Clean the entire house in no time

Cleaning is important, but it can sometimes feel like a source of stress in everyday life. Sometimes there isn't enough time, especially when other things demand our attention. Here we share our best tips for quickly and efficiently cleaning the entire house without burning yourself out.

Last edited on May 20, 2024

 

 

It certainly is satisfying to clear out cupboards and drawers, wipe them down with soap and a cloth, and feel that everything is tidy, organized, clean, and nice—but life doesn't always look like that. We don't feel good when there's too much dirt and clutter at home, but we also don't feel good when cleaning becomes a source of stress, a burden in everyday life.

You probably recognize situations when exams are scheduled too close together and there simply aren't enough hours for “studying,” or when the children are sick, don't sleep at night, or the house is being repainted … then it's easy for cleaning not to get done, and that's completely okay. That's life! But then a time comes when everything needs to be sorted out and cleaned up, and it's important not to push yourself so hard that you burn out. Here are my best tips for cleaning the entire house at lightning speed.

 

1. Explain the situation to the family. It takes one person a very long time to clear everything up, BUT if you all help out, it will be done more quickly and you can then do something else.

*It can be helpful to set a goal. For example: If we all help out and tidy up, we can have ice cream or watch a film afterward.
*Divide the home into areas so that everyone has their own room to take responsibility for.
*Explain the order of tasks.

2. Start by sorting:
* Dirty laundry goes to the laundry room—clean clothes should be put away. The hallway is often a problem. Make sure the family doesn't keep all their belongings in the hallway. Ski boots and hiking boots most likely don't need to be left out. Put them away in the storage room so cleaning becomes easier right away.

 

 

* Sort the paper, glass, and household waste—throw away everything that should be discarded. Gather and sort advertisements, old envelopes, cardboard, and other paper. Throw away other rubbish and sort any deposit bottles.

 

 

Put the dishes in the dishwasher and start it. Now take out ALL the recycling, laundry, and rubbish, including the bathroom bin and any wastebaskets in other rooms.

Once this has been done in all the rooms—FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. The worst is over, and together it doesn’t take long at all.

 

 

3. Now it’s time to clean. Of course, this depends on how much time you have for cleaning at rocket speed, but do whatever you / you all have time for.

Start by mixing up soap spray and getting out cloths. At Soapa, we have developed soap spray for the kitchen, living room, and bathroom. It’s a good idea to have one of each type ready.

 

 

Start at the top and wipe all table and countertop surfaces clean. Wipe off any sticky high chairs, and clean the kitchen cabinet doors with soap spray and a soft cloth. You can spray the cooktop and leave it for a little while so the soap can do its work ;) 

 

If you have time, wipe down the baseboards, bookshelves, and so on … but you know what? If you’re in a hurry, it’s not the end of the world. You can do that another day.

4. The toilet—a very important area for making the home feel clean and nice. So start by cleaning the toilet. Feel free to use bathroom soap in the toilet and scrub with the toilet brush. It’s a good idea to leave a little soap in the toilet to dissolve anything that has stuck. If you have a toilet seat that can easily be removed, my best tip is to take it off, place it on the shower floor, and clean it with soap and water. Our bathroom soap spray works excellently on porcelain. Never use the same cloth in other rooms; have a dedicated cloth for cleaning the toilet. Professional cleaners use pink/red cloths only for toilets (a color code ;) ), so you avoid spreading bacteria around the house. Now spray the sink and taps with soap spray and wipe them clean. Done!

5. The floors. Your floors probably don’t look very appealing now! When you clean from top to bottom, everything ends up on the floors. If you’re really “short on time,” just vacuum throughout the house and voilà, the whole house will look clean in no time.

If you have a little more time, mop the floors after vacuuming. Add a little of our pine-scented soap to the mop bucket, and the house will feel “spotlessly clean.” If you have vinyl or parquet floors, use water and soap sparingly; you do not need much for these types of flooring.


6. If you have just a tiny bit of time to spare, my “top-notch tip” is to clean the mirrors and taps with window cleaner and a soft cloth—it makes that little extra difference.

There you go! The house is clean, and you can relax or welcome your guests if you needed to clean before hosting a gathering or party.

You can take care of the oven, floor drains, and windows another time ;)

 

Best regards, Sara

 

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Questions and Answers

 

How can you make cleaning more efficient when you are short on time?
Explain the situation to the family and divide up the work. Set a shared goal, such as buying ice cream or watching a film afterwards, to make cleaning more fun and faster.

Which areas of the home are most important to focus on when cleaning quickly?
Focus on sorting dirty laundry, throwing out rubbish, cleaning surfaces, and cleaning the toilet thoroughly. Vacuum or mop the floors for a quick and visible improvement.

What tips are there for keeping floors clean when you have little time?
Vacuum the floors for a quick clean. If you have more time, mop the floors with a little soap in the mop bucket. Use water and soap sparingly on vinyl floors or parquet.

 

Which products do we recommend for quick and effective cleaning?
We recommend our specially designed soap sprays for the kitchen, living room, and bathroom. They are easy to use and tough on dirt. For cleaning floors, our spruce-scented soap is perfect for giving your home a fresh feel. For glass, we highly recommend this spray. 

 

With the Soapa range you can make sure the whole house is clean and smells wonderful!