Clean in half an hour: 10 life hacks to clean your apartment very quickly

We share tips that will help give your home a cozy and tidy look in a short period of time.

Unfortunately, we don’t always have time to clean the apartment as often as we would like. Work, personal life and the list of daily tasks increases exactly as does the number of things that are out of place. Regardless of whether you are expecting guests or can no longer stand the mess in your apartment, the time to clean sooner or later comes. Then a few tips will come to your aid, thanks to which this necessary and important task will not seem so scary and impossible.
Start with the bathroom

Why should you start cleaning with this room? The answer is simple: most often this is where you use the most chemicals and detergents. Remove all jars and other accessories from the surfaces of the sink and bathtub and rearrange them in a cabinet; it is better not to move them to other rooms - this way you will save time. Treat all surfaces with the products, and while you wait for the result, go to the next room (best of all - the kitchen). After 10 minutes, all you have to do is rinse everything with a cloth soaked in water. On the way, put all the towels in the washing machine, which you will run after you are fully stocked with other items.
Let's go to the kitchen

Dirty dishes in the kitchen immediately hurt the eye and pollute the space in every sense. If you have a dishwasher, then you can easily solve this problem. But if you have to wash a dozen dishes by hand every time, then prepare a “bath” for them: fill the sink with warm water with some detergent added and soak all the dishes in it. Leave for a short while (during this time you can quickly clean the stove, oven and countertops), then rinse the dishes and utensils under clean water and leave them in the dryer.
Take a photo of your apartment

If you only have half an hour to clean, quickly take a photo of your apartment. From the outside, you will see things that first catch your eye, for example, the sports bag that you threw in the hallway a couple of days ago. Create “visual” order, remember what should definitely be removed from visible places and begin more thorough cleaning.

Place two bags in each room, or better yet, hang one on your shoulder as if you are going to work and putting everything you need (in fact, unnecessary things) into your bag. First and foremost, declutter and don't be afraid to throw away things you haven't used in the last month. It is unlikely that you will need them in the future, and the next time you clean, the number of unnecessary things will be much smaller. The main thing is not to move junk from one corner of the apartment to another. As soon as you collect garbage throughout the entire area, you will notice how the upcoming cleaning no longer seems so energy-intensive. You can do the same with things: put half of what is in your room in the washing machine, the rest (clean things!) - in the closet (read also: On the shelves: 6 life hacks to clean up your closet).
Made bed

It’s not for nothing that we are taught from childhood: the first thing to do in the morning is to make the bed. If you are not a supporter of this rule, then at least now remove it first. At a minimum, you can put things on the bed that you haven’t had time to put away yet.
Focus on those rooms where your guests will definitely be

You can find out about a spontaneous visit an hour before the guests arrive, in which case panic comes along with the cleaning. Don't be nervous; most likely, there is a place in your apartment where you won't invite anyone. A bedroom or work space is unlikely to attract attention, so only visual, superficial order can be created here, but more time should be allocated to the kitchen, bathroom and hallway.
Clean in half an hour: 10 life hacks to clean your apartment very quickly
Pick everything up off the floor

Once you have wiped the surfaces free of dust, proceed to the lowest level. In order not to limit the entire field of your movements, divide the apartment into several zones: for example, combine the bathroom and kitchen (especially since both of these areas have already been processed). Pick up all the things from the floor and wash it: while it is drying, move into the bedroom and living room.
Clean in half an hour: 10 life hacks to clean your apartment very quickly
Pet marks

If you live with pets on a permanent basis, then wool and bowls full of food are an integral part of your life, to which you pay less attention. But during cleaning, it is these nuances that you should pay attention to first.

First turn: vacuum the surfaces where your cat or dog most often lies, and then don’t forget to remove the tray, change the water and throw away the old food (read also: Cleaning an apartment where a pet lives: 5 useful tips).
Use all vacuum cleaner attachments

To save as much time as possible, use a vacuum cleaner not only to get rid of dust on the floor. Almost all sets have attachments suitable for narrow, hard-to-reach places. Wet cleaning takes much longer, so wipe clean surfaces with a cloth and vacuum the rest of the area.
Wipe all mirror surfaces

Even if your entire apartment is in perfect order, a cloudy mirror with stains will immediately turn into evidence of recent chaos. Spend an extra couple of minutes to ensure that the reflection becomes clear and shiny, because let’s face it: everyone glances at it at least for a second. The mirror is a real litmus test, and not a book forgotten on the table, as it might seem at first glance.