10 Tricks That Make House Cleaning Fast and Easy: Pro Tips From Cleaning Maid Possible
At Cleaning Maid Possible, we've spent years turning chaos into calm—sometimes in record time! Whether you're 20 or 90, these professional tricks can make house cleaning more efficient, less stressful, and even a little satisfying.
Let’s dive in.
1. Always Start at the Top
Dust from ceiling fans, high shelves, and crown molding will inevitably fall down. To avoid cleaning surfaces twice, start with the highest point in a room, and work systematically down to the floors. In our experience, clients are amazed how much faster the process feels when they follow this professional routine.
2. Declutter First, Clean Second
Professional cleaners don’t organize—at least, not during cleaning time! Instead, we always recommend tossing stray items into baskets or laundry hampers, setting them aside, and focusing on cleaning surfaces. You’ll clean more efficiently without distractions, and can tackle organizing later.
3. Use a Cleaning Caddy
Having all your supplies in a portable caddy means you’re not running back and forth for missing items. Ours always includes microfiber cloths, multipurpose cleaner, glass spray, scrub brush, and gloves. Setting this up at home saves you more time than you’d think—and prevents that classic “where’s my spray bottle?” frustration.
4. Microfiber is Your Best Friend
Microfiber cloths pick up more dust and dirt than paper towels or cotton rags, leaving surfaces streak-free—plus, they're machine washable. Many professional cleaners, including our own crew, use microfiber with plain water or a bit of vinegar for most jobs. This simple switch dramatically cuts cleaning time.
5. Clean in Zones (Not Rooms)
Professional teams clean by task, not just by room. For example, we’ll dust the whole house, then vacuum everywhere, then mop. This “zone cleaning” method (tackling one type of cleaning everywhere before starting the next) saves steps and creates a clear workflow.
6. Let Products Sit
Instead of scrubbing your arms off, spray cleaner on grimy areas like bathrooms, sinks, and stovetops—then let it sit for a few minutes. This “dwell time” allows products to break down grime, so you can wipe away with much less effort. We always tell new hires: “Let the product do the hard work!”
7. Use Natural Powerhouses: Baking Soda & Vinegar
Some of the best cleaners are in your pantry! Baking soda is amazing for scrubbing sinks, stovetops, and even inside ovens. Vinegar works magic on glass and as an all-purpose spray (never use on marble or granite). We often give clients quick demos—many are shocked to see dull sinks turn sparkling with just a sprinkle of baking soda.
8. Embrace Quick Quirky Hacks
· Dryer sheets for dusting baseboards and blinds—they grab dust better than rags.
· Steam and lemons for cleaning microwaves: Slice a lemon, add to a bowl of water, microwave for 2-3 minutes, let the steam loosen grime, then wipe clean.
· Dishwasher runs for vent covers and some removable shelves—shortcut cleanup big-time.
There’s no shame in using shortcuts—most professionals do!
