Cleaning with Jolene 101
Many people have asked how I can clean the whole house once a week, floors included. It’s simple once you get a routine down.
I start on the top level (2 bedrooms and a bathroom)
*Make beds
*put dirty clothes in the basket (not sure why my family can’t get their’s in there)
*put clean clothes away (yep, they sit in a basket or on the floor till cleaning day)
*Anything that doesn’t belong on that level is put in a pile to head to the next
*spray down the bathroom, wipe counters, toilet, etc.
*Scrub toilet
*sweep/mop
*Vacuum level and stairs
Main level (living, dining, kitchen, front entry)
*Pick up anything that doesn’t belong in the living room and put it on the stairs to the floor it goes on
*Put movies, and video equipment away
*Shake rugs where they are (cheater)
*Sweep entry and kitchen and then vacuum the piles up (no need to spread more dirt with a dust pan)
*Vacuum remaining carpeted areas
*Mop entry and kitchen floor
*Dishes and wipe down counters
Lower level (bedroom, play room, laundry, and bath)
*grab pile on the way down
*throw laundry in
*pick up random toys
*make Jonathan’s bed and empty his laundry basket
*Spray down bathroom and wipe it down
*scrub toilet
*Mop floor (I use microfiber cloths, so usually skip sweeping down there, it’s hardly used)
*Vacuum remaining carpeted areas
House is done! Takes approx. 3 hours. 5 hours on bad days.
Added notes…
1. If you haven’t touched it, or worn it in ONE year, throw it away! Clutter is evil!
2. Laundry…skip softener sheets and use ¼ C vinegar in the rinse cycle or throw two (clean/new) tennis balls in the dryer to get rid of the static and soften fabrics. You can add a bit of essential oil if you like scented laundry
3. Save more money…wash everything in cold water! The hot water should be saved for sheets, towels, and underwear. Dry these items promptly to keep bacteria growth at bay.
4. Take all the extra time you’ve saved and enjoy a cup of tea with your feet up and enjoy your freshly cleaned home!
I start on the top level (2 bedrooms and a bathroom)
*Make beds
*put dirty clothes in the basket (not sure why my family can’t get their’s in there)
*put clean clothes away (yep, they sit in a basket or on the floor till cleaning day)
*Anything that doesn’t belong on that level is put in a pile to head to the next
*spray down the bathroom, wipe counters, toilet, etc.
*Scrub toilet
*sweep/mop
*Vacuum level and stairs
Main level (living, dining, kitchen, front entry)
*Pick up anything that doesn’t belong in the living room and put it on the stairs to the floor it goes on
*Put movies, and video equipment away
*Shake rugs where they are (cheater)
*Sweep entry and kitchen and then vacuum the piles up (no need to spread more dirt with a dust pan)
*Vacuum remaining carpeted areas
*Mop entry and kitchen floor
*Dishes and wipe down counters
Lower level (bedroom, play room, laundry, and bath)
*grab pile on the way down
*throw laundry in
*pick up random toys
*make Jonathan’s bed and empty his laundry basket
*Spray down bathroom and wipe it down
*scrub toilet
*Mop floor (I use microfiber cloths, so usually skip sweeping down there, it’s hardly used)
*Vacuum remaining carpeted areas
House is done! Takes approx. 3 hours. 5 hours on bad days.
Added notes…
1. If you haven’t touched it, or worn it in ONE year, throw it away! Clutter is evil!
2. Laundry…skip softener sheets and use ¼ C vinegar in the rinse cycle or throw two (clean/new) tennis balls in the dryer to get rid of the static and soften fabrics. You can add a bit of essential oil if you like scented laundry
3. Save more money…wash everything in cold water! The hot water should be saved for sheets, towels, and underwear. Dry these items promptly to keep bacteria growth at bay.
4. Take all the extra time you’ve saved and enjoy a cup of tea with your feet up and enjoy your freshly cleaned home!
Comments
Thanks for sharing!