How to clean your house fast? UNDER 30 Minutes

It makes speed cleaning an easy and effective way to get your whole home clean in minutes

This is a speed cleaning method useful for:

when you have someone stopping by unexpectedly
need the house cleaned in a hurry

FIRST THINGS FIRST – If you need you can print the following CHECKLIST

GATHER YOUR TOOLS

Keep your favorite cleaning tools and cleaners in a caddy or container so you can grab them and clean anytime. My must-have caddy tools? Feather duster (faux or microfiber), microfiber cloths, lint roller, all-purpose cleaner, disinfecting cleaner (bath), cleaning wipes, and window/mirror cleaner.

SET A TIMER

If you only have 15 minutes, set the timer and see how much you can get done. I think that the most realistic timeframe is 30 minutes.

START WITH A LAUNDRY BASKET AND A GARBAGE BAG

Start by collecting anything that can be tossed and throw it in the garbage bag. Items that need to be relocated toss in the laundry basket. Once the room is clean you can stash the laundry basket in a closet if you have someone dropping by, if not, take a couple minutes to return the items to their proper places.

DO A QUICK DUST

A feather duster is a great tool to quickly dust surfaces. Shake your duster out frequently and move quickly to remove visible dust.

WIPE SURFACES

Spray down any hard surfaces (counters, toilets) and wipe clean with a microfiber cloth. Wiping down counters and cleaning sinks is on my daily routine so this is fairly simple. Disinfecting wipes also work great for quick cleaning.

WIPE MIRRORS

A quick spray and swipe over bathroom mirrors goes a long way. Don’t miss this step!

QUICK VACUUM

If your floors need to be vacuumed, concentrate on high traffic areas, corners, and visible dirt.

FLUFF PILLOWS AND STRAIGHTEN THROW BLANKETS

A quick tidy and straightening up of pillows and throw blankets will give your room a completed and clean appearance.

PUT OUT FRESH TOWELS

Don’t underestimate the clean look of fresh towels. Replace your kitchen and bathroom towels with clean towels as you’re making your final sweep.