Remember to Follow Directions When Cleaning

You may be thinking, Well, duh. I'm smart enough to read the directions on the back of cleaning products! That's not what we mean--we're talking about these directions:



In and Out: When vacuuming a room, begin in the side or corner of the room farthest from the door. Vacuum row by row across the carpet, backing out of the room.
Left and Right: Don't sling your rag or tools around randomly. Clean a mirror, for example, by starting in the top left corner and wipe the entire surface by following a wide "S" pattern.
Back to Front: When cleaning a countertop, wipe from back to front. Knock the crumbs off into the floor. Remember to sweep!
High and Low: Since dust abides by the laws of gravity, too, clean the high parts of a room (ceiling fans and crown molding), then the middle (furniture), then the lowest areas (floors).
Clockwise. Move around a room in a clockwise direction when cleaning. Carry supplies in an apron or caddy so it's easy to switch tools as you encounter different surfaces. Circling a space once helps you cover everything and you won't tire out by running all over the place!



By using a directional system when cleaning, your efforts will be more effective and you will finish faster.