{"id":3818,"date":"2015-12-10T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/house-cleaning-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T18:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:35:10","slug":"house-cleaning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/house-cleaning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"House Cleaning Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2> Introduction: <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vwfP0Jwcxsx5D2qVbUROAQ.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vwfP0Jwcxsx5D2qVbUROAQ.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Did you know that just one bacteria cell can <a href=\"http:\/\/cleaners-tips.housecleaninglondon.co.uk\/some-interesting-statistics-on-cleaning\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">multiply<\/a> to 8 million in just 24 hours? Heaven forbid they should be left to spread for an entire week! Well, that's where this checklist comes in.<\/p>\n<p>By completing this House Cleaning Checklist at the end of every week (we promise it won't take long) you can <strong>keep your home looking tidy and sparkling clean<\/strong>. Pay special attention&nbsp;if you're living in rented accommodation, as without this weekly clean your precious deposit (which could be anything up to two&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>months of rent) could disappear in cleaner's bills before you can say &quot;steam cleaning&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>We also have articles on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/best-real-estate-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best real estate apps<\/a> and several other free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/real-estate-checklists\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">real estate checklists<\/a> for you to check out.<\/p>\n<p>It's time to tackle the constant war that is cleaning!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"general\">\n<h2> General: <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-basic-details\">\n<h2> Record basic details <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>First up, you should <strong>jot down<\/strong> some <strong>basic details<\/strong> such as the <strong>address<\/strong> of the house being cleaned, the <strong>owner<\/strong> of the house and the <strong>date<\/strong> of the clean.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property owner name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address line 1 (street address) <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address line 2 (apartment, suite, unit) <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - City <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - State <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - ZIP Code <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Does the property have a garden? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of cleaning <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"tidy-up-clutter\">\n<h2> Tidy up clutter <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Now let's go through the basics - first, you need to <strong>tidy up the general clutter in every room<\/strong>. This will take a while, yes, but it's one of the most dramatic ways to quickly boost the appearance of the whole house.<\/p>\n<p>For rooms in general, consider:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Rubbish to be thrown away\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Clothes, towels or bath mats to wash and put away\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Books and magazines&nbsp;to sort and store\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Paperwork&nbsp;(bills, letters, etc)&nbsp;to either throw away or file\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Roughly <strong>once a month<\/strong> it is also worth sorting through your<strong> storage spaces<\/strong> (closets, cabinets, etc.) and throwing away any unwanted items.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dust-everything\">\n<h2> Dust everything <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>No homeowner enjoys a layer of gray fuzz&nbsp;over their possessions, and so next&nbsp;it's time to <strong>tackle the dust in every room<\/strong>. This can be done with either a <strong>feather duster<\/strong>, <strong>microfiber cloth<\/strong> or (for more serious dust) a <strong>damp sponge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to <strong>check for dust and cobwebs on<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Ceiling fixtures&nbsp;and in corners\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Blinds\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Ledges or shelves\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Skirting boards\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Window frames\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Window sills\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Above cupboards\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Picture rails\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       9\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Doors\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wash-inside-windows\">\n<h2> Wash inside windows <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The <strong>same theory<\/strong> must now be applied to the<strong> inside windows<\/strong>. For the inside&nbsp;you will need even less equipment; only<strong>&nbsp;a clean cloth, some glass cleaning fluid<\/strong> (or warm, soapy water) and a <strong>clean microfiber cloth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Clean the window by<strong> applying the fluid<\/strong> or solution, then&nbsp;<strong>wipe it off&nbsp;<\/strong>with&nbsp;the clean cloth. Any <strong>stubborn water marks<\/strong> left over can be <strong>buffed away<\/strong> with the microfiber cloth.