Lack of time or lack of chemical products can make cleaning difficult. The truth, however, is that a simple cleaning cloth and just a couple of other tools should be enough to clean everything around the house, yard or car. Just follow a logical few steps and cleaning should be a breeze.
- Gather all materials. No matter what you’re cleaning, you’ll need at least two cleaning cloths. Instead of buying a number of different cleaners for every room, get a multi-purpose cleaner and a glass cleaner. Those two should be enough for the whole house. For furniture or car interior, you might want to get a specialty product.
- Wet one of the cloths and gather all dust or superficial debris. You can use some cleaning product if there are stains or more stubborn dirt, but water should be enough for just dust. Dry the surface with the second cloth to avoid streaking.
- Repeat the procedure using an appropriate cleaning product rather than just water. This is an essential step when cleaning upholstery or dealing with mud or stubborn dirt. Using a product at this stage will also get rid of smells.
- Always start with the larger spaces first. Clean furniture, floors or the outside of your car. Then move on to the smaller areas and those that need attention because of stains. Small items such as figurines and collectibles should be cleaned with a dry cloth or specialty products only.