Here’s why cleaning order matters, according to the pros.
There are so manycleaning taskswhere sequence matters and truly can make all of the difference, says Rebecca Nash.
Why Order Matters
Task order keeps you organized, efficient, and focused, says Nash.
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With that in mind, these are thetop mistakesthat prove youre cleaning out of order.
Rebecca Nashis the owner ofMolly Maidof Greater Little Rock, aNeighborlycompany.
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5 Mistakes You’re Making
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Starting at the Front
Its tempting to start your clean with thefront entryway.
The logic is there.
Sometimes a messy house can feel overwhelming.
but whether we heed that advice is another story altogether.
Let this be a reminder that following Mamas rule of the top-to-bottom clean will serve you well.
You always want to start top to bottom, then left to right, says Nash.
She also adds that it can help with both efficiency and making sure nothing gets overlooked.
Not Pretreating
Pre-treating areas that require more attention is a huge factor, says Nash.
That way theyll have time to start working away on the tougher messes while you focus your efforts elsewhere.
Sounds like a win.
And theyll likely wind up in yourkitchen sinkwhile they do so.
It also gets bonus points for being one of the most satisfying ways to end a deep kitchen clean.
Keep in mind stainless steel polish is a polish, not a cleaner, reminds Nash.
Youll be left with surfaces that sparkle from the inside out.
