Ever found yourself staring at that designated chair with piles of clothes, thinking you’ll clear that up the next day? And that next day never really comes? Between work, meeting friends, going out on grocery runs, and doing countless other things, cleaning the home just stays as one of the tasks on your post-it note.
What you’re really lacking isn’t time, but a solid routine. All you need is the weekend to fully deep-clean your house, and if you think that’s not doable, this simple guide is here to help.
Saturday Morning
Saturday morning is for getting your feet dirty, quite literally. The goal here is to clean the kitchen and bathrooms, which often collect the most grime and require tedious effort.
Use a heavy-cleaning solution to spray down the countertops and cabinet doors. Let the cleaner sit while you declutter the refrigerator. Toss anything you don’t need anymore, clean the shelves with warm soapy water, and use the trusty baking soda-vinegar concoction to degrease the stovetop, microwave, and backsplash. That’s your kitchen done.
Next, spray the cleaner on your shower walls, sinks, tubs, and toilet. Let it sit for a few minutes while you declutter and organize your bathroom cabinet. When you return, minimal scrubbing should be enough to rinse away all the grime, and your bathroom will be back to its clean self.
Saturday Afternoon
Now that the heavy scrubbing is done, move to your walls, floors, and carpets. These often stay neglected during quick clean-ups, so take your time and clean them well. Start from the top: dust the light fixtures, drawer tops, ceiling fans, and wall corners.
Dust tends to stick to walls, so use a damp cloth or a flat mop to wipe down the surfaces. This not only ensures that all the falling dust gets vacuumed later but also makes your home look and smell better.
The final step is to vacuum and deep clean your hard floors and carpets. Vacuum all the floors thoroughly, especially under furniture. If you have hard floors, first mop them using a disinfectant to remove bacteria, and then vacuum the carpets to ensure everything looks spick and span.
When you’re done, have some of those Crescent Canna gummies, switch on your favorite movie, and reward yourself for a long day of cleaning!
Sunday Morning
After all the grunt work, Sunday is for the comfort zones of your abode, like the living room and bedrooms. Start by cleaning the beds first; take off the bedsheets, pillowcases, and comforters to wash them. Use a cloth to wipe down the dressers and nightstands while your washing machine runs. If possible, flip and rotate your mattress too. Your back will thank you.
Next, vacuum the sofas and armchairs. Don’t forget to get into their crevices to get the stubborn dirt stuck inside. You can also use a linen spray on your furniture to reset the aroma inside.
Sunday Afternoon
This last round will involve a final sweep of the floors, organizing your closet, and taking out the trash. Head to the closet first, organize all the clothes, fold them neatly, and remove anything unnecessary.
Then, move to the floors. You’ve spent the weekend moving dust from here and there, so now it’s time to clean it all away. Vacuum end-to-end, moving furniture wherever possible to ensure every nook and cranny is spotless. Finish it off with a deep mopping session, and finally, get rid of all the trash.
Celebrate the Victory
It’s Sunday evening, and your home now looks like a pristine and inviting space, as it should. See? Keeping your home clean doesn’t have to feel like a chore when you space out your tasks and do them orderly. And when all that’s done, it’s time to celebrate your spotless home!