Brie Goldman
01.09.2024 - 10:46 / thespruce.com
It's no secret that one of the less exciting responsibilities of being a homeowner of any kind is keeping your place neat and tidy. If you live solo or just moved out on your own, then you know that the responsibility of cleaning falls entirely on your shoulders, which can be a lot to handle.
«The most important thing about keeping a clean house while living solo is efficiency,» says Taylor Riley, a cleaning expert at Impact Cleaning Professionals and the Founder of Boom. Facility Service Advisors. «Most people living solo are busy juggling work and their personal lives, so cleaning can sometimes be an afterthought.»
Does this sound like you? If you've been struggling to clean your home to perfection or know what to clean, here's a complete breakdown of areas to tackle in every room according to Riley.
Taylor Riley is a cleaning expert at Impact Cleaning Professionals and the founder of Boom. Facility Service Advisors.
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Riley suggests prioritizing keeping your soft furniture clean once a week. Using an upholstery attachment on your vacuum makes it super easy to remove any dust, crumbs, or pet hair that have accumulated over the past week.
«You’ll also need to wipe down any coffee or end tables,» Riley says. «This regular maintenance can be done in five to 10 minutes but is essential to keeping your living room inviting and clean.»
For a living room breakdown, here are the areas Riley says you should focus on weekly or biweekly:
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For the kitchen, other than tidying the place up, Riley says countertops are the biggest area to focus on when it comes
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