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Speed-Cleaning for Busy People

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Speed-Cleaning for Busy People

This playbook provides a series of time-efficient cleaning techniques designed for individuals with busy lifestyles. It focuses on maintaining cleanliness and organization in the home with minimal effort.

Step 1: Preparation

Gather all cleaning tools and supplies in a caddy or basket for easy transport throughout the home.

Step 2: Declutter

Spend 5-10 minutes decluttering each room, removing items that do not belong and quickly organizing surfaces.

Step 3: Dust Surfaces

Using a microfiber cloth or duster, quickly dust accessible surfaces and objects, working from top to bottom.

Step 4: Spot Clean

Address visible spots on glass, mirrors, and furniture with an all-purpose cleaner and cloth.

Step 5: Vacuum/Sweep

Vacuum carpets and rugs, sweep and mop hard floors, focusing on high-traffic areas and visible dirt.

Step 6: Trash Management

Empty all trash bins into a central trash bag, replace liners, and take the trash out to the appropriate disposal area.

Step 7: Zone Cleaning

Pick one zone each time for a detailed clean, rotating zones each cleaning session to maintain overall cleanliness.

Step 8: Final Touches

Straighten cushions, fold throws, and ensure everything is in its place before ending the session.


General Notes

Regular Schedule

To keep your cleaning efforts efficient, establish and stick to a regular cleaning schedule.

Multi-Tasking

Where possible, multitask during cleaning. For instance, clean the bathroom while soaking in tub cleaner.

Maintenance Mindset

Adopt a &#x27;clean as you go&#x27; mindset to minimize the need for longer cleaning sessions.