subject: Domestic Secrets: Cleaning Tips From Maids [print this page] Maids are trained to do a thorough and fast cleaning of the homes they work in. Maids all have tricks they use to maximize efficiency while making sure all surfaces get their due attention.
Here are a few common techniques that professional maids use daily - if you follow their examples it will make you a faster and better house-cleaner.
One of the ways you can make cleaning more efficient is to use a tray or a cart that holds all your cleaning supplies. Youll be surprised at how much faster the work gets done if you have all the tools at hand. Rags, window cleaner, furniture polish, duster, bathroom cleansers - all can fit on a tray or cart eliminating trips back and forth to cabinets or storage closets.
Most maids have a routine for each room. A good rule of thumb is top to bottom, left to right. Start in one corner and work your way around the room from ceiling to floor. This will give you an organized approach and will save time while ensuring that every part of the room gets attention.
For bathrooms, squirt some toilet cleaner in the bowl first and let it soak while you do the other work. Dust the surfaces, then wipe down counters, sink, shower and tub, moving clockwise (or counter-clockwise if youre a rebel) around the room. Finish cleaning the toilet, then sweep and mop the floor.
In the kitchen use the same basic approach, starting with dusting, then working around the room, ending with the floor. Use baking soda to clean your oven if it needs it. A box of baking soda is enough to cover the bottom of the oven - moisten it, then re-moisten it once again a few hours later, then leave it overnight. The grime and grease will wipe out easily with the baking soda and will leave your oven clean and deodorized without using harsh chemicals.
For those who need a little help from the pros, contact one of the domestic cleaning services in your neighbourhood. For maids and domestic cleaning London has dozens of listings in all parts of the city. Meanwhile, use the cleaning techniques the pros use!
