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[quote=Anonymous]I am cleaning one small area  everyday and then the whole house  on Sunday.

Bathrooms -
1) Scrubbing bubbles on all porcelain surfaces - sink, tub, toilet bowl.  Windex on mirrors, fixtures and counter.  I am using 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 dish soap on the shower area, tiled walls, glass doors. It blasts through the soap scum and watermarks, rinse and dry. My shower doors have never looked this clear and sparkly.  I sweep the floor and wipe it down with a damp cloth and a dry cloth.  Final blast of lysol.  
2) I shut off the flush and used a plunger to reduce the water in the bowl to a minimum...then poured some CLR to take care of some funky brown scale, rust etc that my cleaning lady never managed to clean.  Leave it overnight and then flush. It is sparkling now. 
3) Poo Pouri.  Everyone is using the bathrooms and everyone is eating lots more veggies, need I say more.

I am actually not missing my cleaning lady. I have realized that she was doing a rather lackadaisical job.

Bedrooms -
1) Beds need to be made as soon as the person wakes up.  Use a microfiber cloth to dust the bed frame, window sills, side tables and vacuum once a week.

Kitchen -
1) Lined the stovetop with aluminium foil. It catches all spills.  Change it every few weeks
2) Using dishwashing soap and sponge to clean the counters. Wipe dry with a microfiber after a light vinegar spray. 
3) Not using a sponge to wash dishes. I am using the dishwasher for most dishes with a capful of vinegar to take care of any egg smell.  I am using bounty paper towel in place of the sponge to wash dishes so that I can discard it. 
4) I am using an asian broom to sweep the floors and then vacuuming the carpeted areas.
5) I am using floormate wet vacuum for washing and drying all hard-surfaces  from tiles to wooden floors. 
6) Scrubbing my stainless steel kitchen sinks with some baking soda and a using a lemon peel to scrub it. I am also cleaning the  drain using baking soda and vinegar.

Appliances -
1) Cleaning microwave by boiling some water and letting the steam loosen the food splatters.  
2) Cleaning and deodorizing the fridge once in 2 weeks. Wiping spills as they happen. Check the seal to see if there is any dirt or mold trapped. 
3) Front loading washing machine - wash the whites with oxyclean and on highest temp at the end of the day. Clean filter and empty the water overflow once a month. Leave the doors open overnight.   Front loading Dryer - clean the lint trap every single time.  Do not let clothes sit in either the washer or dryer once the cycle is complete
4) Wash filter of the dishwasher frequently. I add a dash of vinegar in each load to remove egg smells. Try and get food debris off the dishes before you load the dishwasher. 
5) Clean filters and roller brushes of the vacuum. 
The last thing you want is any appliance dying on you right now.

No shoes inside the house. We do not have pets.  Clean every day.  I do multiple loads of laundry and multiple loads of dishes every day. 
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