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"neaten-up-furniture\">\n<h2> Neaten up furniture <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>All <strong>furniture<\/strong> (chairs, sofas, etc.) need to be given a quick once-over at this stage. <strong>Straighten<\/strong> up any <strong>pillows <\/strong>or cushions and <strong>check under seats<\/strong> for personal items or rubbish. <strong>Vacuum<\/strong> the furniture if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"tidy-up-after-pets\">\n<h2> Tidy up after pets <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pHyBcVe4am8XbnQN5MVBYw.png\" alt=\"Tidy up after pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pHyBcVe4am8XbnQN5MVBYw.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>True, this should be done as-and-when needed rather than weekly, however, take this opportunity to <strong>clean up after any pets<\/strong> whilst doing the rest of the house.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to clean:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Food and water bowls\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Litter trays\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The bottom of cages\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>These items can simply be <strong>emptied<\/strong> of their contents, <strong>washed<\/strong> with warm, soapy water, <strong>dried<\/strong> and then <strong>replaced<\/strong>. <strong>Fish tanks<\/strong> \/ water can be taken care of without removing the fish; simply <strong>scrub<\/strong> any algae off the glass, remove 10-15% of the water with a <strong>siphon<\/strong> whilst cleaning the gravel with it then top off the tank with&nbsp;distilled water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If unsure<\/strong> of your pet's specific requirements, <strong>double check<\/strong> before cleaning their equipment or habitat.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"blitz-garbage-bins\">\n<h2> Blitz garbage bins <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Whether you only have one <strong>bin<\/strong> inside the house or several scattered around offices and such, you need to <strong>empty all of them<\/strong>. Transfer&nbsp;rubbish from bins into bin liners and put them into the outside garbage cans.<\/p>\n<p>If <strong>bins<\/strong> from rooms such as the kitchen or bathroom <strong>contain residue<\/strong>, <strong>rinse<\/strong> them out with warm, soapy water and spray with <strong>all-purpose disinfectant<\/strong>. Leave for a couple of minutes and then wipe away, replacing the bins into their respective rooms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wipe-away-any-visible-marks\">\n<h2> Wipe away any visible marks <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Next, you need to<strong> clean any visible marks<\/strong> from&nbsp;the walls and doors.<\/p>\n<p>Use a mild solution of <strong>warm water and colorless dish soap<\/strong> and apply with a cloth or sponge (wringing out excess water before applying).<\/p>\n<p>One all marks are removed <strong>go over all areas again with warm water<\/strong> and <strong>pat dry<\/strong> with a towel.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of the cleaning is done! Time to focus on specific rooms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"kitchen\">\n<h2> Kitchen: <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"take-care-of-any-washing-up\">\n<h2> Take care of any washing up <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/neLz1_7QzTqpnbIrIdxBWA.png\" alt=\"Take care of any washing up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/neLz1_7QzTqpnbIrIdxBWA.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Starting off the specific rooms in our house cleaning checklist,&nbsp;<strong>any remaining washing up<\/strong>&nbsp;in the kitchen needs to be taken care of. <strong>Rinse<\/strong> off all items to remove the majority of food waste before putting them in the <strong>dishwasher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if the property does not contain a dishwasher, <strong>fill the sink<\/strong> with warm, soapy water and <strong>use a sponge<\/strong> to wash all dirty items. Wash&nbsp;in order of how dirty the items are - cleanest item first, dirtiest last - to make the water last for as many items as possible. Replace the warm soapy water if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Once complete, <strong>dry all items<\/strong> with a clean towel and <strong>put away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clean-the-countertops\">\n<h2> Clean the countertops <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Kitchens are often the scene of spills, so now it is time to ensure that <strong>all countertops<\/strong> are <strong>fit to handle fresh produce<\/strong>. Because this is simply a weekly (as opposed to deep) clean, <strong>wipe<\/strong> all types of top down <strong>with warm, soapy water<\/strong> and proceed to<strong> spray with multipurpose disinfectant<\/strong>. Leave for a minute or so to work through, then wipe away.