A tiring week means that you need to have your bedroom as an escape area where you will be able to relax. But dust, clutter on the nightstand, and unclean bedding may cause problems and make your haven stressful. There is no need to spend your whole weekend cleaning. With a well-organised approach to cleaning, you will be able to refresh your sleeping place within a couple of hours. Here is a 5-step plan to do it effectively this weekend.
Step 1: Strip, Wash, and Air Out Bedding
First, take out all the textile components from the bed, such as pillow covers, sheet covers, duvet cover, and mattress protector and wash them at a high temperature to kill dust mites and get rid of the accumulated oils. While the washing is going on, apply baking soda on the naked mattress and let it stay there for half an hour to soak up the smells.
Step 2: Clear Surface Clutter and Declutter
Clutter impedes effective cleaning. Therefore, before grabbing a cloth to clean, clear all surfaces first:
Take water glasses, books, cables, and miscellaneous things from your room. Categorise them in three ways: keep, move, or discard.
Clean storage boxes or miscellaneous things collected under your bed. Dust bunnies may be present there, so sweep or vacuum them.
Hang loose clothes and arrange the shoes scattered on the floor.
Step 3: Dust High and Low (Top-to-Bottom Method)
Start your cleaning process from the top, allowing dust that falls down to settle in uncleaned areas. Clean the blades of ceiling fans, lamps, the crown moulding, and curtain rods using an extendable duster or microfiber cloth. Then proceed to eye-level cleaning where you dust the picture frames, lampshades, dresser tops, and window sills. Lastly, clean the lower baseboards, doorknobs, and light switches using a wet microfiber cloth.
Step 4: Clean Windows, Mirrors, and Glass
The presence of smears and streaks on the glass surface is what makes the natural light in your room lose its sparkle. Spritz some specialised cleaner or vinegar onto a microfiber cloth and use it to clean the mirror, window panes, and framed art. Remember to open the windows during this process for ventilation.
Step 5: Vacuum, Mop, and Add Refreshing Touches
Complete your cleaning session by considering the floors. Clean the carpets using the vacuum cleaner while focusing on the corners and the areas near the baseboards. If you have wooden or tiled floors, you can clean them using a damp mop and floor cleaner. After making sure that the floor is dry, make your bed using clean sheets and light a candle or an essential oil diffuser.
Conclusion
Using the systematic approach of dusting, organising, and cleaning, the whole room will definitely have been reset in no time at all. In this fresh and aromatic ambience, a person can definitely enjoy a good night’s rest.
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