Cleaning well has its techniquenot everything is scrubbing without brakes. Melissa Maker, creator of the channel Clean My Spacewith more than two million followers on YouTube, has been sharing professional and practical advice since 2006 that shortens the cleaning time and avoid common mistakes.
One of the most frequent errors It is cleaning without an exact idea of the route you are going to follow. Start anywhere in a space and at any height, and continue randomly here and therecauses dust or dirt from a surface to spread over what is already clean, forcing you to repeat the task if you want the room to be really clean.
The ESA method when cleaning is quick and effective
The simplest strategy to avoid this is to work always from top to bottom and from left to right. When walking through a room, that means describing a pattern, starting with the wall furthest from the door and moving from there to the exit.
This way, covers the entire room in a single route without leaving forgotten areas or stepping on what has already been scrubbed.
Moving following the pattern of the ESA, unlike random movements, allows cover a complete surface without passing through the same place twice or dragging dirt on what was already clean.
This technique is valid for mop the floor, but also when cleaning tables, countertops, mirrors or even windows.
Detect “hot spots”
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On the other hand, there are areas in the house that are usually overlooked because they do not attract as much attention, but that accumulate dust, grease or bacteria. They are the so-called hot spots or hot spots. Among them are:
- Door and window frames.
- Light switches.
- High corners where cobwebs form.
- Lamps and sconces.
Attending to these details provides that extra shine that distinguishes a professional cleaning from a routine one. By the way, Melissa Maker’s trick matches my grandmother’s advice, even though she didn’t know English!
The right utensils also help you be more efficient
Another pillar of efficient cleaning is choosing the right tools. many people they waste time rubbing, because they use cloths that do not absorb, ineffective brooms or inappropriate products for the surface.
Invest in quality microfiber cloths, specific brushes and vacuum cleaners with various useful accessories It radically improves results and avoids having to insist more than necessary. Simply put, it saves a lot of time and energy.
Pay attention to your sense of smell and the result will be even better.
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Cleanliness is not only seen, it is also perceived in the air. For Maker, smell is a key signal: If something smells bad, it’s still dirty. Listen to your sense of smell.
Locate the source of a bad smell It is as important as mopping the floor or dusting. It could be a textile that needs to be refreshed, forgotten food remains or even humidity in a specific area.
Fix the cause of the odor, rather than mask it with fragrances, ensures a truly clean home. Of course, once clean, use natural air fresheners to perfume your home.
Clean tools for efficient work
Another common mistake is cleaning with utensils that are already dirty. A used scouring pad, a brush full of debris, or a vacuum cleaner with clogged filters not only perform less well, but can spread more dirt than they remove.
The advice is simple: clean the tools after each use. Keeping cloths, mops and brushes in good condition keeps them ready for the next task and prolongs their useful life.
The power of preventive maintenance
It’s not all big marathon cleanses. Maker defends the importance of small daily gestures to avoid accumulations. Some examples:
- Vacuum frequently to reduce dust and crumbs.
- Empty the dishwasher daily so that dirty dishes do not pile up.
- Take objects with you when leaving a room and return them to their place.
- Using a glass cleaner or scraper in the shower after each use to avoid lime stains
With these minimal routines, deep cleanings are spaced out and are much lighter.
A practical cleaning philosophy
More than a list of tricks, the Melissa Maker approach is a philosophy that consists of organizinguse smart technicians and maintain preventive habits. Your goal is clean better in less time.