<\/p>\n<p>This method can also be applied to the&nbsp;<strong>faces of any cabinets or drawers<\/strong> in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sort-through-the-refrigerator\">\n<h2> Sort through the refrigerator <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Every week you need to <strong>look through<\/strong> the items in your<strong> refrigerator<\/strong>. <strong>All food<\/strong> that has gone <strong>out of date<\/strong> should be<strong> thrown away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If <strong>food residue<\/strong> is present on the internal shelves, <strong>remove all food<\/strong> and <strong>clean<\/strong> with warm, soapy water. <strong>Dry<\/strong> off the shelves before replacing the refigerator's contents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wipe-off-the-stove\">\n<h2> Wipe off the stove <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hXhfcrDH7BMCG96XrpRN6w.png\" alt=\"Wipe off the stove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hXhfcrDH7BMCG96XrpRN6w.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>A focal point of almost any cooking,<strong>&nbsp;stove tops<\/strong> should generally be wiped immediately after use. To be thorough, however, it is worth ensuring their cleanliness during the weekly clean.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wipe<\/strong> the stove with <strong>warm, soapy water<\/strong> and a sponge (taking care of the&nbsp;separate components on a gas stove in the same manner), <strong>spray with disinfectant<\/strong> and leave for a minute or two. <strong>Wipe away<\/strong> the disinfectant once it has had a chance to do its job.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-appliances-sparkle\">\n<h2> Make appliances sparkle <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Ovens, microwaves and all other appliances<\/strong>&nbsp;now need to be dealt with, albeit once again not to deep cleaning standards.<\/p>\n<p>As with most other items on this list, the faces of ovens, microwaves and the like should be cleaned with <strong>warm, soapy water and disinfected<\/strong> (remember to leave it for a minute before removing). <strong>Microwave interiors<\/strong> are also worth quickly blitzing with the same formula.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"deal-with-the-sink\">\n<h2> Deal with the sink <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong><\/strong>The final step of the kitchen, the<strong> sink<\/strong> now requires your attention. Use the same <strong>soapy water and disinfectant<\/strong> combination to clean all sink <strong>exterior<\/strong> aspects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drains<\/strong> should also be maintained regularly by simply pouring a <strong>pint of boiling water<\/strong> down them. If they are <strong>blocked<\/strong>, either use<strong> drain unblocker<\/strong> or 1\/2 a cup of a baking soda, salt and cream of tartar solution (1:1:1\/4). Follow this with a quart of boiling water.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bedrooms\">\n<h2> Bedroom(s): <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-the-beds\">\n<h2> Make the beds <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hprxKC7a_YA1r1fNWtlAeQ.png\" alt=\"Make the beds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hprxKC7a_YA1r1fNWtlAeQ.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Simple, yet effective in achieving that clean house feel, now you need to <strong>make the beds<\/strong>. Ensure that all <strong>mattress covers<\/strong> are applied correctly and <strong>shake duvets<\/strong> before laying them evenly across the bed. The <strong>top layer of pillows<\/strong> can be placed <strong>on top of the duvet<\/strong> for an aesthetic touch, whilst any further pillows should be placed underneath them, below the duvet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every other week<\/strong> you need to remember to <strong>wash<\/strong> bed sheets, pillow cases and mattress coverings in the washing machine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"put-away-clothes\">\n<h2> Put away clothes <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Although already stated in &quot;General&quot;,<strong> putting clothes away is especially vital for this room<\/strong>, as it is the most likely to run afoul of forgotten socks on the floor after a day's work.<\/p>\n<p>Once again,<strong> pack all clothes away<\/strong> into your storage spaces whilst ensuring that said <strong>cupboards or drawers are not fit to burst<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bathrooms\">\n<h2> Bathroom(s): <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clean-any-mirrors\">\n<h2> Clean any mirrors <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>To start off the bathroom you need to take care of any<strong> mirrors<\/strong>. If cleaned incorrectly you can be left with unsightly marks over the surface, so take care and be sure to <strong>use only clean microfiber cloths<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If in decent shape already all you need to do is&nbsp;<strong>apply warm water<\/strong>&nbsp;with one cloth and then<strong> buff dry<\/strong> with another. If water alone will not do the trick, apply either a<strong> warm, soapy water solution<\/strong>&nbsp;or some <strong>general glass cleaner<\/strong> before proceeding with the warm water and&nbsp;buffing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"scrub-the-smaller-bathroom-fixtures\">\n<h2> Scrub the smaller bathroom fixtures <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/r1eLybyEaCI-tsMQtwlNTQ.png\" alt=\"Scrub the smaller bathroom fixtures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/r1eLybyEaCI-tsMQtwlNTQ.