An unexpected visitor is a real double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's beautiful! Company! On the other hand, what if they think you're lazy because you didn't have time to clean up before they arrive? But even if you only have 10 minutes to get ready before a guest arrives, it can still make a world of difference to the look of the venue. Here are some tips to clean your house quickly .
Choose an area to focus on and clean the surfaces
If your guest is usually in your living room, focus on that. Don't get overwhelmed by worries about other rooms like the bathroom or kitchen, which you can subtly address once you've settled comfortably on your couch. Make a plan to gently but firmly keep them in a room while they are ready.
So look at the big picture. Every surface should be cleaned as soon as possible: the floor, tables, chairs or sofas. If there are clutter in those high-visibility spaces, store them somewhere like a closet, laundry bag, or closet. We are looking for the semblance of cleanliness here; You can take care of all the secret damage you caused later. In a pinch, stuff all that stuff under your sofa.
dust and clean surfaces
Once the clothes are removed from the "laundry chair" and the pile of unopened mail is off the table, you need to get the surfaces polished quickly. You don't have time to fully dust and wash. Instead, grab some dampened cleaning wipes ( like these ) or dampen a paper towel. The aim is to quickly, but not perfectly, remove excess dust and dirt from visible areas.
Hit the backs of chairs, tabletops, mantels, bookshelves, and any other hard surface you can. Dust is a clear indicator of clutter! Bonus: The cleaning wipes leave a stronger, fresher scent than traditional soap and water.
Dim the light and take a candle
Clutter, dust, and general disorganization are much harder to spot with a little ambient light. Turn off bright overhead lights and opt for table lamps, preferably with amber bulbs . This whole event gets better when your unexpected guest is surrounded by a cozy atmosphere anyway and can't see well enough to notice the mess hiding under the couch.
The candles are a nice touch. They will add a little comfort to the environment and they will smell nice too. A house that smells good is only as good as a really clean house; People are easily fooled. Why not devote the final moments of your 10-minute energy cleanse to scent? Before lighting this candle, mist the room with an aerosol air freshener or room spray. Hit your pillows, drapes, and anything soft enough to contain the fog. Once the fire hazard from the spray has been eliminated, you can light your candles.
If you're locked in a room that smells nice, is dimly lit, and is clutter-free, your guest won't realize that the place was a complete mess just minutes ago.
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