Quick cleaning tips

by Pamtec Enviro Systems Road Sweeping Machines

Before you begin, it's a good idea to have some quick cleaning materials handy. You don't need all of these things, but having at least one of each will make your life easier.

Start with a strategy.

Your cleaning strategy should be built around what you can see, reach and clean.

First, start with the surfaces that are visible to others and those most frequently touched by children. These include:

Desktops
Tables or countertops in kitchen areas
Entertainment centers (TVs and video game consoles)

Next, focus on surfaces that are used often (such as kitchen cabinets), but are hard to reach because they're high up or in tight spaces. Finally, move on to cleaning upholstered furniture, as well as draperies and window treatments—all things that tend to be dusty over time.

Only clean what people actually notice.

When cleaning your home, focus on the areas that people will see. For example, if you have a doorbell and it's dirty, give it a quick wipe and make sure it is clean before guests arrive. Don't worry about the areas that people won't notice. If there is dirt in a corner or on an edge of something, leave it alone since no one will see it anyway.

A good rule of thumb for cleaning is to ask yourself: "Will anyone see this?" If not, leave it as-is!

Try not to walk in the bathroom when you're done.

Here are a few quick cleaning tips that will help you keep your bathroom clean:

Don't walk in the bathroom after you've cleaned it.
Don't walk in the bathroom with shoes on.
Don't walk in the bathroom wearing dirty clothes.
Don't walk in the bathroom when you're sick!

Use your dishwasher for more than dishes.

The dishwasher can be a valuable tool for cleaning tools and utensils that are used in the kitchen. The heat of the water and soap will sterilize them, but also reduce bacteria on their surfaces. You can use it to clean your food prep knife as well as any other utensils that need regular cleaning such as spatulas, wooden spoons and cutting boards. If you have a separate drawer in your sink cabinet where you store all of these items, try putting a small basket or bin at the bottom of the rack so all of them can be easily loaded into one spot when needed.*

Keep a few materials on hand.

The quicker you can clean up a mess, the better. In addition to having a few cleaning products on hand, it helps to keep a few things handy that make quick work of spills and other messes.

Dust pan and brush: When your floors are covered in dust, don't bother sweeping—just grab the dustpan! If you're dealing with large amounts of pet hair or crumbs from a snack gone awry, gather them up with this combination tool instead of bending over for an extended period of time.
Broom: The broom is great for picking up larger pieces of dirt or debris from your floors (or wherever else they may be). You'll also want one if you need to sweep away large areas quickly like when mopping hardwood floors prior to coating them with polyurethane sealant.
Vacuum cleaner: While vacuums have their place in deep cleaning projects such as carpets and rugs, they work well here because they're easy on small spaces like kitchens or bathrooms where there's not much available floor space between cabinets or fixtures like sinks or toilets; plus they make quick work out of high-traffic areas like doorways where people might track dirt throughout the house on their way inside after playing outside. Just sweep back into place any debris caught by suction once done cleaning so it doesn't get tracked through again!

Clean from top to bottom so you can vacuum or sweep up the dirt.

When cleaning your floors, you should always sweep or vacuum first, then mop. This helps to get rid of the dirt that's already on the floor before mopping so that it doesn't get stuck in your mop water.
You can use a broom or a vacuum cleaner to sweep up dirt from hardwood floors. For ceramic tile floors, it's best to use a damp towel or cloth (but not wet) and then wipe dry afterwards with another dry one — this will prevent water stains from forming if there was too much moisture left behind when you cleaned them!

Keep cleaning products where they'll be used.

Keep your cleaning products where they'll be used. Keeping your cleaning products in a closet or cabinet is convenient, but if you don't make them visible you might forget to use them when you need to. If you keep them in a drawer, make sure it's easy to get to and open up so that the products are right there when you need them—you can even use an old jewelry box as a dedicated holder for all of your supplies!

If space isn't an issue (or if it's not very cold outside), storing all of this stuff in the garage instead of the kitchen makes sense. But remember that extreme temperatures can damage some materials; if this is something that could happen due to weather conditions here's how:

Plastics may become brittle or discolored over time, especially in direct sunlight with high temperatures and low moisture content (like our Texas summers). This could mean cracks where there weren't any before—not good news for jars full of homemade salad dressing or other food items kept out back during hot months!

Quick cleaning can be simple if you have a plan and keep materials on hand!

The easiest way to clean your home is to have a plan. A few things can really help you get the job done quickly, including:

Cleaning from top-to-bottom, with an eye on what people actually notice (like fingerprints on the computer screen)
Keeping a few cleaning materials handy, so that you don't have to run out and buy them when you need them
Getting rid of clutter wherever possible—things like extra clothes in closets or junk drawers make it harder for rooms to look neat

Once you've cleaned up, try not walking into the bathroom right after using it; if there are any lingering odors, they'll be stronger while they're still fresh in our minds. You can also get better results from regular cleaning by using fewer products than most manufacturers recommend—most homes don't need half as much bleach as we pour down our drains each week! Finally, don't forget about your dishwasher—it's great for more than just dishes!

Conclusion

These tips are a great place to start. They’ll help you get to the tidiest possible place without overspending time or money, and they’ll get you ready for regular cleaning as well. So next time you're faced with a dirty bathroom, think about these steps before jumping right in!