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>For <strong>sink<\/strong> cleaning methods <strong>refer to the Kitchen section<\/strong>, but to briefly summarize, <strong>use warm, soapy water<\/strong> and a sponge to remove grime and <strong>then dry<\/strong> with a towel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rubber gloves<\/strong> should be worn when cleaning the toilet. The <strong>exterior<\/strong> should be cleaned with <strong>warm, soapy water and dried<\/strong>. The <strong>toilet bowl<\/strong> can be cleaned by applying either <strong>bleach<\/strong> (if so, ensure the room is well ventilated) <strong>or&nbsp;Coca-Cola<\/strong> around the <strong>underneath<\/strong> of<strong> the rim<\/strong>. Once applied,&nbsp;<strong>scrub<\/strong> the coated interior <strong>with a toilet brush<\/strong>, removing all marks in the bowl and under the rim.<\/p>\n<p>Then let the cleaner sit for <strong>15 minutes<\/strong>. Whilst this is happening, <strong>spray the outside and rim<\/strong> of the toilet <strong>with disinfectant<\/strong> from top to bottom and <strong>leave for 5 minutes<\/strong>.&nbsp;Then wipe away with a <strong>clean sponge<\/strong>, washing it out in&nbsp;warm water as you go.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>scrub the interior one more time with the toilet brush and flush<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"blitz-the-bathing-fixtures\">\n<h2> Blitz the bathing fixtures <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Although tiles have already been covered, it's time to move on to the <strong>shower and bath<\/strong> themselves. First off, <strong>remove the shower head<\/strong> and tie it inside a <strong>sandwich bag&nbsp;1\/4 full of white vinegar<\/strong>. Leave it to <strong>soak for 15 minutes<\/strong>, then <strong>rinse off, dry and replace<\/strong>. Use a <strong>toothpick<\/strong> to get into the <strong>crevices in the shower hose and controlling unit<\/strong> (E.G.: the plastic casing or taps).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baths<\/strong> are to be cleaned with a <strong>half-water, half-white vinegar solution<\/strong> sprayed over the entire surface. <strong>Leave it to stand for 15 minutes<\/strong>, then&nbsp;<strong>wipe away<\/strong> with a sponge, <strong>rinse<\/strong> with water and&nbsp;<strong>wipe again<\/strong> with a clean cloth. If <strong>tougher stains<\/strong> are present <strong>apply baking soda before spraying with the vinegar solution<\/strong>, leave for a few minutes and then <strong>scrub until a paste forms<\/strong>. Then <strong>carry on with the previous method<\/strong> by leaving it for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"take-care-of-shower-screens\">\n<h2> Take care of shower screens <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>There's no use in cleaning the <strong>bath and shower<\/strong> if the <strong>screen<\/strong> is left dirty; it is time to right this potential wrong. <strong>Shower screens<\/strong> can be quickly cleaned&nbsp;with a <strong>dedicated bathroom cleaner<\/strong> and a <strong>clean sponge<\/strong>. As with disinfectant, the bathroom cleaner needs to <strong>sit for a couple of minutes<\/strong> to work properly.<\/p>\n<p>Once the wait is over <strong>rinse<\/strong> the screen and <strong>wipe it down<\/strong> with a squeegee. <strong>Water marks<\/strong> can be <strong>buffed away<\/strong> with a microfiber cloth and white vinegar in water solution.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"deal-with-the-toilet\">\n<h2> Deal with the toilet <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>One of the most unpleasant jobs saved for the end, all&nbsp;<strong>toilets<\/strong> need to be cleaned weekly. Spray the toilet <strong>seat and rim<\/strong> with <strong>all-purpose cleaner<\/strong> and leave for a few minutes. Then <strong>wipe<\/strong> down the seat and rim (in that order) with a cloth and <strong>scrub the bowl<\/strong> with a toilet brush.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"exterior\">\n<h2> Exterior: <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wash-outside-windows\">\n<h2> Wash outside windows <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oRuVYp_5CHFphx8HBPtKFg.png\" alt=\"Wash outside windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oRuVYp_5CHFphx8HBPtKFg.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You may have a <strong>sparkling clean<\/strong> home, but you need to make sure that your <strong>windows<\/strong> are up to the same standards to see the fruits of your labours. True, you have the option of hiring a professional window cleaner, but for how little&nbsp;time and effort it takes to do them yourself, it's more of a personal preference than money well spent.<\/p>\n<p>When&nbsp;washing your own windows, you will need:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      A scrubber\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      A squeegee\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      A bucket\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Dishwashing liquid\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Hot water\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      A microfiber rag\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Mix up&nbsp;a bucket of&nbsp;<strong>warm, soapy water<\/strong> and <strong>apply <\/strong>to the outside window<strong> with the scrubber<\/strong>. Eliminate any&nbsp;streaks by <strong>running the squeegee over the top of the window first<\/strong>, then going&nbsp;down the&nbsp;glass&nbsp;in a continuous &quot;S&quot; motion.