Prepare a checklist and supplies
List rooms, accessible surfaces, floors, storage and priorities. Gather suitable cloths, tools and labelled products. Keep chemicals in original containers, never mix them and store them away from children, pets and food.
Clean room by room
Remove ordinary clutter, dust reachable surfaces, wipe compatible fixtures and vacuum suitable floors before damp cleaning. Follow appliance manuals for ovens, refrigerators and vents. Do not dismantle equipment or use excess moisture on timber, laminate, stone or fabrics.
Choose products carefully
A product suitable for one room may not suit every finish. Check directions for food-contact surfaces, ventilation, rinsing and protective equipment. Avoid vinegar, bleach, lemon, oils or abrasives on materials unless the manufacturer permits them.
Handle outdoor and specialist tasks separately
Sweep accessible patios and tidy ordinary outdoor items. High windows, roofs, gutters, pest activity, mould-like growth and electrical or plumbing issues require suitable specialist assessment. Cleaning alone does not diagnose or resolve the underlying cause.
