House Cleaning Fort LauderdaleWhen the professionals from Pinheiro’s Cleaning are done tidying up your home, we leave it in pristine condition. But your experienced home cleaners can’t be there all the time. So how can you keep your house clean between cleanings?

We have a few suggestions.

House Cleaning Basics

There are two primary areas we focus on when cleaning your home: Floors and surfaces. That may sound simple, but it actually can be very technical. Surfaces include everything from tabletops to windows, bedding to bathroom fixtures.

Gravity is the professional house cleaner’s most effective tool. Surfaces should be cleaned first and floors last. That’s because most of the dirt and debris removed from surfaces naturally is pulled downward by gravity. So if you dust or swipe surfaces first and sweep or mop afterward, you can avoid double work.

Kids and Pets

Most responsible adults know enough not to create messes in your home. But children and pets are a whole different story. Encourage your kids to pick up after themselves, especially in their own bedrooms.

Leave pets outside during the day whenever possible and place rugs just inside the door so their paws get wiped cleaned before they can track throughout your home.

Prevention is the Best Medicine

The best way to keep your home clean is to avoid getting it dirty in the first place. Ask family members and guests to remove shoes before entering your home. Use “clean as you go” techniques to avoid a buildup of clutter and debris.

Creating good habits such as putting dishes in the dishwasher right away or scheduling chores for every Saturday morning will help get the people living in your home into the habit of keeping it clean. Create a culture of cleanliness and your home will remain cleaner between professional cleanings longer.