Keeping a clean and organized home is essential for a comfortable and healthy living environment. However, with busy schedules and daily responsibilities, finding the time to keep up with regular cleaning can be a challenge.
This is why professional cleaning services are so popular - they provide a more thorough clean that can keep your home looking its best.
Here at Caravel Cleaning Company, we say we love giving you time to do the things you love… however, there are a few things that can make the cleaning services you pay for more efficient and effective.
Here at the top 5 things you and your family can do in between professional cleanings to maintain a tidy home:
1. Establish a cleaning routine:
Creating a weekly or bi-weekly cleaning schedule that works for your family's schedule can help keep everyone on track. For example, assign Monday as laundry day, Wednesday as bathroom cleaning day, and Friday as floor cleaning day. This way, everyone knows what tasks need to be done and when. Get our handy list of 8 daily tasks that can help you maintain a routine.
2. Involve the entire family:
Cleaning shouldn't be a one-person job. Get everyone in the household involved in the cleaning process. Assign age-appropriate tasks to each family member and make cleaning a team effort. This not only helps keep your home clean, but it also teaches children the importance of responsibility and teamwork.
For more information on getting the whole family on board, read our blog "House Cleaning is Child's Play"!
3. De-clutter regularly:
Clutter can make even the cleanest home look messy. Regularly de-cluttering your home can help keep it organized and tidy. Set aside time each week to go through your belongings and donate or toss anything you no longer need or use.
4. Use the right tools:
Having the right cleaning tools can make cleaning more efficient. Here are a few of our favorites we recommend you have on hand:
Microfiber cloths are great for dusting and cleaning surfaces because they trap dirt and debris better than traditional cotton cloths. We utilize a color coding system at Caravel Cleaning, but you can keep things simple by ordering a color that complements your décor. Learn more about the benefits of microfiber cleaning cloths and how to care for them in our blog "Maintaining my Love of Microfiber Cloths"
A good rechargeable vacuum cleaner
The right vacuum cleaner can help you clean carpets and pick up dry spills on floors quickly and effectively. Our favorites are the Shark IZ362H Anti-Allergen Cordless Pet Pro and Dyson V8 Origin+. We like these for their power, ease of use, and included attachments - but look at several models to review the features to find the best one for your family and lifestyle. A few things you may want to look for: does it hang or stand to be stored? (most come with hangers, do you have a convenient spot to store it?) Does the entire unit plug in to recharge, or does the battery have to be removed? Are replacement filters readily available?
A steam mop
If you have infants or small children playing on the floor, a steam mop can disinfect and clean hard floors without the use of harsh chemicals. Here is my favorite, the LIGHT 'N' EASY Multi-Functional steam mop- I love that you can also use it to steam clothes or deep cleaning tasks, and it heats up fast. Just like microfibers, make sure to follow recommended maintenance – and we say use distilled water to keep the hard water buildup to a minimum.
A Spray Mop
I'm sure you've seen mops like the Swiffer PowerMop - but, we prefer this MEXERRIS Microfiber Spray Mop that uses your favorite floor cleaner as well as reusable microfiber heads instead of the throw away pads. Again, do your research to find one with the feature that are appealing to you - any of them will make cleaning up spills quick and easy.
5. Clean as you go:
Cleaning as you go can help prevent messes from piling up and make cleaning feel less overwhelming. For example, while cooking a meal, wipe down the countertops and wash any dishes that are used. This can help prevent grease and food stains from building up and make cleaning up after meals easier.
If you want more ideas on ways to keep your home tidy, check out "Quick & Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Clean & Tidy".
At Caravel, we love giving you and your loved one more time to spend doing what you enjoy. We offer gift certificates, recurring cleaning services, and custom “Housekeeping for a Year” packages. We even provide linen and laundry services.
Just call 805-804-5454 or request an estimate from the Cleaning Crew at Caravel Cleaning Company in Oxnard, CA.
You’ll receive exceptional service and professional results from highly trained, trustworthy, and personable cleaning technicians. And, all cleaning services at Caravel Cleaning Company are 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
We can't wait to Help You Keep Your Home Shipshape!
Caravel Cleaning Company provides Professional House Cleaning Services in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, Santa Paula, and Somis.
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