Very very detailed cleaning guide

amother

Wed, Jun 15 2022, 10:31 am

Can anyone recommend one? Or can we start one here? I don’t have cleaning help at the moment bec it’s impossible to find. I grew up in a very not put together home. Like cluttered, would get a basic clean once a week. Didn’t smell bad… but didn’t smell.. good. I want to be different but have no clue how. I need extremely detailed directions. Like don’t tell me clean the toilet. I need to know exactly what supplies/cleaners to use and how to do it. If u can’t relate to this lack of knowledge please don’t judge. Im trying to learn. Thank you!!

amother

Wed, Jun 15 2022, 3:06 pm

zaq wrote:

Check out flylady.com

I found her website extremely disorganized and overwhelming tbh. I need something more simple. Like:
Bathroom: take such and such cleaner spray all over the tub. Take such and such cloth/paper towel and wipe down. Rinse with warm water. Or whatever. I don’t even get the concept of using rags. Like u use one rag to wipe down the toilet? Aren’t u just wiping dirt all over ?

amother

Crocus

Wed, Jun 15 2022, 3:11 pm

Im following, please.

Iv been married quite a few years but feel like Iv never really learnt the basics.

On the times my cleaning lady doesnt show up, im never really sure what Im doing and can never get the place sparkling and smelling clean.

amother

Yarrow

Wed, Jun 15 2022, 4:26 pm

Following.
I'm married a lot of years but I never learned how to clean properly and it doesn't come naturally to me. I once said to my MIL, I wish there was a course on how to clean because I can't seem to do it properly and if I was taught I could just follow the directions.
My MIL said I don't think you don't know how, I think you don't care enough. Mind you she said this while staying in my home for weeks.
I have a cleaning lady twice a week but I really do need to learn this skill.

amother

Leaf

Wed, Jun 15 2022, 6:19 pm

Check out Dana White’s books and YouTube videos, a slob comes clean. She’s very clear and simple.
Also check out the secret slob website and YouTube channel, she’s breaks down fly lady to be practical and understandable and has printables for exactly what to do in each room.
Also for fun check out Diane in Denmark on YouTube Smile

amother

Wed, Jun 15 2022, 6:25 pm

amother [ Yarrow ] wrote:

I found us one! lol
https://learn.bleachpraylove.c....._gl=1*7fg40e*_ga*MTM4MzAzOTM0Mi4xNjU1MzI0MzY2*_ga_RC27RL3YT4*MTY1NTM0MTgwMy4yLjEuMTY1NTM0MTg4My4w

amother

NeonGreen

Thu, Jun 16 2022, 9:00 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Bumping this.. are there any really great balabustas that can help all of us following? Maybe just to post one room? I guess I’m not that alone in this!

I would also love to hear from one of us as opposed to a website.

amother

Butterscotch

Thu, Jun 16 2022, 9:03 am

Bathroom
2x week
Toilet
Shower
Sink
Floor
Change towels
Once per week
mirror
Wash rug
Every 2 weeks
Wipe down walls
Once per month
organize drawers
Wash shower curtain

Entrance room
Sweep as needed
3x week straighten up
1x week mop.
2x year wipe down walls and
door
4x year clean out closets. Purge outerwear

Bedroom
1x week
Change linen
Vacuum
1x month
Dust cieling fan and light fixture
Wipe light switches
Organize night table and dresser top
Dust bedroom furniture
4x year
Go through drawers, purge unused clothing
2x year
Wash pillow and quilt
Wash walls and door
Wash windows
Wash window curtains
Wash mattress pad

amother

Butterscotch

Thu, Jun 16 2022, 9:10 am

Kitchen
Sweep as needed
Daily
Wipe down counters
Garbage
Wash dishes
Wipe down sink
Clean table after meals
2x week
Clean stovetop
Change towels
Mop floor
Wipe down cabinets fast
Wipe down faucet
Wipe backsplash
1x week
Wipe down tables and chairs
Every 2 weeks
Oven outside
Dishwasher outside
1x month
Wipe down cabinets well
Oven inside
Microwave inside
Coffee maker
Wipe down urn
Wipe down garbage can
Clean drawer pulls
Clean oven vent
4x year
Fridge
Freezer
Wipe down walls
Dust light fixtures
Organize drawers
Clean toasyer
Wipe light switches
2x year
Clean windows
Wash curtains
Wipe down doors

kollel_wife

Thu, Jun 16 2022, 9:16 am

Bathroom - in detail
1. Dust toilet and outside walls of bathtub onto the floor (otherwise when you clean hairs & dirt will be annoying)
2. Then sweep very well.
3. Use large bucket, add Mr. Clean, maybe 1/4 cup and hot water, 11/2 cups (not sure I just pour)
4. Clean all surfaces of toilet with a sponge or rag, that is dipped into the Mr. Clean.
5. Pour some of Mr. Clean mixture into the toilet - use the toilet brush to clean all around and then top edges.
6. Clean the floor around & behind the toilet. Dry toilet and floor with dry smatta.
7. Clean counter with Mr. Clean or is granite (special material), use dish soap or soft scrub. Clean faucets, inside of sink and top edges - sink can get strong cleaner, like Mr. Clean.
8. Bathtub inside with comet or soft scrub if not ceramic, sides and floor
9. Clean relevant walls and grout
10. Wipe all dry with rag
11. Clean floor with sponge on hands and knees with Mr. clean, dry with rag
12. sweep again.

amother

Aconite

Thu, Jun 16 2022, 9:19 am

kollel_wife wrote:

This is very helpful.
Do you clean toilet first or sink? I do the sink first because otherwise I feel I'd need to change my cleaning gloves (I use disposable). Do you throw out the shmatas or wash? I use paper towels because again, I figure it's more sanitary, but I end up using a lot ($).