How to Clean a Living Room
Play some music while you clean., Clear the clutter on the floor., Put away any items that don't belong in the living room., Use a vacuum hose or broom to remove cobwebs from ceilings and dust from ceiling fan or light fixtures., Clean the couches...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Play some music while you clean.
This can help you enjoy your job much more, and get motivated. , Start by removing and recycling or discarding anything that is plainly trash.
This gives you a visible start, and it gets the first part done quickly., You can either put this stuff away directly or gather it in a box or laundry basket and put it away all at once.
If you do collect it first, make sure it gets put away.
Remember as you go that any clutter you discard at this point is stuff you never have to tidy, or dust, again.
If time is short, a full review of the clutter might have to wait until later. , Do this before cleaning the floor or anything underneath these areas., Use the long stick attached to the vacuum to remove crumbs, dust, and lint from upholstered furniture.,, Use an appropriate wood cleaner on wood furniture.
If things just need to be dusted, use a duster, dust cloth, or vacuum hose attachment to dust the surfaces.
You need not get something wet just to remove dust. , Also reposition sofa cushions, throw pillows, and scatter rugs that have slid out of position.
Re-fold any blankets that hang over the back of sofas or chairs.,,,,, Entries are where dirt gets tracked in, so use good doormats, and ask people to take off their shoes when they enter. -
Step 2: Clear the clutter on the floor.
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Step 3: Put away any items that don't belong in the living room.
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Step 4: Use a vacuum hose or broom to remove cobwebs from ceilings and dust from ceiling fan or light fixtures.
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Step 5: Clean the couches and chairs in the room.
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Step 6: Shelve books
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Step 7: and DVDs neatly.
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Step 8: Use a wet rag and cleaning solution
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Step 9: wipe down the tables
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Step 10: the TV
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Step 11: blinds and window seal as well as patio door.
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Step 12: Straighten anything on tables and shelves.
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Step 13: Dust or vacuum the baseboards
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Step 14: if they need it.
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Step 15: Sweep and damp-mop the floor
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Step 16: if it is hard
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Step 17: and vacuum any rugs or carpet in the room.
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Step 18: If it is safe to do so
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Step 19: open windows to air out the room.
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Step 20: Spot clean any spots in the carpet.
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Step 21: Clean any entries or foyers that adjoin the living room at the same time you clean the living room.
Detailed Guide
This can help you enjoy your job much more, and get motivated. , Start by removing and recycling or discarding anything that is plainly trash.
This gives you a visible start, and it gets the first part done quickly., You can either put this stuff away directly or gather it in a box or laundry basket and put it away all at once.
If you do collect it first, make sure it gets put away.
Remember as you go that any clutter you discard at this point is stuff you never have to tidy, or dust, again.
If time is short, a full review of the clutter might have to wait until later. , Do this before cleaning the floor or anything underneath these areas., Use the long stick attached to the vacuum to remove crumbs, dust, and lint from upholstered furniture.,, Use an appropriate wood cleaner on wood furniture.
If things just need to be dusted, use a duster, dust cloth, or vacuum hose attachment to dust the surfaces.
You need not get something wet just to remove dust. , Also reposition sofa cushions, throw pillows, and scatter rugs that have slid out of position.
Re-fold any blankets that hang over the back of sofas or chairs.,,,,, Entries are where dirt gets tracked in, so use good doormats, and ask people to take off their shoes when they enter.
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