How to Clean Your Whole House Fast: 8 Steps to Do

Have you ever been so busy that you can’t attend to cleaning? Then friends call to say they’re coming, or the chaos spirals out of control. Then it comes in handy to know how to quickly clean the house by focusing on the things that matter and not sweating the rest.

That’s when I reach for my quick cleaning checklist. Because, let me admit it now, sometimes being a busy mom means I don’t feel like giving up my weekend to deal with everyone’s mess. I want to relax too! With the routine I share here, this is possible.

This is not about perfection

The first thing to understand is that quick cleaning is not about perfection. It’s about getting the house tidy enough to relax with your loved ones. So don’t get distracted by deep cleaning surfaces or trying to get everything spotless. Stay focused and you’ll clean your entire house in no time, but putting around won’t cut it.

8 Step Full Body Speed ​​Cleanse

As always, I recommend you read all the steps, even if you want to take the checklist from the store. Knowing the details helps you understand the difference between speed cleaning and deep cleaning so you don’t get bogged down with details.

Step 1: Gather your supplies.

I like to keep a cleaning kit stocked and ready to go. That way, I don’t have to waste time cleaning up looking for what I need. I hold bottles my homemade cleaning products crammed into the mess along with lots of microfiber cloths, paper towels (for extra awkward messes) and a garbage bag.

• Cleaning supplies: All purpose cleaner, window cleaner, disinfectant wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, floor cleaner.
• Cleaning equipment: An empty laundry basket, an empty box, microfiber cloths, toilet brush, vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket or spray bottle.

Step 2: Do a sweep of the entire house.

Before I start cleaning, I grab a garbage bag and go through all the rooms to empty the wastebaskets and grab any food wrappers, empty pop cans, or other trash left out. I use this passage as an opportunity to grab dirty dishes and take them to the kitchen.

Step 3: Speed ​​clean the kitchen.

The kitchen is often a clutter hotspot and tends to take the most time to clean, so I start here by dumping the clutter into the empty box. This leaves the counters clean, so now it’s time to empty the sink by installing the dishwasher.

Once the sink is empty, spray the sink with cleaner and let it soak while you wipe down the inside of the microwave, drips on the refrigerator, and dirty appliance handles. Then wipe down the cooktop and counters.

Then a quick vacuum and once with the mop. (Bonus: if you use mine homemade floor cleanerno need to rinse.)

Step 4: Clean the bathroom with Blitz.

Same routine in the bathroom: clean the counters by throwing the mess into the box. We’ll deal with all of that once we’re done for the day. For now, it’s all about cleaning the counter and throwing away any extra junk you find. Then put the used towels in the empty laundry basket and put it out the door.

At this point, if you take a minute to wipe everything down with a dry cloth or paper towel, you’ll pick up all the lint and hair. So: countertops, sinks, faucets and fittings, tub, shower, toilet in that order.

Once that’s all gone, go straight to your application disinfectant spray in the same order. Let it sit wiping away the germs while you grab the laundry basket with the towels and start that load of washing.

Go back, grab a clean microfiber cloth, and wipe down all the surfaces you sprayed in the order you sprayed them — but be sure to switch rags between them.

Now, flush the toilet to get rid of any excess spray do not mix cleaning products. Pour toilet bowl cleaner into the bowl and let it soak while you get out fresh towels and polish the mirror.

Finally, scrub and flush the toilet, give the room a quick vacuum and sweep, and you’re good to go. (Pardon the pun.)

Step 5: Arrange entry essentials.

The entrance makes the first impression, but let’s face it, you’re not going to stay there long with people coming to visit. Speed ​​cleaning is about focusing on what matters, so don’t get stuck here.

Just pick up any trash and clutter, dust off the tops of things, and leave the floor quickly. Don’t forget to rock that entrance mat!

Step 6: Clean the bedroom essentials.

Open bedroom windows to let in fresh air while cleaning. Then gather up the clutter that doesn’t belong and add it to the box. (It’s probably gotten heavy by now.)

Then make the bed and remove the nightstand and chest of drawers. Pick up dirty clothes from the floor, use your duster on the furniture, and polish the top of large pieces like dressers and nightstands.

Finish cleaning the floors: vacuum and then mop. Go under the bed if it’s accessible, otherwise save it for the next real cleaning session.

Step 7: Arrange the living room and dining room.

As in the other rooms, grab the clutter and add it to the box. Use a damp cloth on tables, chairs and shelves and wash it often to get rid of dirt, not just move it around.

I like to take the time to polish the living room furniture — that extra shine makes things look neat even after I’ve just done a speed clean.

Then straighten the throw blankets and fluff the throw pillows. Finish by vacuuming and mopping.

Step 8: Organize your home office (or not).

Skip this section if your home office is hidden and private. Otherwise, do a quick pickup but don’t get distracted. Put the clutter in the box, make a neat pile of things that need to be filed, and wipe everything down. Then, of course, vacuum and mop the high-traffic areas.

Finishing touches and extra stuff

The last step is to go through the house and drop the items you’ve collected into that box. If I’m trying to clean the house quickly before guests arrive, I leave the box to deal with later. Otherwise, if I’m cleaning quickly to get things tolerable, I’ll sort through the contents of the box and return things to the room where they belong.

Don’t underestimate the power of lighting a nice smelling candle or spritzing some homemade air freshener when you finish A clean house smells good and no one needs to know that you spent less time than ever to make it that way.