Love it or hate it, cleaning your home is one of those grown-up responsibilities you can't dodge for long. A deep clean, in particular, can be a powerful part of your routine that boosts your well-being and makes your home a healthier, more enjoyable place.
Plus, you have so many better things to do in summer than spend time indoors cleaning. Getting a routine in place means you can maintain a fresh home and still make the most of the sunny weather.
This is why affresh® appliance care launched the 2-Hour Clean Start Challenge. In just two hours, you can dive into cleaning your space — including deep-cleaning your washing machine and dishwasher — leaving you the rest of the day to reap the benefits.
In particular, setting aside a dedicated block of time makes it easier to get started because the end is already in sight. This way, you can streamline your efforts and make cleaning a sustainable habit. After all, two hours every month sounds pretty manageable, right?
With these helpful tips and tricks, you can level up your cleaning game this summer, kick-start a regular cleaning routine, and enjoy returning to a calm, refreshing home after your sunny adventures.
Clean the appliances that clean for you
Your dishwasher and washing machine are some of the most expensive appliances in your home. Did you know they need cleaning too? By establishing a monthly refresh, you'll notice better performance and less odour as grime and buildup are cleaned from all those nooks and crannies you can't see.
Start your two-hour deep-cleaning session by dropping an affresh® dishwasher cleaner tablet into your dishwasher (you can do a load of dishes at the same time; simply drop the tablet under the bottom rack of the dishwasher) and adding the
affresh® washing machine cleaner to your washing machine. Run the appliances on a clean or normal cycle, and you have earned yourself a two-hour timer.
If you're taking on the 2-Hour Clean Start Challenge, the clock is now ticking to see what you can tackle while affresh takes care of your appliances. Whatever you set your sights on, these cleaning tips will help you make the most of your time.
Using your dishwasher's cycle as a timer can help you clean more efficiently. Courtesy of affresh® appliance care
Declutter first
A big part of effective cleaning is working efficiently. Pick up everything that doesn't belong in that room and put them outside the door (resist the urge to sort!). For things that belong in that room, put them away. You'll be surprised how much of a difference this makes in itself.
Clean top to bottom, left to right
Not going over the same surface more than once is key to saving time while cleaning. When you clean a room from top to bottom, you make gravity work for you as it brings dust and dirt down to the floor, which you'll clean last.
Likewise, moving left to right on a flat surface like a coffee table instead of doing circles prevents messing up spots you already cleaned.
Have your supplies organized and portable
Storing your cleaning supplies in one container, like a bucket, will help you get started quicker. Something you can grab and go will save you time and mental space when cleaning.
Some essentials to add to your cleaning bucket are rubber gloves, an all-purpose cleaner, some glass cleaner, paper towels, a microfibre cloth and a trash bag.
Decide when you're finished and stop cleaning
It's easier to start cleaning when you know where the finish line is. Ron Lach | Pexels
The 2-Hour Clean Start Challenge's goal is to inspire you to get started and give you a finish line so you can go and enjoy life!
When your dishwasher and washing machine are finished with their deep cleans, that's your sign to put down your tools, put away your cleaning bucket and relax.
The job becomes much less daunting when you decide when you're done, like calling it at two hours or refusing to clean more than one room. Knowing when to stop is key to building a good routine and making cleaning sustainable.
Everything's better with company
Who doesn't love the idea of working smarter, not harder? Accountability buddies aren't just for the gym. Along with using affresh® appliance care tablets to anchor your routine, you can challenge your family to tackle one room each in the two-hour window or call a friend and do the 2-Hour Clean Start Challenge together.
So, whatever your cleaning routine goals are, try the 2-Hour Clean Start Challenge and enjoy the boost your washing machine and dishwasher will get from affresh® appliance care tablets — Canada's #1 selling dishwasher cleaner tablet* and #1 selling washing machine cleaner**.