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How to Clean Whole House

Need to clean your entire house and don't know where to start? We've got you covered with the best, top, and newest projects on cleaning your house. Check out our slideshows and let your voice be heard on our discussion board. Watch a video or two while you're at it. We'll make sure you get your house in tip top shape in no time!

The Best Ways to Clean Your Entire Home With Vinegar

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The Best Ways to Clean Your Entire Home With Vinegar

Clean Your House in One Hour

Plan your cleaning attack

The key to cleaning your house is to work logically. Work from room-to-room and top to down (e.g., clean countertops before the carpet).

Six-minute bedroom blitz

Start with the bedroom. Replace bed linen and wipe surfaces. Bedrooms are often uncluttered, so this should take around six minutes.

Seven-minute bathroom sparkle

Spray the sink and bath/shower and allow it to sit while you work on the toilet. Rinse the tub and sink, leaving the floor for later.

Clean a living room in 7 minutes

Living rooms can be cleaned in minutes. Start in one corner and dust surfaces from left-to-right. Vacuum chairs and floors to finish.

Re-using saves time and effort

Clean dishes and wipe the hob with warm soapy water. Rinse and reuse the sponge for the countertops. Mop the floor and reuse in the bathroom.

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Appliances

Appliances

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Bathroom

Carpet

Carpet

Cast Iron Skillets

Cast Iron Skillets

Dishwashers

Dishwashers

Fabric

Fabric

Floors

Floors

Furniture

Furniture

Gutters

Gutters

Kitchen

Kitchen

Mattress

Mattress

Microwaves

Microwaves

Outdoor

Outdoor

Ovens

Ovens

Silver

Silver

Windows

Windows

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The Best Ways to Clean Your Entire Home With Vinegar

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