Between your work, family, and social activities, finding time to clean your home can be a challenge for even the strictest planners. However, if you’re set on taking matters into your own hands, there are some professional cleaning service tricks that will help you be more efficient. Here are some ways you can tidy up like the pros.

How to Clean Your Home More Efficiently

1. Work from the Top Down

One of the biggest enemies of cleaning is gravity. As you work, more dust, dander, and dirt will fall to the ground, forcing you to go back over sections you’ve already cleaned. To avoid this, cleaning services suggest you start at the topmost level, such as dusting the upper shelf of a bookcase or stand. Move down as you go, so all the dust and crumbs from your earlier chores end up on the floor, where you can collect them by sweeping or vacuuming.

2. Set a Timer

For some people, it’s easy to get carried away while cleaning, turning a quick tidy-up into an all-day affair. For others, the prospect of a time-consuming chore may cause them to avoid the work altogether. To save time and motivate yourself, set a timer before cleaning the bathroom or vacuuming the living room. This way, you’ll work faster to beat the clock, and the chore will feel more like a game than a responsibility.

3. Bring Along All Supplies

Even with the most efficient plan to clean your bathroom vanity, having to head downstairs for a roll of paper towels you forgot sets you back precious minutes. Instead of bringing only the tools and products you need for each area, place all of your gear in a large bucket. This will allow you to keep all items organized and move on from room to room instead of heading back for supplies every 10 minutes.

If your home needs major cleaning work, leave the job to the experts at Henry's Janitorial Services of Anchorage, AK. This family-owned and -operated cleaning service has been in business since 1962. Their licensed and insured staff provides thorough cleanings when the work is too great to handle alone. Visit their website to learn more about their work, or call (907) 341-2242 to ask for an estimate.