Good housekeeping is not innate, but the result of a system and practice. Thorough housewives and househusbands have certain techniques that they have learnt over time. With the right system, housework can be thorough and downright fun.

 

While almost everyone has some basic knowledge of housework, some use certain techniques that turn simple housework into good housework. What's more, a systematic approach to chores can even save time. Here is a summarised step-by-step system that shows you how to run your household thoroughly and save time.

 

1. store all cleaning products together in a large bucket. This means they can always be taken out in one go and avoids long searches.

 

2 It's best to start in the kitchen. Put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher or wash them in the sink. Stubbornly dirty dishes can be placed in the sink to soak while the worktop is cleaned and the fridge is cleared of spoilt food.

 

3. do a quick tour of the entire flat and pick up all objects that are not where they belong. Put them in their usual place immediately.

 

4. dust bookshelves, lamps, tables and other surfaces. Do all the dusting at once before you start vacuuming. Polish surfaces that need polishing.

 

5. deep clean the bathroom. The toilet bowl and limescale remover can be left to work while mirrors and cupboards are wiped down.

 

6. make all the beds before cleaning the bedrooms. Put dirty laundry in the washing machine and switch it on while other work is being done.

 

7. vacuum carpets, mop floors.

 

8. empty all waste bins and take the rubbish outside. Line the empty waste bins with fresh bin liners.

 

Tips: It is best to try to do your housework at a certain time of day. If necessary, make a list of chores and tick them off when done.

If you are doing the housework together with several people, each person should take on one room.