• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Storing/Organizing
  • Home Maintenance
  • Cleaning & Odors
  • Moving Tips
  • Decor Inside & Out
  • Yard Sales
  • More
    • Electronics & Gadgets
    • Health & Beauty
    • Hobbies & Crafts
    • Home & Garden
    • Jobs & Money
    • Outdoor Fun
    • Travel

DIY Household Tips Guide

Real People. Real Experiences. Real Helpful.

a Fun Times Guide site

Home » Home & Garden » Cleaning Things » 7 Speed Cleaning Tips From A Professional House Cleaner

7 Speed Cleaning Tips From A Professional House Cleaner

91 Shares
Pin83
Share8
Tweet

Some articles on this site contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to yourself.


cleaning-supplies-by-bies.jpg People usually want to clean their home in the shortest amount of time possible.

As a professional house cleaner, I’ve whittled my best speed cleaning tips down to 7.

Hopefully, these tips will help you get your cleaning chores done quickly, while still doing a good job.

The following speed cleaning tips address those simple things that are often overlooked when you’re in a hurry trying to clean your house in a rush.

 

#1 – Have a plan.

Set a a plan of action including exactly where you will start and what you want to accomplish on this particular day. This will help you save time, because you won’t forget things and have to backtrack. It may help to make a list, then check things off as you go.

 

#2 – Have all the necessary tools.
cleaning-supplies.jpg

Gather all the tools and cleaning supplies that you’ll need. A couple of things that I suggest buying:

  • a good apron with pockets (like a cleaning apron, a gardening apron, even a tool apron will work)
  • a cleaning tray or cart

The more organized you are, the better. And remember to always put things back in their proper place when you’re finished using them. That way, everything will stay neat and tidy and you’ll know where to look when you need to use those things the next time.

 

#3 – Work from top to bottom.
dusting-the-ceiling-fan.jpg

Cleaning from the top to the bottom can be a great timesaver because if you’re cleaning a ceiling fan or cobwebs up in the corner, you won’t have to worry about knocking dust onto a freshly dusted table or vacuumed carpet.

 

#4 – Time yourself.

Putting a time limit on various house cleaning tasks is another way to save time when speed cleaning. That way, you won’t get caught up on one small job and spend too much time there, or get side-tracked altogether.

 

#5 – If it isn’t dirty, don’t clean it.

If something isn’t dirty then skip it this time. Don’t clean everything just because “it’s there”. This is a simple way to save time since you won’t be wasting time cleaning every single thing in your house, when some things are already clean (enough).

 

#6 – Mop floors by hand.

Mopping your floors by hand sounds hard, but actually it’s simple and fast. All you need is a small bucket with mop water and a rag. This method can save time because you can wipe the baseboards at the same time.

 

#7 – Pay attention to your surroundings.

By paying attention to your surroundings while you’re cleaning, you will be less likely to break things. You see, it’s far too easy while you’re vacuuming to back right into a table, or a lamp, or trip over something that’s on the floor.

BONUS TIP:  If you’re cleaning anywhere near a door… lock it! That way, no one can open the door and collide with you or your cleaning supplies.

 

Hopefully these speed cleaning tips will help you get through your cleaning chores more quickly so you will have more time to do things besides cleaning.

Charity
Charity

I’m a professional house cleaner. I have been self-employed for the past several years, and I thoroughly enjoy cleaning houses for a living. Yes, it can be very tiring, but I find that it can be very rewarding, too.

91 Shares
Pin83
Share8
Tweet

Filed Under: Cleaning Things, Home & Garden Tagged With: Dusting, Money-Saving Ideas, Springtime

Primary Sidebar

About Us

LynnetteI like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Household Tips and Life Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm super-organized. And I LOVE to clean! I even enjoy doing laundry (but not ironing). I’m also a lifelong dog owner -- so I often share my favorite tips for living with dogs inside your home (like smart home design choices and dog-friendly cleaning & decorating ideas). Career-wise, I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started... and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). Prior to that, I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about instead. For example, I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. When I’m not cleaning, organizing, decorating, or fixing something… you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I've personally written over 200 articles about cleaning, organization, DIY repairs, and household hacks on this site! A few have over 2M shares; many others have over 100K shares.

Lynnette: View My Blog Posts

AvatarI’m a first-time mom. I work from home and I write. Tackling random DIY projects while my husband is at work and my toddler is asleep is how I spend my free time these days. I also enjoy discovering new products and gadgets that will make life easier with a dog, a cat, an active little boy, a Harley-loving husband, and all of our extended family!

Candida: View My Blog Posts

Top Searches

Appliances Aromatherapy Bathroom Candles Carpet Cleaning Sponges Clothing Cool Household Products Creative Uses For Everyday Things Curtains Declutter Essential Oils Flooring free stuff Furniture Garage Gift Ideas Go Green Grass And Lawn Care Home Buyers Home Sellers Kids Kitchen landscaping Laundry Money-Making Ideas Money-Saving Ideas Moving Supplies Moving Tips Odors Outdoor Living Painting Pets Plastic Bags Remodeling Reviews Of Household Products Roof Shower And Bath Soap Springtime Stains Trees And Shrubs Vacuum Cleaners Weather Yard Sales

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Fun Times Guide logo
Shop Our Favorite Items

Copyright © 2004-2021 The Fun Times Guide | Privacy Policy | About | Contact | Sitemap