It may look like it is a hard job to clean your living room. The job can be done pretty fast if you take time to clean your living room once in a while. You shouldn`t let the living room get really messy. Here are a few tips on getting and maintaining your living room cleaned.
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15 minute living room cleanup
This will clear out all of the clutter in your room. The 15 minute cleanup process is perfect to get everything set up for the cleaning process.
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Dust everything down
If the walls need to be washed of any dirty spot, you should do this. Remember to dust off any air vents, doors and even doorknobs. You should also consider switching plates.
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Clean your art
Don`t forget about your art. It also needs to be cleaned. Don`t spray cleaner or water to the frames of the wall art because it can damage it. Wipe everything with a cloth.
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Dust and clean the ceiling fan
You shouldn`t start the ceiling fan and have dust falling down from it in your guests head. Use a gentle cleaner such as Murphy`s Oil Soap in order to clean the ceiling fan. You can take down any light fixtures and wash them.
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Draperies
Don`t forget to wash them too. You should also vacuum any windowsills and even corners. The insides and outsides of the windows will also need to be washed.
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Couches and chairs
You should take care about these too. Take a look inside of your couch to see if any objects slipped down. You should clean accent pillows and slipcovers too.
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Accent lamps
Don`t forget to clean these too. You can use a duster attachment to clean these out. You can also clean some other decorative items just by using your vacuum.
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Remove books from bookshelves
Don`t forget to clean the bookshelves. You will have to remove the books from the shelves and clean each one. If you have a big collection of books, it may be the time to trash, sell or donate them out. Too many books can give the living room the impression that it is cluttered.
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Accent tables
Dust down any accent tables. You will also need to clean out your electronics too. Dust down the television screen and check all of your cords for wear and fraying.
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Carpets
Carpets and rugs should also be cleaned so don`t forget about them. Some companies rent special designed cleaning machines for you to use. Vacuum your carpets at least once a week so they won`t be full of clutter. However, remember that carpet cleaning is not as easy as it seems. You might need to hire a professional.
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Doormats
They also need to be cleaned. Dust them off and clean them with special solutions. If you do so, you will be sure that the dirt from outside won`t be transferred in your house.
Try to get all of your supplies before actually starting the cleaning process. You can partner up with a friend or with a relative so the cleaning process will be smoother.
