In all honesty, this is one thing I really struggle with! It’s one of the ho-hum, not-so-fun tasks that just has to get done before company arrives, you know? I’m not the best housekeeper in the world so honestly, it takes a bit of preparation before we have guests. I can’t even imagine what I would do if we had unexpected company. They’d probably be appalled! Don’t just show-up at my doorstep, okay? 😉
I’m one of those people who gets distracted very easily while cleaning. So much so that I start cleaning one room, go to put something away and end up cleaning another room instead. It’s just ridiculous! Then if I need to put away something from that room, I start cleaning whatever room I end up in after that! It really helps me to have a plan of action and one big list broken down by each room that needs cleaning. This helps me stay focused at the task at hand and keeps me cleaning one room at a time.
I also decided to make use of my cleaning board and list board on Pinterest (for once) to give me some easy cleaning tips and tricks. It also helps to see what works for others and what others do to keep their house in tip-top shape. I especially loved the ammonia trick to get the burnt grime off the stove-top burners. This is something I still need to put to the test, but I will definitely be doing so as soon as I get my hands on some ammonia. I was also able to use the “15 minutes a day to a cleaner house” and “a tidy house in 15 minutes” lists to help me get our house clean fast. That really comes in handy when you have a crazy little three-year-old chasing behind you messing things up as you get them clean!
1. 15 Minutes a Day to a Cleaner House
2. A Cleaning Calendar
3. Speed Cleaning: A Tidy House in 15 Minutes
4. Five Homemade Cleaners
5. Hidden Tricks to Get Your Home Sparkling
6. No-Scrub Burner Grate Cleaner
7. DIY Gunk Remover
To keep up with the cleanliness of our home while our guests are visiting, we make sure to set out Kleenex Hand Towels rather than a towel that will get used over and over with not so perfectly clean hands. We love using these because they’re disposable, save on laundry (hallelujah), and our guests aren’t wiping off or picking up germs each time they dry off their hands. They’re also soft enough that they come in handy when you run out of Kleenexes after a surprise summer cold hits the household! And they’re perfect for cleaning up the watery mess that comes with letting Alea wash her hands all by her self.
How do YOU get ready for company? What are your favorite cleaning tips & tricks?
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I really hare cleaning, but make sure I do a deep cleaning at least once a week so when company does come, the house doesn’t look like its been turns upside down. However I still spend a good day or so cleaning beforehand!!
I love the Kleenex Hand Towels to pat my face dry after washing. They are so much more sanitary that using and reusing a face towel!
Deana
TesoriBelle.com
I love to clean it’s the baby allowing me to do so. I can’t always baby wear and clean the house it’s way too exhausting!
I clean a bit everyday it makes a world of a difference when it comes to big cleanings. I try to make sure I do the bathrooms one day, living room the next, vacuum the house one day etc. 🙂 Loading the dishwasher and running a load of laundry in the evenings makes a huge difference as well.
I have to keep a list while cleaning or else i’ll get distracted too!
The Klenex towels sound great and I really need to clean more often!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
I really need to try these! They look awesome!
Hi Chelsea, I’m stopping by from Alissa’s blog. Oh I hate cleaning too. I never heard of those Kleenex hand towels. There is a great website for cleaning tips…..http://www.flylady.net/
I keep meaning to buy some of those Kleenex towels but I always forget! AH. I think they would be perfect to pat my face dry after cleansing!
Definitely need to try those! Our hand towels get super dirty, and I definitely don’t want to dry my face with a gross towel after I wash it. 🙂
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Nice! Chelsea, But in my point of view Some people don’t have enough time for cleaning then they
can do it on weekends or can take help from some professional cleaning services.
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