The Clean Boot Blog

Even if housecleaning isn’t your favorite hobby, the results always give grounds for the effort made. There are many important yet often neglected areas of your home that need special attention. This post is intended to highlight some of the most simple and effective ways to freshen up every corner of your home.

The Routine is the Method

Cutting your cleaning time always starts with a system. That apparently means following the same cleaning order every day. To avoid confusion and speed up cleaning, make sure to work one room at a time.

In addition to that, it’s also important to always start cleaning from the top and then clean from left to right to ensure you cover the entire area.

Use a Professional-Grade Window Squeegee

Many times you don’t get your expected shine and cleanliness with conventional window cleaners and paper towels. This is where a window squeegee can be your best friend. Take a bucket of water and mix a few drops of regular liquid dish soap. With the help of a cloth, wipe your windows thoroughly and then squeegee it off.

If you don’t want to use a squeegee, clean windows with a microfiber cloth and a commercially-available glass cleaner. Always wipe in a horizontal direction and never rub in circles.

Have a Variety of Cleaning Tools and Products Handy

Having the most important cleaning equipment and products handy = efficiency. A tool apron can have all your required tools, so you can easily use them. Fill a spray bottle from large concentrate containers, to make them easy to carry.

Use High-Quality Feather Dusters

Feather dusters are a multi-purpose tool that can help you remove dust from blinds, frames, corners and other hard to reach dirty areas. Ostrich feather dusters are believed to be the best, as it tackles the dust and the feathers stay firm and in place. While a feather duster is a great tool for everyday dusting, you should use a vacuum cleaner or a microfiber cloth for any heavy buildup.

Remove Grease

Grease naturally builds up on kitchen surfaces including stoves and cabinets. Look for a grease-cutting liquid having orange oil infused.

Take a bucket full of warm water. Mix one tablespoon of liquid soap with water and wipe cabinets with a cloth. Do not over rub the surfaces as it may result in discoloration or damage. For tough stains, mix baking soda with water and apply on the affected areas with the help of a cloth. Rinse with a different cloth.

Get Rid of Rust Stains

Use a lemon to get rid of rust stains from garages and driveways. The acidic nature of lemon will eliminate rust. Simply, cut a lemon in half and directly rub it on the affected area. Let is rest for 5 minutes. Rinse with clean water. You can even use a bristled brush to help scrape tough rust.

Mineral Deposits

No matter how well you cleaned your bathroom, hard water stains will spoil the entire look. To get rid of those unwanted mineral deposits, take white vinegar and pour it on the affected faucets. Wipe off with a clean cloth.

Clean a Microwave like a Pro!

The inside of your microwave is certainly one of the most neglected areas. You would be surprised to learn how easily you can get rid of those tough microwave stains. Just put a full mug of water into your microwave until the water starts boiling. The boiling water will create moisture. Wipe off the surfaces with a damp cloth.

In conclusion, if you’re really looking to reduce your cleaning time, try to clean more often. Deep clean your house every month so that you don’t have to invest so much time on daily cleaning.