German express cleaning: simple tips from a Berlin cleaning expert

If you haven’t cleaned for a long time and suddenly get a message that your parents will be coming to see you in half an hour, stay calm and just go through this to-do list.

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Start with the floors – just remove everything from them: shoes, books, clothes, etc. You will be amazed at the effect – Alina mentions that empty floors are especially important in feng shui, because where energy cannot flow, money cannot flow. This is not a bad argument, although now the main thing for us is to put things in order.

The expert advises to get into the habit of cleaning the bathroom mirror several times a week, preferably before taking a shower or bath. And at the same time, tidy up the sink every time. The cleanliness of these two surfaces ensures that the bathroom is always very neat and clean.

If there is a mountain of dirty dishes and you definitely won’t be able to wash them before your guests arrive, Alina Arens advises to “play dirty” and use the trick of German grandmothers: hide everything under the sink and in the oven. Then you will understand and at the same time promise to wash the dishes immediately after eating.

There’s nothing shameful here – we all scatter pieces of paper on free surfaces. Keep a few folders or paper clips handy to quickly organize everything and neatly store it away.

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Another tip from the routine category: the blogger insists on the need to frequently inspect all areas of the apartment and get rid of things that take up space, but no one uses them. “You will feel comfortable and free when you throw away or give away what you do not need,” Alina guarantees. Should we check?

Wash surfaces immediately after use: When everything is clean, it’s much easier to use a cloth after cooking or baking to clean up messes.

The main ones are kitchen waste and pet litter boxes. Solve this problem before guests arrive – and always empty the bucket and tray before leaving for work. and indoors, use diffusers, candles and aroma compositions. And be sure to air often!

Arens says it’s been proven that people who make their beds every day are more successful in life because they’re more disciplined. It’s more enjoyable to lie down in a freshly made bed at night than in a completely wrinkled one anyway. And a neat bed instantly transforms the space.

Just for safety reasons, it is recommended to always close drawers and cabinet doors – and many have the habit of constantly leaving, for example, the bathroom door open. In order for order to reign in the house, it is worth looking around and dealing with this problem.