One in ten people in Germany is a true cleaning freak. They spend more than ten hours a week cleaning and maintaining their homes. The average for everyone else is five hours. But no matter how much time you invest in cleaning your home, you shouldn't wait until stains, dust, and dirt become visible. In this article, you'll learn how to clean your home properly.
The ideal cleaning routine for your home
Cleaning the apartment: How often is it sensible?
Checklist for cleaning your apartment
The ideal cleaning routine for your home
The larger the living space, the more structured you should be when cleaning your apartment. This can be a challenge. With the stress of everyday life, hecticness is inevitable. An effective cleaning sequence can easily be overlooked. But if you're serious about deep cleaning your apartment, you have to check off a few things: Floors need to be cleaned, cupboards need to be wiped down, and bathrooms need to be cleaned... But where do you start? A cleaning schedule for your apartment can help. This makes it easier to establish a cleaning routine. Plus, being able to cross off things you've done always feels good.
Cleaning the apartment: How often is it sensible?
There are many different opinions when it comes to cleaning. For some, it's still clean, for others, it's already too dirty. So, how often should you ideally mop, sweep, and clean an apartment?
This is entirely individual and depends on how the room is used. As soon as you spot fresh dirt, wipe it away immediately. This prevents it from drying and avoids chaos. For example, if you cook every day, you should wipe down your kitchen countertops and stovetops after each use. The kitchen floor should also be swept at least once a day. After every shower, it's a good idea to immediately remove any water droplets from the tiles and shower wall with a squeegee and clean the faucet and shower head with a microfiber cloth. This saves you the use of aggressive descaling products and tedious scrubbing.
With a little practice, keeping your home clean isn't that difficult. Below, we'll share more details on how to perfectly clean your bathrooms, kitchens, and floors.
Deep cleaning of the bathroom
If you value a clean bathroom, you can't avoid frequent cleaning. But how do I clean a bathroom properly?
If your bathroom has a window, you can start by airing it out. Then, clear away anything lying on the floor—like the bath mat, toilet brush, or trash can.
You don't need many utensils to clean the bathroom. Just pour the toilet cleaner into the toilet before you start cleaning so it can work. A vinegar cleaner is ideal for tiles, the sink, and the bathtub or shower. Vinegar removes stubborn dirt, limescale, and neutralizes odors. Regularly cleaning the bathroom also includes cleaning the mirror. Rinse aid and a dry cloth are ideal for this. And don't forget: Hand and bath towels should also be changed regularly.
Clean the kitchen properly
As the saying goes, "The best parties are held in the kitchen." The downside the next morning: cleaning and tidying up. So here are a few cleaning tips for your kitchen that will help you get rid of dirt without stress. Ideally, you should start cleaning immediately after cooking and eating and not wait until the next day. To clean the kitchen cabinets, empty them completely and take all items off the cupboards. Anything that's dirty goes straight into the sink or dishwasher. Dish soap and scouring cream are usually sufficient for cleaning the kitchen. A grease remover is suitable for grease residue. Remove dust with a duster or wet cloth.
Can't function without coffee? To quickly and easily wipe spilled coffee grounds from your countertop, use PUNTO , the small and handy dusting brush with a wooden handle, or its counterpart PINO made of recycled plastic.
Evaporating cooking water can cause windows to need to be cleaned more often in the kitchen. The right mix of cleaning water makes the job much easier. Warm water with a splash of non-sweetened dish soap has proven effective. With the SAUBA window frame brush, you can also clean your window frames. Thanks to its special bristles, the brush cleans hard-to-reach spaces quickly and easily. Learn more about the window frame brush and how it works in the blog article " Clean windows and window frames – here's how! "
Clean floors efficiently
The tiles in the bathroom, the laminate flooring in the hallway, and the parquet flooring in the living room all require regular cleaning. But how do you mop properly? Not only are the right tools crucial, but so is the right technique. We've compiled a few tips that will turn you into a cleaning pro in no time: Before you can mop effectively, you should first clear away everything that's in your way. Whether it's a table, chairs, or plants—everything needs to be removed from the room.
Should you vacuum or mop first? To prevent dust, stones, or hair from getting stuck in the mop cover, you should vacuum them first. Too much cleaning agent in the cleaning water will result in a sticky floor. The right dosage is key here. Less cleaning agent is more in this case.
There are a few other things to keep in mind when mopping: It's best to start at the back of your room. This way, you won't have to walk over your freshly cleaned areas. It's also best to wipe in a zigzag pattern so you don't lose the dirt. Wring out your rag regularly and change the cleaning water as needed.
To ensure everything else at floor level is clean, you should also clean your electrical outlets regularly. The most effective and easiest way to do this is with the SAUBA socket brush . Simply insert the precisely fitting bristle head into the socket, twist vigorously back and forth, and the socket is cleaned from the inside. You can find more information about proper socket cleaning in our blog article .
Checklist for cleaning your apartment
To help you with your cleaning schedule, we have put together a small checklist for you:
- Cleaning the bathroom
- Vacuuming carpets and mopping floors
- Cleaning the kitchen
- Ventilate
- Wipe surfaces
- Cleaning mirrors
- clean windows
- Empty the trash