Seven Practical Tips for Cleaning Your Home

A simple routine can help keep common surfaces and rooms tidy, but cleaning methods should suit the material and product label. Avoid improvised tools, unapproved oils or chemical mixtures that may damage finishes or create hazards.

House cleaner tidying an Australian family home

Start with accessible loose soil

Dust high, reachable surfaces with a suitable cloth, then vacuum or sweep before wiping floors. Use stable access only; do not climb on chairs or overreach to clean fans and fixtures.

Dusting a reachable shelf before cleaning floors

Use products according to labels

Choose one labelled cleaner appropriate for the surface. Follow dilution, contact, rinsing, ventilation and protective-equipment directions. Never mix products or use vinegar, bleach, ammonia, oils or solvents on a material unless the maker permits it.

Clean kitchens and appliances carefully

Remove food debris, wipe benches with a product suited to the material and follow appliance manuals. Do not pour hot water or chemicals into waste disposals, scrape coatings with sharp tools or spray liquids into motors and controls.

Clean glass and small spills

Use a glass product and lint-free cloth if compatible. Blot fabric spills rather than rubbing, and check care labels before treating upholstery or carpets. Permanent stains or surface damage may need specialist assessment.

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Only if the appliance maker permits it; use an approved product to avoid residue or finish issues.

No. Check the material and manufacturer instructions before scraping.

No. Never mix cleaning products.