A guide to cleaning the whole house to welcome the new year
The New Year is coming, and a thorough cleaning of the whole house can not only make the home look brand new, but also bring comfort and good mood for the new year. The following is a detailed guide to cleaning the whole house to help you easily welcome the new year.
Preparation before cleaning
Plan the cleaning order: Generally, you can clean in the order of bedroom, bathroom, study, dining room, kitchen, living room, balcony, and entrance, or adjust it according to your own situation. Each room follows the principle of top to bottom and from inside to outside, first clean the dust in high places and corners, and then clean the furniture and floor.
Sort out the sundries: Sort the whole house before cleaning, sort the items and place them, clean up the unnecessary sundries and garbage, and choose to donate, throw away or store them to reduce obstacles to cleaning work.
Prepare cleaning tools and supplies: prepare brooms, mops, rags, detergents, disinfectants, brushes, vacuum cleaners, rubber gloves and other cleaning tools and supplies. You can also prepare special detergents according to the cleaning needs of different areas, such as kitchen oil cleaners, bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, etc.
Cleaning methods for each area
Bedroom
Bed: Replace bedding such as sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases, etc., turn over or pat the mattress to remove dust and mites. If the mattress has stains, wipe it with a special mattress cleaner. At the same time, clean the debris and dust under the bed, which can be cleaned with a broom or vacuum cleaner.
Wardrobe: First empty the clothes in the wardrobe, sort them, and remove unnecessary clothes. Wipe the inside and outside of the wardrobe with a damp cloth to remove dust and stains. For corners and gaps, use a small brush to clean. Finally, put the clothes back into the wardrobe neatly.
Other furniture: such as dressing tables, desks, etc., first wipe the surface dust with a dry rag, then wipe the stains with a wet rag dipped in detergent, and finally wipe dry with a dry rag.
Bathroom
Toilet: First flush the stains in the toilet, pour in an appropriate amount of toilet cleaner, and use a toilet brush to carefully scrub the inside and edges, including the toilet seat, cover, etc., and finally rinse with clean water. For the outside of the toilet, wipe it with a damp cloth dipped in detergent.
Bathroom cabinet: First empty the items in the bathroom cabinet, clean up the debris and dust, wipe the inside and outside with a damp cloth, and use detergent to wipe the areas with heavy stains. Check the toiletries and cosmetics, and clean out those that are expired or unused.
Shower area: Use a damp cloth to wipe the water stains and dirt on the surface of the shower head, faucet, shower, etc. If the nozzle is clogged, remove the nozzle, soak it in white vinegar, and then use a needle or brush to clean the nozzle hole. Spray detergent or a special bathroom cleaner on the tiles and glass doors, wipe gently with a brush or rag to remove scale and stains, and finally rinse with clean water.
Floor: First use a broom or mop to clean hair and debris, then use a mop to dip in an appropriate amount of detergent or disinfectant to mop the floor, paying attention to cleaning corners and the bottom of the toilet where dirt is easily hidden, and finally mop it clean with clean water.
Kitchen
Stove: First remove the pots and debris on the stove, wipe the surface oil and dust with a damp cloth, then spray the stove-specific cleaner on the oily areas, let it sit for a few minutes, gently wipe it with a rag or steel wool, and finally rinse it with clean water. For the stove head and fire rack, you can remove them and soak them in hot water and add detergent, then brush them with a brush after soaking.
Range hood: First remove the oil cup, pour out the waste oil and clean it, then wipe the outer shell and filter of the range hood with a damp cloth to remove the surface oil and dust. For the filter, you can soak it in a mixture of detergent and white vinegar, soak it for about 20 minutes, then brush it clean with a brush, finally rinse it with clean water, dry it, and then install it back.
Cabinets: First empty the items in the cabinets, clean the internal debris and dust, wipe the inside and outside with a damp cloth, and wipe the areas with heavy stains with detergent. At the same time, check the food and seasonings, and clean out the expired or spoiled ones.
Sink: Clean the debris and garbage in the sink, pour an appropriate amount of baking soda and white vinegar into the sink, gently wipe the sink surface and drain with a brush or rag, and finally rinse with clean water. You can use boiling water to scald the drain to remove dirt and odor in the pipe.
Living room
Furniture: First wipe the dust on the surface of the furniture with a dry rag. For areas with more stains, use a wet rag dipped in an appropriate amount of detergent to gently wipe, and then wipe dry with a dry rag. For sofas, you can use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and debris first, fabric sofas can be cleaned with professional fabric cleaners, and leather sofas can be wiped and maintained with leather care agents.
Floor: First sweep the floor or vacuum the floor to remove dust and debris, and then mop the floor. If the floor is dirty, add an appropriate amount of detergent or floor cleaning liquid to the mop water. For tile floors, wet mop and then dry with a dry mop; for wooden floors, pay attention to controlling the moisture of the mop.
Windows: First wipe the window glass and window frame with a damp cloth to remove surface dust and stains, then use newspaper or a clean rag to dip a small amount of glass cleaner and wipe again to make the glass brighter and cleaner. For screens, use a brush dipped in detergent to gently scrub, or remove the screen and rinse with clean water.
Balcony
Debris cleaning: First clean up the debris and garbage on the balcony and remove unnecessary items.
Floor cleaning: Use a broom to sweep the dust and fallen leaves on the balcony floor, and wipe the balcony railings, windows, etc. with a damp cloth.
Item arrangement: If there are clothes and sheets hanging out to dry, wash and replace them, and at the same time organize the green plants and other items on the balcony.
Entrance
Floor cleaning: First use a broom or vacuum cleaner to clean the dust and debris on the entrance floor, then wipe the surface and interior of the shoe cabinet with a damp cloth to remove stains and odors.
Shoe sorting: Clean the shoes in the entrance, store or throw away the unnecessary shoes, and put some deodorants or desiccants in the shoe cabinet to keep the shoe cabinet dry and fresh.
Sorting and disinfection after cleaning
Sort items: After completing the cleaning of each room, put the previously sorted items back to their respective positions according to classification to keep the home clean and orderly. You can further use storage boxes, storage racks, etc. to store items, so that the items are placed more neatly and beautifully.
Disinfection work: In order to ensure the hygiene and health of the home environment, some frequently touched items and areas can be disinfected, such as door handles, switches, remote controls, toilet seats, etc. You can use disinfectant wipes or disinfectant for wiping and disinfection, follow the instructions for use of the disinfectant, and pay attention to safety.