Archive for July 31st, 2011
Many of us prefer to live in clean and organized homes. Cleaning is done by all nature’s creatures; have you ever seen a dirty bear’s cave? However, there are some of us within the human species that will rarely be seen polishing their personal habitats. For these people, putting things away and swishing some cleaner around the toilet bowl doesn’t happen very often.
Probably the biggest issue for those who don’t have the cleanest room is where to start. Once the clutter has piled up and the bathroom hasn’t been cleaned in over a month, where does one really start? For many, they don’t start because it is simply too overwhelming. If they were provided some knowledge of how to clean and the tools necessary, they may clean a little more often.
Some may even think that picking things up is the same as being cleaned up. Unfortunately, this is actually called removing clutter and can actually take the longest to do. Cleaning is when actual products are used to sanitize surfaces to reduce germs and keep our inside environments healthy. Okay, so first begin by picking up and throwing out all garbage, putting dirty clothes in the hamper and dishes in the dishwasher. Everything needs to be put where it belongs. Once this is done, then the actual cleaning can begin.
Ah yes, the process of actually using cleaners and disinfectants, rags and sponges, brooms and toilet brushes. Of course, it helps to be organized before you even begin, and this is not hard to do. Use a carry bin or bucket to hold your supplies, and is it easy to move from room to room as you clean. The carry all should be big enough to hold the essentials such as clean dust rags, rubber gloves, antibacterial cleaner, window cleaner and an all-purpose cleaner. Your tote can also hold a small plastic bag to put trash in if necessary so you don’t have to keep going to the garbage can. In addition, it is best to use the right product for a certain job otherwise you are just wasting time and money.