by diy naturally 08.26 Cleaning your home can be time consuming. But if you follow this little guide you can get your home clean and not just clean, clean but green clean in just under 30 minutes a day. Give it a try. Save your self some time.
Green Cleaning in Less Then 30 Minutes a Day
Day 1 [Monday]: Bedroom and Office
- tidy-up, pick up books, papers, clothing, etc.
- dust all surfaces: dresser, baseboard, photo frames, lamps, ceiling fans, shelves
- change bedding
- empty garbage
- clean mirrors
Day 2 [Tuesday]: General Dusting
- start with your windows and other glass surfaces like table tops
- doors and doorknobs
- light fixtures, and ceiling fans
- shelving: books, entertainment center, nick-knacks and photo frames
- air vents and baseboards
Day 3 [Wednesday]:Bathroom
- start with counter tops and sinks
- clean toothbrush holders, soap holders
- clean tub and shower
- clean the toilet
- empty garbage
- sweep or dry mop floors. then wet mop
Day 4 [Thursday]: Floors
- Sweep or dry mop all floors. Then wet mop. Clean all floors without carpet except the kitchen and bathroom.
- Vacuum all carpeted floors
- Vacuum all fabric covered furniture – cushions, couches, chairs, etc.
Day 5 [Friday]: Kitchen and Dining Room
- Start with and clean all cupboard doors and knobs
- Clean any appliances on your counter top – microwave, toaster oven, telephone,etc.
- Wipe down counter tops
- Clean your stove top
- Scrub your sink
- Wipe down larger appliances – refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, etc.
- Wipe down dining room table and chairs
- Sweep and mop floor
Here are some cleaning tips you might find useful
To Clean Appliances:
Microwaves – Mix 1/2 of water with a few teaspoons of baking soda in a microwave safe bowl. Put the bowl in the microwave and run it for 2 minutes. Take out the bowl and wipe it clean with just a rag; every last spot will come out!
Ovens – You can rub the inside of your oven with wet steel wool to remove the tough stuff, and then sprinkle baking soda throughout the oven. Let it sit for a few minutes, then just wipe it all clean with a wet rag…all done and no caustic chemicals!
Coffee Makers – When the coffee maker is empty, pour in a mixture of 1 cup white vinegar and some hot water to fill up the reservoir to the top. Run the coffee maker like you were making coffee, just without any beans in it. Once the cycle has finished, run it twice more with just plain water, which will rinse out the vinegar and any build up left inside. The coffee will taste better the next time you make a cuppa Joe!
Refrigerators – Baking soda all the way…why would you want to spray chemicals in the giant box that holds your food! Make a nice paste from baking soda and water (equal parts of both) and scrub away. Wipe down with a clean cloth and all will be clean!
@EcoGirl – Thank you. Those are great tips. Baking soda is a great cleaning tool!