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How do I clean a really, super duper, really, really, really, MESSY house?

Posted on Mar 28, 2010 under Time Share Resales | 5 Comments

Well, I am a neat freak and my mom’s job is resale.

Every house is a mess, literally. If I were to share pictures you would probably die of shock about how bad it is.
It’s been like this the past year or two, so it’s not like we have lots of time =(

It’s not like it’s dirty, it’s more like it’s packed with things.
There’s clothing on every chair in the house, clothing on the table, clothing hung on doors, everywhere.
There’s also papers everywhere.
Well, it is dirty, too, but that’s not my main thing.

What are some tips for cleaning a house you can barely walk in?

Thanks!
-We do not own a mop
-Our dishwasher is broken

Ok- as thankfully, I’ve never had one get that bad, I’ll do my best. My advice is think "baby steps"
Pick a smaller room, or area say.. the one that has the dining room table. Then ATTACK it for 1 hour only. Set a kitchen timer somewhere. Really. Get all the clothes off it, and into plastic garbage bags (you’ll do a BOATLOAD more laundry- if you bring it ALLLLLL to the laundrymat and take up 10 machines at once.. then taking the next 3 days doing nothing but laundry). If it’s clean- then it should be put away. Do clothes first- it makes a big impact. You’re likely to keep going, if you see results fast. Then- take any and all dishes and put them in the kitchen.. as NEAR the sink as you can. Don’t worry about doing them now. They were already dirty, you’re just working the dining area. Then take all the papers, and make 2 piles. Keep/file, trash. That’s it. 2 piles. If there are toys, homework, electronics, etc still left— then put those away. Now wipe down the table and chairs, and sweep or vacuum the floor. don’t worry about dusting, or cleaning windows or baseboards, seriously? That’s waaay down the road. After you have this little haven of cleanness, do NOT let anyone put ANYTHING on the table. If you eat at it- you may NOT leave the table without taking the dish with you, etc.
Then… the next day, tackle anohter room, say.. the bathroom. Then the living room, THEN the kitchen. While the kitchen may be the nastiest around, it also takes the longest to clean, and if you have the REST of the house coming together, you’ll want to finish it up.
Good luck!