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Give your house a quick and simple clean by following this checklist to help you along the way.

Bathroom

Wear gloves.
Wipe all surfaces clean with a cloth and the bathroom cleaning product of your choice.
Wipe down any towel racks, hooks and fixtures.
Use a small brush and work around wall mountings or corners that may have gathered dirt over time.
Dry with a clean cloth.
Soak the wash basin, bathtub or shower with chosen product and give them a thorough clean.
For any hard-to-reach corners and grooves, use a cotton bud.
Clean mirrors with a solution or product by wiping in circular motions and then drying with a dry cloth.
Give shower curtains a wipe down and any cabinets a good clean out. You can do so by taking the contents out, throwing away anything you don’t use and then recycling any spare bottle.
Change towels and mats – dependent upon whether you need to.
Deep clean the toilet, wipe the surfaces and seat with disinfectant and toilet paper.
Mop the floor and leave to dry.

Kitchen

Clean surfaces such as countertops first, using an all-purpose product or wipes.
Work on the fronts of cabinets from top to bottom with a microfiber cloth for best results.
Wipe the interior of cabinets. If you have time, empty out the contents and give those a good clean as well.
Scour the stovetop or hob with a clean cloth, water and product or solution.
Wipe down the outsides of appliances such as the fridge, microwave and oven. Give the interior a good wipe down too if you’re time limited or go for a more thorough clean if you have time to spare.
Clean the basin and taps with a disinfectant spray to thoroughly kill germs. The sink area can be scrubbed in circular motions for best results.
Soak the dish rack for at least ten minutes and wipe down.
Disinfect the dustbin and clear out any recycling and wastage.
Change tea towels and hand towels – optional.
Sweep the floor and mop it in small sections. Leave to air dry.

Bedroom and Lounge

Dust all furnishings – start with furniture such as tables and shelves.
Dust any electronics like the television and radio; wipe down the outsides with a cloth.
Use a disinfectant spray and cloth to sanitise any telephones, remote controls and switches that are in regular use. Quick tip – you should do so in every room to keep germs at bay.
Clean upholstery such as chairs and sofas with a very damp cloth.
Turn off any fixtures such as lamps/ ceiling fans and dust clean.
Dust the interior of drawers and wardrobes.
Photo frames or artworks are both often overlooked so give a quick dust clean with a dry cloth.
Vacuum blinds using a low setting and brush attachment, or dust as normal with a microfiber cloth.
Vacuum sofas and mattresses in long, horizontal strokes to gain the best results.
Vacuum or dust the skirting boards.
Change any sheets and covers if need be.
Plump up pillows and cushions.
Vacuum, sweep or mop the flooring, depending on what you have fitted. Carefully move larger pieces of furniture, preferably those on wheels and dust and clean underneath to remove built-up dust and dirt.

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