Whether you’ve got last minute visitors coming around, or a planned guest visit that came around quicker than anticipated, we’ve all had that sudden sense of panic when we realise that the place is a mess and there isn’t much time to do anything about it!
Of course, if you use maid services in Fort Myers on a regular basis, you likely won’t ever get to the point where your home is too much of a mess. But if you don’t use them, you might find these tips useful for getting your home clean and tidy in just 20 minutes:
Focus On Key Areas
There’s absolutely no point wasting your energy cleaning rooms and spaces that your guests aren’t going to enter, so instead, focus on areas like living spaces, kitchen and bathroom.
In the living room, pick up items and put them back where they belong, as well as plumping cushions and maybe lighting a scented candle to create a welcoming ambience.
If necessary, run your vacuum cleaner over the floor, and make sure the seating areas are free of crumbs and any other debris or pet dander.
If any surfaces in this space are dusty, wipe them down with a microfiber cloth and your favorite multi-purpose cleaner.
In the kitchen, declutter and make sure all surfaces are as free from dirt and unnecessary items as they can possibly be.
Make sure there are no dirty dishes in the sink, and if necessary, take out the trash and wipe down the exterior of the can.
In the bathroom, give all surfaces a quick wipe down, including the toilet seat. Check the toilet bowl for cleanliness, and if necessary, give it a quick scrub with some bleach or your favourite toilet cleaning product.
Replace any hand towels and check that there’s enough toilet paper, as well as soap in the dispenser.
A quick vacuum and mop of the floor will freshen the room up, and as with the living spaces, light a scented candle if you wish, or use a plugin air freshener to create a more pleasing aroma.
Finally, just before your guests arrive, quickly check the areas you’ve cleaned and adjust the lighting if needed, to create a cosier ambience.
If your home is big and has many rooms, conserve your cleaning energy for the spaces you know they’ll use, and if your home is small, you will likely need to clean every room except your bedroom!
Smaller homes and smaller spaces quickly and easily become cluttered, but you might find that once you’ve put everything back in its rightful place, not a lot of cleaning is needed.
Last minute guests can be panic-inducing, but with a regular service from professional maids in Fort Myers, you can relax knowing that whoever may turn up, and whenever they decide to come, your home is always going to be in a relatively clean state. Or, if you have plenty of time before guests arrive but want to give your home a last minute spruce up, you can schedule a cleaning session and get everything spotless and gleaming in before they arrive.