&nbsp;Once the entire pane has been wiped <strong>use the rag to wipe off any suds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FGKdmKX1z64?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Here's a handy video from ABC Window Cleaning Supply on the best way to wash a window without leaving streaks\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"tidy-the-garden\">\n<h2> Tidy the garden <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sgkCjURO4kDVpKqGQONP_Q.png\" alt=\"Tidy the garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sgkCjURO4kDVpKqGQONP_Q.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The final step to weekly cleaning, you now need to sort out the exterior of your house.<strong> Mow the grass<\/strong>, neaten up and deal with any<strong>&nbsp;tools<\/strong>, <strong>rubbish<\/strong> or&nbsp;<strong>mess from pets<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong> weed&nbsp;<\/strong>if any are present. <strong>Sweep debris<\/strong> off any pathways, decking or patios and quickly <strong>wipe<\/strong> down&nbsp;any outside<strong> furniture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"finishing-touches\">\n<h2> Finishing touches: <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clean-the-floors\">\n<h2> Clean the floors <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Another huge aspect of any self-respecting house cleaning checklist, the <strong>floors<\/strong> need to be taken care of in every room. No matter the material, <strong>all floors<\/strong> must first be <strong>vacuumed<\/strong>, with furniture being moved to get at the entire surface.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uncarpeted floors <\/strong>should then&nbsp;be<strong> mopped<\/strong> with a warm, soapy solution and left to dry. Bear in mind that&nbsp;<strong>wooden floors<\/strong>&nbsp;may require the use of a <strong>specific&nbsp;cleaning agent<\/strong> to avoid&nbsp;damage. Another easy way to make wooden floors last longer is&nbsp;to <strong>wring out the mop before applying it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>buff the floor with a cloth<\/strong> to remove any soapy residue.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"consider-cleaning-the-carpets\">\n<h2> Consider cleaning the carpets <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Whilst this step will (or, at least&nbsp;<em>should<\/em>) not be required every week, you should <strong>consider whether or not your carpets require cleaning<\/strong>.<strong> Record your decision<\/strong> using the <strong>form field<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to&nbsp;<strong>attach a copy of the receipt<\/strong> for any<strong> professional services<\/strong> you may have to employ.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Carpet cleaning required? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Professional service receipt <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">If your carpets are in decent shape, it's likely all you will need to do is run the vacuum cleaner over it. However, if there are such things as wine stains on the carpet&nbsp;or others which will not budge, you either need to clean the carpets yourself to remove the stains or employ a professional service to do so.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2> Sources: <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleaninginstitute.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Cleaning Institute<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleaninginstitute.org\/clean_living\/cleaning_for_health_some_facts.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleaning for Health - Some Facts About Germs and Diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mollymaid.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Molly Maid<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mollymaid.com\/cleaning-institute\/schedules-charts-checklists\/house-cleaning-checklist.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/author\/6536\/heloise\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heloise<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/cleaning\/tips\/a24221\/get-rid-of-dust\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Better way to Bust Dust<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hoa.org.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Owners Alliance<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/hoa.org.uk\/advice\/guides-for-homeowners\/i-am-selling\/top-tips-how-to-make-your-home-more-saleable-and-valuable\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top Tips: How to Make Your Home More Valuable and Sell Faster<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/rossrealestate.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ross Real Estate<\/a>&nbsp;- <a href=\"http:\/\/rossrealestate.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/20100910141820_Bond-Cleaning-List-for-Tenants.