2 weeks Ago By Rebecca Miller
WOMEN spend on average 12 hours and 15 minutes a week cleaning. Men, on the other hand, spend seven hours and 54 minutes doing household chores, according to data from Well Polished . But, according to Shark , you can get your whole house sparkling in less than an hour.
Experts at the household appliance brand explained: “Spring cleaning can take as long as a week. And cleaning major appliances such as an oven can take the best part of the day. “But there may be times in your home when you just need to get things done as quickly as possible.
“Whether you’re working overtime or you’re preparing your home for unexpected guests, it always pays to have a fast cleaning regime in place. READ MORE CLEANING STORIES “Then, when it’s needed, it can be put into action immediately. “It might surprise you to discover that you can clean your home to a reasonable standard in just an hour.
” If you’re not convinced, Shark shared it’s quick house cleaning guide. 1. Open windows Get fresh air flowing into your home and banish any lingering odours.
Most read in Fabulous Afterall, there’s no better air freshener than what mother nature has to offer. 2. All hands to the pump Enlist the help of everyone - many hands make light work! Give every person a list of cleaning jobs, and five minutes before the deadline, get everybody together again to discuss what has been done and what hasn’t.
3. Start at the front door Why? Because first impressions count. Declutter the entire area; even if it means stuffing shoes and bags into cupboards.
Once the entryway to your home is clear, give everything a wipe-down with a fragrant household cleaner. 4. Move on to the bathroom When you’re seriously pushed for time, cleaning should be about priorities, and there’s no bigger priority that the bathroom.
Bathrooms are usually the dirtiest room in the home. But thankfully, it’s probably the easiest to clean. Start by giving your loo a once-over with a brush and a toilet cleaner.
Alternatively, you can use bicarbonate of soda and a little white vinegar. Wipe down the rim, the seat and all exterior surfaces. You obviously won’t have time to thoroughly clean your sink, bathtub and shower.
Just give all the surfaces a liberal covering of white vinegar or your favourite multi-purpose cleaner. And wipe them down with a clean, microfibre cloth. Finally, check and replenish supplies, including loo roll, soap and towels.
5. Declutter Your next priority should be to tidy areas of your home - the hallway is already done, so tackle the living room next. Remove any clutter quickly.
Don’t worry about finding permanent homes for things — you won’t have the time. Stuff everything in the nearest cupboard or storage area. Don’t forget your laundry.
Whether it’s dirty, freshly cleaned or freshly ironed, get it out of sight as quick as you can. This will also make cleaning your home easier and faster. 6.
Tackle the kitchen Wash any dirty dishes and put them away, quickly wipe down the surfaces with a sanitising agent such as vinegar, antibacterial solutions or steam. White vinegar can cost as little as 79p. 7.
Straighten up Fluff up cushions, smooth out duvets, straighten kitchen chairs, stack magazines and books neatly, throw the kids toys into boxes. You’ll be amazed at how much you can improve the look of a room with just a minute or two of straightening up. Well Polished conducted a survey and the results are in! Most Hated Household Chores Cleaning the oven - 34% Ironing - 15% Cleaning the toilet - 10% Washing the dishes - 5% Decluttering - 4% Most Liked Household Chores Cooking meals - 21% Decluttering - 12% Hoovering - 11% Doing the laundry - 9% Tending to pets 8% Men VS Women: Who Puts the Work In? Men spend 7 hours 54 minutes a week cleaning.
Women spend 12 hours 15 minutes a week cleaning. 8. Wipe down all your glass Dirty glass always makes a space look unappealing.
Fortunately, the solution is a simple one. If you always have a spray gun filled with white vinegar and water, cleaning mirrors, glass furniture and windows will always be easy. Use paper towels or microfibre cloths for the best results.
9. Quick hoover or sweep No need to get the nozzle out, just which round the carpets with a quick hoover, or sweep any hardfloors. Hallways, kitchens and living rooms are high traffic areas so focus on cleaning these first.
And if you're looking to make light work of hoovering, The Sun tried and tested six corded vacuums and the Shark Anti Hair Wrap Corded Stick Vacuum HZ500UK came out on top. READ MORE SUN STORIES 10. Remove rubbish Once you’re happy that you’ve cleared all the clutter and litter in your home, take the rubbish out.
Refill and reposition your bins, and add a few drops of your favourite essential oils to remove any lingering odours..
