Cleaning your home can feel like a never-ending chore. As soon as you finish tidying one room, another area seems to get messy again. However, with some clever speed cleaning hacks, you can cut your cleaning time significantly while still getting your house sparkling clean. Here are some of my favorite speed cleaning tricks for every room in the house.
Kitchen
The kitchen tends to attract clutter and dirt quickly, so it’s important to stay on top of cleaning it. Here are some shortcuts to make kitchen cleaning faster:
Clear Counter Clutter
Counters get covered in appliances, dishes, mail, etc. Make it a habit to put things away or toss clutter daily so counters stay clear. This makes cleaning easier and makes the kitchen look tidy instantly.
Clean As You Cook
Wash utensils, dishes, and wipe spills as you cook instead of leaving a huge mess at the end. This prevents baked-on food and saves time.
Use a Magic Eraser
Magic erasers quickly remove grease and grime from appliances, walls, floors, and countertops. Keep one handy for speedy spot cleaning.
Schedule a Speed Cleaning Session
Set a timer for 10-15 minutes and see how much you can get done. Focus on quick tasks like wiping surfaces, putting away dishes, and sweeping the floor.
Bathroom
The bathroom needs frequent cleaning to prevent grime buildup. Use these tips to cut bathroom cleaning time:
Clean in Sections
Tackle one section of the bathroom at a time. For example, wipe down the mirror and sink, then move to the toilet, then the tub.
Use a Timer
Set a 5-minute timer and see how much you can clean before time runs out. This adds a fun challenge.
Spray Cleaner in Advance
Before scrubbing the tub, toilet, or shower, spray cleaner and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to soften grime for easier cleaning.
Use a Magic Eraser
Magic erasers quickly remove soap scum and hard water stains from tubs, showers, sinks, and tile.
Bedroom
Bedrooms tend to collect clutter. Use these tips to speed clean the bedroom:
Make Your Bed
Making your bed neatens the room instantly. Do this first thing when cleaning the bedroom.
Create Quick Clutter Zones
Dump all the clutter on your nightstand or dresser into a box or basket. File and put things away later to quickly neaten surfaces.
Set a Discard Pile
As you clean, set aside items to donate or toss into a discard pile. Eliminating clutter is speed cleaning.
Do a 10 Minute Tidy
Set a 10-minute timer and put away as many items as possible in that time. It’s amazing how much you can do in just 10 minutes.
Living Room
The living room tends to collect lots of clutter. Apply these tips to clean it faster:
Declutter First
Start by rounding up dishes, blankets, toys, etc. and putting them away. This clears the decks for faster cleaning.
Use a Caddy
Fill a caddy with cleaning supplies and carry from room to room versus retrieving supplies separately.
Dust with Microfiber
Dry dust furniture and TV screens with a microfiber cloth instead of cleaning sprays or wood polish. Microfiber cloths trap dust well.
Schedule a Speed Session
See how much you can get done in a 15 or 30-minute speed cleaning burst. Tackle quick tasks like vacuuming, dusting, and decluttering.
Whole House
Some speed cleaning tips apply to the whole house:
Start with a Clear Surface
Always wipe surfaces clear before disinfecting or dusting them. This prevents just moving dirt around.
Work Top to Bottom
Work from the top of the room down. This stops dust and grime from falling onto already cleaned areas.
Put Supplies in Each Room
Keep a small cleaning caddy in each room so supplies are on hand versus carrying them from room to room.
Set a Timer
Timing mini cleaning sessions adds focus and a sense of accomplishment as you race the clock.
Close Clutter Loopholes
Eliminate habits that generate clutter like putting mail on counters or leaving shoes by the door. Close loopholes that lead to mess.
Conclusion
The key to speed cleaning is working smarter, not harder. Prep like pre-treating surfaces, decluttering first, using times limits, and organizing supplies cuts cleaning time significantly. Test these speed cleaning hacks, and you’ll get a clean home faster.
