How To Clean A Living Room Checklist
This post was last updated on July 15th, 2024
We all know it very well that, our living room gets more use compared with any others room in our house. Recently, an investigation has been made on the typical behavior of an individual family member.
The report shows that the majority of family members prefer to spend time in the living room mostly. They tend to relax and gossiping in the living room. So as an ideal family member we should follow how to clean a living room checklist and lead a healthy and sound life.
Therefore, keeping your family member in my mind, I have made a complete checklist on how to clean a living room. Check out our trips and tricks to keep your nearest and dearest healthy and sound.
So as a conscious family member everyone should follow the living room cleaning checklists and give it the attention it needs.
Ceiling fans, light fixtures and HVAC vents
First things first, in a moment I am going to show you the easiest way to keep your surroundings need and clean. First of all, make sure cleaning the ceiling fan, light fixture and HVAC vents each time when cleaning the room.
Keep in mind, you better to start cleaning from the top of your living room because it helps you to avoid the same task twice as the dust you dislodge falls on surfaces not yet cleaned.
You will find many ceiling fan dusters available on the market which allows you to reach the blades without having trouble.
Moreover, ensure to get the top of the unit with the lights. Few times a ladder amt is required to use when the dust has accumulated to a point, it needs some elbow grease. Also, you can use the same tools to rid your light fixtures and vents of dirt.
Wall trim, walls and hanging items
There’s quite a bit more, but let’s start with the easy stuff, as you know the extension duster works to shake lose any cobwebs, but you must have a plan to use a damp cloth to any wall trim at the ceiling level. After all, you are getting a clean and clean environment.
On the other hand, you have to follow the same way to keep smudges free on the walls if you have washable paint. Remember, I am talking about crystal washable paint. I hope you will get very clear idea after reading the article.
One thing you have to keep in mind, you should use Melamine foam sponges to clean up walls nicely, but you should use them lightly as they remove paint. So, beware before taking the first step to clean your wall trim.
In the end, make sure to clean the dust from the frames of any hanging art, attention carefully if the glass takes more swipe to clean appropriately then remove pieces for closer attention.
Window-Washing Windows and window treatments
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If you are someone very interested in it, you can check out my recent post on window cleaning supplies and tips which will provide you with a full guideline on Decent Home Décor and many more.
Probably, you have window blinds, vacuum with your vacuum’s brush attachment, so you better to follow with a duster.
Before taking the next step make sure a dry sponge on fabric and vinyl and a damp cloth on wood for dirty blinds. On the other hand, you can use removable fabric blinds to your dry cleaner.
Doors
You must think very deeply to keep your doors and others stuff crystal clean. I suggest you add little mild soap with a damp cloth to keep the door and hardware crystal clear. Make sure wiping fingerprint from the door and hardware as well.
Electronics
Be careful when you are thinking to clean electronic devices. Like any stereo or TV boxes. There is a big chance to lose any connection as it happened for most of the people.
I recommend to clean a flat-screen TV, you better to use a microfiber cloth to wipe the screen itself and the surrounding the frame.
On the other hand, you should be careful when using the cleaner with ammonia, as it can affect negatively on screen. The moment when working on the electronics in your home sanitise all remotes.
Cleaning-Wood Furniture
You can use the same damp cloth to trap or push dust from wooden furniture surfaces Since it ensures to upholstered surfaces. For example, such as a couch or ottoman, remove any covers you can to launder or dry clean, then vacuum all areas as well.
Besides, you can follow the same technique for throw pillows. You better follow the same with a paint-roller-size sticky brush if you have stubborn pet hair remaining.
Baseboards and Floors
As you know, how you should clean your floor is entirely depends on the material you are thinking for.
You can check out our recent post on cleaning hardwood floors, remember, this post is on cleaning tile floors also. I hope you will get a handy resource from there as what you are looking for.
Imagine out of the box, it is not enough to keep your carpet clean twitch in a year. You must note down a schedule the professionals to come after you have tackled this room so that you don’t just push dust onto a freshly cleaned floor. Whatever, don’t focus extremely on the material, just start cleaning this level of the room by dusting the baseboards.
As I told earlier, you can use little bit melamine foam sponges which is a great way to remove scuffs and other marks. You have to be careful about using different substances as it can be harmful either for you or any your property.
Bonus tip: Rest assured, you are allowed to use them to clean up light fixtures and outlets!
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