Holiday Cleaning Tips | Kempton Express

Summer vacation can be chaotic and hectic, but you don't want to spend all your time cleaning and tidying up.

With these tips, you should be able to get most work done in about 30 minutes a day, freeing up valuable time for rest and recovery.

stay on top

Two of the most important holiday cleaning tips are to keep track of chores and avoid clutter.

Daily tasks could include:

• Make the beds every morning.
• Clear away loose clothing and shoes.
• Empty rubbish bins, including recycling bins, regularly.
• Wash clothes, bedding, and towels often, and put away clean clothes as soon as they're dry.
• Unload the dishwasher in the morning and load it after each meal to keep dirty dishes from piling up in the kitchen.
• Store email and recycle spam as soon as it arrives.

bath salts

Bathrooms get a lot of use, and while everyone should clean the bathroom after use, other parts need maintenance on a daily basis.

• Clean mirrors and counters.
• Clean sinks and toilets.
• Shake out the carpets.
• wipe the floor

kitchens

Most kitchens are busy and therefore require more attention than other rooms.

• Clean countertops, stove and sink every day.
• Wipe down the kitchen table or breakfast bar and chairs if necessary.
• Clean cupboard and drawer fronts.
• wipe the floor

the living room

During the holidays, living room furniture is used a lot more.

Use a handheld vacuum to remove crumbs from under and between sofa cushions.

You should also treat stains immediately with a cleaner suitable for your type of furniture.

The last thing before bed:

• Inflate the scatter cushions.
• Shake and fold the covers.
• Clean remote controls.

time saving

One way to really save time is to get a robot vacuum and run it every morning while you're busy with other chores or lounging by the pool. It runs for an hour or two before returning to its charger.

Robot vacuum cleaner prices range from R400 to R4000 so you are sure to find one to suit your needs and budget. Some models also have a wipe function.

Even after the holidays, you'll never have to vacuum or sweep again.

family matter

Involving the whole family in household chores can be a great way to strengthen the bond between parents and children. Delegate tasks based on age and ability, and with all hands on deck, your home will be spotless in no time.

And if you're too busy having fun to do important cleaning chores, give yourself a Christmas gift and hire professional cleaners to do it for you.

Screenwriter: Sarah Jane Meyer

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