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Simple<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/cleaning\/daily-cleaning-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Quick Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC2QejW9qcjckWj7uiGmPc8A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ABC Window Cleaning Supply<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FGKdmKX1z64\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Window Cleaning How-To - Basic Technique<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NaturalFlavors1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alysha Findley<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/move-out-cleaning-checklist-to-get-your-deposit-back-175617\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get Your Deposit Back: A Move-Out Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Family Handyman<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/windows\/how-to-wash-windows\/view-all\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Wash Windows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firsttankguide.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">First Tank Guide<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.firsttankguide.net\/waterchange.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleaning Your Aquarium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ms_living\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Martha Stewart<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/sites\/files\/marthastewart.com\/ecl\/images\/content\/web\/pdfs\/2009Q3\/ms_checklist_weeklyclean.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weekly Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.disabled-world.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ian Langtree<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.disabled-world.com\/assistivedevices\/household\/tips\/garbage.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Rid of Smelly Trash Can Odors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Simple<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/cleaning\/more-techniques\/clean-hardwood-floors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Clean Hardwood Floors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cambriabold\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cambria Bold<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/how-to-clean-and-disinfect-granite-countertops-cleaning-lessons-from-the-kitchn-202159\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Clean and Disinfect Granite Countertops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/consumerguide.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Editors of Consumer Guide<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/howstuffworks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">and<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/howstuffworks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Natalie Kilgore<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/home.howstuffworks.com\/green-living\/countertop-cleaning-tips.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 Countertop Cleaning Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Simple<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/home-organizing\/cleaning\/cleaning-kitchen\/how-to-clean-refrigerator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Speed-Clean Your Refrigerator Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Kitchn<\/a> - <a href=\"How To Clean a Greasy Gas Stovetop with Just Soap and Water\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Clean a Greasy Gas Stovetop with just Soap and Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rd.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reader's Digest<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rd.com\/home\/cleaning-organizing\/8-tips-for-cleaning-a-kitchen-or-bathroom-sink\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">8 Tips for Cleaning a Kitchen or Bathroom Sink<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/author\/6495\/christina-peterson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christina Peterson<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/cleaning\/tips\/a23792\/when-should-you-wash-clothing-and-linens\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">When to Toss Your Linens in the Wash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.housetohome.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House to Home<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.housetohome.co.uk\/bathroom\/howto\/how-to-clean-mirrors-cleaning-and-advice_506864.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Clean Mirrors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/authors\/ashleyp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ashley Poskin<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-really-clean-your-toile-137156\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Really Clean your Toilet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/athriftymrsuk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Thrifty Mrs<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.athriftymrs.com\/2012\/09\/deep-cleaning-your-shower-a-thrifty-mrs.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deep Cleaning Your Shower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/authors\/Donna-Boyle%20Schwartz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Donna Boyle Schwartz<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/articles\/cleaning-bathtub\/#.Vjo_TvnhDIV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Helpful Tips for Cleaning Bathtubs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanipedia.com\/gb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleanipedia<\/a> - 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