How to fake a clean house in 30 minutes

Stick to sorting out the areas your visitors will see and close the doors to all the other rooms!

• Grab a laundry basket and clear all counter tops and stray items from the floor (put it behind one of the closed doors to deal with later).
• Open doors to let fresh air through
• Vacuum & mop high traffic areas only
• Spray some air freshener or light a scented candle

Quick kitchen cleaning tips

• Grab a microfibre cloth and some fresh smelling spray and quickly wipe down all surfaces.  
• Put any dishes in the dishwasher – or if you don’t use one, quickly wash the dishes and put them in the drainer.

Bathroom/toilet cleaning tips

• Close any shower curtains!
• Put out fresh towels
• Throw any used towels into the washing machine to wash later
• Give the floor a quick wipe with the mop
• Wipe the vanity top, the toilet top and tank, as well as the sink bowl, counter, and taps.
• Clear clutter from the vanity and stash in the cupboard.  
• Give your loo a squirt with toilet cleaner, leave it a few minutes, then give it a quick swish with the loo brush and flush  

Hallway and lounge cleaning tips

Give your hallway a quick tidy – straighten any shoe racks and coats that may be hanging. Quickly run the vacuum over the hallway runner or any mats.

Living room cleaning tips

• With a microfiber cloth, wipe down coffee tables, the visible edges of bookshelves and TV screen
• Organise magazines and remotes on coffee tables or in baskets
• Vacuum the middle of the room (don’t worry about the edges)
• Plump up any sofa cushions

You can also use these simple tips to keep the mess in your house under control if you don’t have time to do a proper clean (or simply have better things to do!).

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