Cleaning Top Tips

Whether you're a cleaning novice or a Mrs Hinch wannabe — here's some simple tips to keep in mind when cleaning your accommodation. 

Not only is this useful for when you move out, these tips will also help you to keep a clean and tidy home for the future!

Bathroom

• Apply toilet cleaner to the toilet bowl, clean with the toilet brush, then flush the toilet
• Wipe down the outside of the toilet with all-purpose bathroom cleaner and a cloth
• Sweep and then clean the floor with wipes or a mop
• Clean the mirror using washing up liquid and a cloth, then wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel
• Use a sponge or cloth and all-purpose bathroom cleaner on the wash basin, taps, shower tray, shower screen and tiles, then rinse
• Remove hair and debris from plugholes
• Don't flush sanitary items or wet wipes down the toilet – thrown them in the bin instead
• Use different cloths for different purposes, e.g. never use the toilet cloth for the sink
• Don't vacuum wet areas because liquids could break the vacuum cleaner

Bedroom

• Dust the desk, shelves and window sill with all-purpose spray cleaner and a cloth
• Vacuum the carpet

Kitchen

• When the oven hob is cool, spray with kitchen cleaner and wipe with a sponge or a cloth
• Clean tiled areas above and around the hob
• When the oven and grill are cool, clean with a sponge and oven cleaner – read the instructions and wear rubber gloves because oven cleaner is a toxic product
• Clean the grill pan with a sponge or cloth
• Wipe inside the microwave and door with a wet cloth and washing up liquid or kitchen cleaner
• Wipe the inside and outside of the fridge and freezer
• Wash and dry cups and pans etc using washing up liquid and water, then put away
• Use a sponge or cloth and all-purpose kitchen cleaner on the sink and taps

Rubbish and recycling bins

• Empty and clean the bin using an all-purpose cleaner and cloth
• Place clean containers and packaging in the correct recycling bin
• Empty all rubbish and recycling to the bins outside your residence