This article will help you get your home or apartment organized quickly and effectively. Depending on the size of your living space, cleaning can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes. Don’t believe it? It’s absolutely doable! You can allocate as much time as you have, but no more. Don’t let the cleaning process dictate how much time you need. Allow yourself to get it done. Make sure you set aside enough time for each room. The key is to start!

Part 1

Step 1. Grab a large trash bag and start cleaning.

Step 1

First, take a trash bag and do a walkthrough of your home. Collect all the trash, including unwanted items from the bathroom and bedroom. Once you’re done, gather all the trash from the kitchen and take the bags outside for disposal.

Step 2. Gather all the dirty laundry.

Step 2

Next, collect all the dirty clothes. Don’t forget to check for used towels in the bathroom. Send them to the laundry or load them into the washing machine. During this time, the machine can wash while you continue cleaning. You can also place the dirty laundry in a designated bag or basket and set it aside for later washing.

Step 3. Clear all dirty dishes.

Step 3

The next step is to clear all dirty dishes. Take them to the kitchen and wash them thoroughly. After that, dry and put the dishes away in the cabinet, if possible.

Step 4. Time to dust.

Step 4

Now it’s time to dust. Grab two cloths: one for wooden surfaces and another for all other surfaces. Apply polish to the cloth and wipe down wooden furniture. Make sure you dust all rooms; this is important to do before you vacuum.

Step 5. Wipe down all surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom.

Step 5

Carefully wipe all surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom. Countertops, microwave, stove, sink, bathtub, and toilet should all shine. Use appropriate cleaning products for this task.

Step 6. Vacuum all rooms.

Step 6

Now grab the vacuum cleaner and start cleaning in all rooms. Pay special attention to areas where you spend a lot of time.

Step 7. Remove unnecessary items from surfaces.

Step 7

Walk through all the rooms once more and remove any excess items that might be lying on tables, chairs, and nightstands. Your cleaning is complete!