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Day 10: Deep Clean the Living Room Furniture
Today we go back to the living room. Last week you cleaned the living room walls, ceiling, floors etc. If there was anything you didn’t manage to complete, start out with those tasks and then move on to this week’s tasks.
Today you will deep clean the living room furniture and other surfaces.
Important Note:
Keep in mind that the time it takes you to complete the tasks, and the order in which you do them, depends entirely on you. It depends on your skill, your working style, the time that you can afford to put in each day, the size of your rooms and your cleanliness standards.
So, whatever you do, don’t get overwhelmed and work at your own pace. It doesn’t matter if you take a bit longer to complete the challenge.
Do whatever works for you – skip certain tasks, add others. But, just clean something!
So, whatever you do, don’t get overwhelmed and work at your own pace. It doesn’t matter if you take a bit longer to complete the challenge.
Do whatever works for you – skip certain tasks, add others. But, just clean something!
Also be sure to check the notes at the end, for some useful tips to help you stay on track and save time cleaning.
Today’s Cleaning Plan
Daily Cleaning Tasks: Keep that daily routine going and use a checklist to stay on track!!
Weekly Cleaning Tasks: Surface clean the Living Room and Entrance and spend a little extra time deep cleaning.
Monthly Deep Cleaning tasks
- Deep clean living room surfaces: Wipe down all surfaces, such as table tops and open shelves. Remove all items on the surface, spray it with a suitable cleaner and wipe down thoroughly. Then wipe down and clean the items – table lamps, knickknacks etc – and neatly arrange them back in place. Keep these items to a bare minimum to make cleaning easier. Also thoroughly clean electronics such as the music system, television etc. if they are placed on the surfaces you are cleaning.
- Deep clean living room furniture: Start with the couch. Remove the cushions and vacuum/dust them outside by beating with a broom. If they have removable cushion covers, put them in the wash and put on a fresh set. Clean the couch thoroughly using a vacuum or by just brushing it off. Remember to clean the crevices and feet of the couch as well.Similarly, vacuum/dust and clean all upholstered and other furniture – tables, chairs etc. Use a toothbrush to clean any carved furniture or hard to reach spots.
- Deep clean the carpets, rugs, doormats: Take off carpets and rugs and clean the floor underneath. Clean the carpets and put them back. Spot clean any mild stains and if required. If warranted, get a professional cleaning done.Vacuum the doormats or take them outdoors and dust them down. If they can be washed, wash them as recommended.
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Tips to remember during the 30 Day House Cleaning Challenge
- Before you begin, gather all the necessary tools and keep them ready. You could get yourself a cleaning caddy or just use a basket or box.
- Decide on a specific amount of time that you can/will spend cleaning and set a timer. Work as quickly as you can within this time and don’t get distracted. (Except if it’s an emergency of some kind!)
- Start cleaning from the top of the room and work your way down. This will prevent dust falling on surfaces that you have already cleaned.
- Work from one side of the room to the other side, in a systematic matter, so that you don’t miss any spots.
- When the timer goes off, stop working! You can catch up with what you have missed during your next cleaning session.
- Use checklists to track your progress and to ensure that you don’t miss out anything. Checklists are especially useful in instances where you cannot complete a task and need to reschedule it.
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