How to Clean Like a Cleaning Service

Busting through dirt like a pro

Ellie Daforge
3 min readJun 10, 2021
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Ever wanted a sparkling clean home without a ton of effort? I’ve never hired a cleaning service, but I did cleaning work in college. There are several tricks of the trade that can make cleaning easier. It won’t exactly be effortless, but it can save you some time, with some sparkling results.

Clear the clutter

Everyone I know who has hired a cleaning service said that they would clean items off of surfaces before the cleaners came. This is so the cleaners would save time (and therefore charge less) cleaning.

If you do this, a lot of your cleaning is already done! A space that is free of clutter looks pretty good. Toss or donate items you don’t use often, and store the rest away on shelves or in closets.

Use pro supplies

Cleaning services use pro-grade equipment. That means strong vacuum cleaners, good mops, a scrubbing brush, and the right cleaning solutions.

If you have ever used a weak or heavy vacuum cleaner, you know how frustrating they can be. The next time you buy one, read reviews to try to find one that’s quieter, easy to maneuver, and of course, powerful. Have pets? Invest in one strong enough to clean pet hair. These don’t come cheap, but the…

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Ellie Daforge
Ellie Daforge

Written by Ellie Daforge

Aspiring novelist. I write about healthcare, technology, and lifestyle.

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