1. Tidying up in three steps
Before you start cleaning, you should first clean up. Work in three simple steps:
- Remove waste: Clear away all napkins, disposable plates, packaging materials, empty bottles and glasses immediately. This already makes a huge difference visually.
- Place everything back in its place: Walk a round with an empty basket. Anything that does not belong in the living room (coats, gifts, toys), go in the basket and take it to the right room.
- Start with the dishes: The kitchen is the heart of chaos. Start with the heavy lifting. Immediately make suds for big pans and dishes that won't fit in the machine.
By tidying up first, you will make cleaning ten times more efficient.
2. Tackle stains right away (especially red wine)
Stains that are given time to soak in become permanent reminders of your party. Be proactive.
- Red wine on textiles: Dab the stain immediately (do not rub!). Cover the spot generously with salt to absorb the moisture, leave it for a while, then rinse with cold water or dab with white wine (which neutralises the red pigment).
- Wet stains: Use dish soap on the stain, this is a powerful grease dissolver.
3. Focus on the bathroom and toilet
Guests pay attention (unconsciously) to the cleanliness of the toilet. A quick clean gives an instant fresh feeling.
- Wipe the toilet seat and the sink with a disinfectant cloth.
- Replace the towel with a clean one.
- Shine the mirror with a quick polish.
This takes just 5 minutes, but greatly increases hygiene and the feeling of cleanliness.
4. Work from top to bottom
This is the professional's golden rule. Start with dusting on high surfaces, the window sills, and the dining table.
Why? Because dust and crumbs fall down. You don't want to vacuum the floor and only then dust the skirting boards or sideboard - then you can start all over again.
Always finish by dusting and, if necessary, mopping the floor.
5. The ultimate de-cluttering: give it to TRIXXO
Was tidying up after the holidays the straw? Do you find that you don't actually feel like or have time to clean - not now, but not for the rest of the year either?
Maybe the best 'cleaning tip' is: delegate it.
With the help of a reliable household helper from TRIXXO, you have the guarantee that your home will shine again. That way, you'll really free up time to de-stress after all the hustle and bustle.