The five minute clean upSomeone popping round unexpectedly? Just a matter of moments to get your house looking shipshape? Here’s what do to fool your guests into believing you’re a domestic goddess.
- Only focus on rooms they’re likely to go into. Close all other doors.
- Wipe around the sink in the bathroom and chuck some cleaner down the loo (giving it a quick scrub if it needs it).
- Straighten the towels in the bathroom.
- Plump up the cushions in the lounge and gather any toys into bin bags and drop them in the kids’ rooms.
- Clear the coffee table of any clutter.
- Pile any dirty plates in the dishwasher.
- Wipe the kitchen surfaces and pop on a pot of coffee.
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The 10 minute clean up House desperately needs a going over before you go to work or before the kids come home from school? Here’s what to focus on when you’ve got just 10 minutes to spare.
- All of the above plus…
- Hit the floors with a very quick vacuum (we’re talking around items here rather than under them).
- Gather up all clothing and throw it in the laundry bin.
- Empty all the bins.
The 15 minute clean upLet’s face it, the 15 minute clean-up is the maximum most of us get during the week. Here’s how to maximise your time to get your house looking as clean as possible in this tiny window.
- All of the above plus...
- Make the beds. It’s amazing how made beds can instantly transform your house.
- Run around communal areas with a duster. Invest in a feather duster. It costs a few pounds more but is much easier than a cloth when you need to clean quickly.