Cleaning takes up hours you’d rather spend on other things. Many put it off until the last minute, when dirt becomes noticeable even to guests. The problem isn’t laziness, but the wrong approach and lack of the right tools. The right items cut cleaning time in half and make the process less tedious.
Imagine: you’re planning an evening of your favorite activity, whether it’s playing 1king or watching a TV series, but first you need to tidy up your apartment. With the right tools, you can finish the job in 20 minutes instead of an hour, giving you more time to relax. Investing in quality items pays for itself within a month of use.
Five Items That Change Your Approach To Cleaning
The market is overflowing with useless gadgets, but there are proven tools that actually work, which is supported by tests from authoritative independent organization evaluating household products. Here’s a list of what you should buy first:
- A mop with a wringer and microfiber cloth cleans floors without streaks or unnecessary effort. You simply dip it in the bucket and wring it with the pedal, without getting your hands dirty or bending over each time.
- A rubber furniture brush picks up pet hair and hair in seconds where a vacuum cleaner can’t. It works on sofas, armchairs, carpets, and even car seats.
- Melamine sponges remove any stains from walls, doors, and light switches without chemicals. Simply wet the sponge with water and rub the stain.
- A cordless handheld vacuum cleaner removes crumbs from tables, dust from windowsills, and debris from hard-to-reach places faster than you can get a large vacuum cleaner out of the closet.
- A microfiber mop attachment for ceilings and walls removes cobwebs and dust from chandeliers and high corners without a stepladder; the telescopic handle extends up to three meters.
These items don’t take up much space, but they save a ton of time and effort. Each one solves a specific problem you regularly encounter while cleaning.
How To Use These Tools Properly
Look, buying stuff is just the first step. Wash your microfiber cloths after you use them each time. If you don’t, they just spread dirt around instead of cleaning. Melamine sponges only work when they’re damp, and they wear out fast, so I would get a pack of about 20. Charge your hand vacuum after every cleaning. It’s the worst when you need it and the battery’s dead.
Keep everything in one place, like a closet or hallway near the entrance. When your tools are easy to grab, you won’t put off cleaning. Instead, you’ll just do it. Keeping things organized will save you as much time as the cleaning itself. I know this from experience.
Why Does This Really Work?
You’ll actually hate cleaning less. Seriously. When it takes 20 minutes instead of two hours of complaining, it’s much easier. Do a little bit each day and live in a clean space without having to go all out on weekends.
These five things aren’t magic. They’re just the right tools for the job. They do their thing while you go about your day. Spend a couple of thousand now, and you can ditch the rags and buckets for good. Being clean shouldn’t be a struggle. Let tech take care of the boring stuff.
