, wipe the entire surface from the outside and inside.
  4. To avoid staining the glass, use a dry cloth after using the damp cloth.
  5. Dust off all furniture and objects by moving them from place and cleaning all parts: top, side, back and bottom.
  6. Also dust off the skirting boards, sockets and switches.
  7. Use the vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the sofa, cushions, armchairs and carpet.
  8. Finally, dust off the floor. Preferably use the vacuum cleaner and wipe the cloth with a general purpose cleaner.

Step by step to clean the kitchen

  1. Start cleaning the kitchen with the dishes. First wash and rinse all items.
  2. Dry all dishes and store each item in its place.
  3. Clean the window and glass with a cloth dampened with a general cleaner.
  4. Then wipe the glass with a dry cloth to avoid staining.
  5. Clean cabinets using sponge / cloth with mild detergent. If necessary, rinse the cloth and iron it more than once to remove debris buildup from the product.
  6. Then do the detailed cleaning of the appliances: stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator.
  7. Clean the kitchen floor by first removing the dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
  8. Then scrub the floor.
  9. Finally, wipe the dampened cloth.

Essential products for good cleaning

Juliana cites the main products that can not be missed when doing a careful cleaning at home:

  • General / Multipurpose Cleaner: facilitates cleaning because it is used on various surfaces.
  • Disinfectant: Sanitizing the toilet prevents contamination that can cause disease.
  • Detergent / Degreaser: It breaks down fat molecules making it easy to remove dirt.

Juliana adds that there are specific and multipurpose products from various brands that can be used for cleaning on various surfaces. "Such products can be found in general supermarkets and give a good result," he says.

It is also possible to use the 1 tablespoon solution of neutral detergent diluted in a 5 liter bucket of water. This solution facilitates porcelain tile cleaning and enhances shine. But we advise that people always read carefully the specifications and recommendations of suppliers / manufacturer, thus avoiding any damage, such as stains ?, highlights Juliana.


“However, we at Clear Clean work with surface-specific, biodegradable products where we get a much higher yield and revitalize the shine with every cleanup,” he adds, noting that hiring a specific company can be a good way when time is short. to do a? deeper cleaning? at home.

Tips to help clean up

1. Before you start cleaning, gather all the material you will use, such as a broom, vacuum cleaner, cloths, disinfectants, etc. Let them lean against a wall, behind a door, or anywhere that won't get in the way. This speeds up the service because if you have to leave the room you are cleaning all the time to pick up a product you risk losing focus on cleaning.

Read also: 17 ways to avoid and clean up dust at home

2. If possible, enlist the help of your spouse, child or family member in cleaning. You have to divide the tasks beforehand, for example, so that each one is responsible for a room in the house.

3. Put a sound to accompany your cleaning. This will make time pass much faster and the service will automatically become much more enjoyable.

Did you like the guidelines ?! The goal is to help you make your home even cleaner and more comfortable without any major sacrifices! After all, with good tips and, especially, organizing well, it is possible to do a thorough and thorough cleaning without spending so much time!

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