StressedMum
Living in a busy household is great, I love it when my family are around me. One thing I do find is my house gets messier and dirtier.
I love walking into my nice clean kitchen or bathroom. But when the kids have been around I am not sure where they learnt their cleaning skills from.
One product that I always have in my home is Zoflora. It is great for all surfaces and leaves a lovely clean smell after use. I use it all over my house and even wipe down radiators in the winter. As when they come on the fragrance comes out.
Zoflora Concentrated Multipurpose Disinfectant KILLS GERMS Beautifully and is scientifically proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2), whilst eliminating odours and filling spaces with beautiful fragrance for up to 24 hours.
A little goes a long way with Zoflora, with one 120ml bottle making almost 5 litres of ready to use disinfectant when diluted 1 in 40 with water (That’s almost 10 standard trigger spray refills!).
With over 30 fruity, floral and fresh perfumer developed fragrances to choose from, there’s a scent to suit every room and mood, whether you spray it, soak it, wipe it or mop it!
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Pink stuff and scrunched up tin foil cleans a mucky oven very quickly. I can actually see through the door now
Vinegar is brilliant for cleaning around the kitchen taps, sink and kettle xx
Dust from top to bottom so you don’t displace dirt to lower surfaces you’ve already cleaned.
Newspapers and water clean windows just as well as chemical cleaners and pricey cloths!
My top cleaning tip is use left over teabags to get grime off washing up.
My top cleaning tip is use left over lemon zest to wipe kitchen surfaces.
Play some happy music when you clean and always use Zoflora!
To unblock toilets use washing up liquid and boiling water.
For taps over baths or sinks, soak a rag or paper towel in vinegar and wrap around the base of the tap for a few hours or overnight and wipe clean in the morning.
Usually little and often and keeping on top of it.
use vinegar
Vinegar and bicarb of soda are great for natural cleaning
Hairspray is excellent at getting out stains – particularly ink!
An old toothbrush is a great piece of kit for tough to reach places!
Hire a cleaner lol
Little and often
If there is a lot of cleaning to do don’t try and tackle it all at once.
Use an old toothbrush to clean stubborn stains from hard to reach places in the toilet.
My tips is to pace yourself. Doing something is better than nothing. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing
If you’ve got mildew in your bathroom, Fill a spray bottle with a 50-50 mix of CHEAP vodka and water, spray it on the affected areas, and leave it for around 10 minutes,” then wipe it away with a clean cloth,
Never go upstairs without taking something with you!
Don’t try and do everything at once. Do a little each day to stay on top of things.
When cleaning a room, always start form the top of the room and work downwards
Little and often (Or tell the kids it’s a game)
Great read.
Clean as you go, wipe up spills as they happen.
Use newspaper and vinegar to clean windows to a sparkling shine
always clean as you go it stops clutter build up xx
do a bit each day
Don’t clean windows on a sunny day as you will get left with streak.
My main tip would be to clean as you , don’t let it build up,so it gets on top of you
Always use a lovely smelling disinfectant like Zoflora to keep the house and garden smelling lovely and inviting
Keep on top of it!!
nail varnish remover for scuff marks on UPVC window and door frames
Hire a cleaner
Little and often and keep on top of it
Use cheap Coca Cola to deep clean Toilet
Work from top to bottom & always dust first to prevent cleaning twice!
Put diluted Zoflora in squirt bottle to freshen carpets,curtains and cushions
Put newspapers or kitchen roll on top of kitchen cupboards so you just roll the dust and grease up in it and throw away
Clean as you cook
Use white vinegar & bicarbonate of soda down your plug holes.
Soak tough stains in warm/ hot water before attempting to clean
Soak school shirts in a bucket of white vinegar, adding to it each day. Then, put the shirts and vinegar in the washing machine and wash as normal. The shirts won’t smell of vinegar, nor sweat and the white vinegar will help clean the machine.
My top tip is that when there has been a good rain shower which has wet all the windows go out with your squegee and squegee them. This method is eco, satisfying, and results in streak free windows.
Use shaving foam to clean your mirrors!
Set a timer, its amazing how much quick you go when you have a set time.
a nice homemade carpet freshener, add some crushed/powdered herbs (say lavender) to bicarbonate of soda and sprinkle on your carpets, after a while just hoover
Definitely clean the little bits as you go, so it doesn’t build up!
For me it’s starting in the furthest room from the utility room and cleaning each room as i work my way down. Working left to right in each room (only because all my doors are on the right) utility room and laundry i leave till last
What a super prize!
Little and often and if you have to hand wash anything, save the soapy water and clean the kitchen floor with it.
Do a room at day to keep on top of it.
Don’t make a mess in the first place and keep on top of it
Lemon in a bowl of water, and pop in the microwave for 30 seconds. So easy to wipe the microwave clean and smells lemon fresh too.
Whe cleaning my stove O always finish off any cast bits with a bit of olive oil! Makes it look brand new
If you can’t afford to pay a cleaner then just tackle one room at a time until it’s manageable, then do little and often until you’re on top of it!
Baby wipes for cleaning dust off skirting boards
I tackle a room every day – it keeps it manageable – and gets over my urge to procrastinate and put it off!
Do a little bit every day so it’s never so overwhelming
Little and often is the key to success!
Don’t be a martyr. Make sure cleaning is a team effort as everyone contributes to the need for it so everybody should take responsibility for it.
Spray on radiators so when heating comes on it smells lovely
Once you have finished with a toothbrush for using to clean teeth, keep it for cleaning those small places around house and car etc.
Try and do a little and often and then it wont be so daunting
Little bit nut often
share out the chores
Little and often so that it doesn’t build up
Descale the kettle with vinegar.
Keep all of your cleaning stuff together so you don’t have to spend 30 mins gathering everything you need before you begin. Dish liquid and vinegar also can handy most cleaning jobs between them.
Clean as you go. Also music helps
Do it little and often. Break it down and don’t let it pile up.
Love zoflora. Only recently discovered it. I’m in love lol
Play your favourite music while your cleaning
Use dental floss to clean around cooker knobs
I use Zoflora watered down in everything – to mop my floors, to clean my windows, to clean around the sink and bath and to wipe down surfaces. The house always smells clean and fresh.
Do little but often
Try roping the children into doing the little jobs to save on time.
My top tip is clean as you go.
Damp dust starting at the top
Sponges can pick up a lot of bacteria, especially if they’re left in the sink, so you want to make sure you clean them frequently.
Pop the wet sponge in the microwave for 30 seconds to remove any bacteria. Just wait a minute or two before pulling out since it’ll still be hot.
Tidy away as you go x
Get the hubby to do the hard stuff like ovens, toilets and bins..
I live in a hard water area and limescale is the bane of my life.
But, a little white vinegar gets rid of it a treat – especially on and around taps. Soak some cotton wool (or similar!) in white vinegar and leave to soak – I usually clean the rest of the bathroom/kitchen while the vinegar works its magic. Remove the cotton wool and wipe off.
If you don’t like the smell, clean with a little of your favourite cleaner afterwards.
Works brilliantly on kettles to – just add to the water in the kettle and remember to rinse it thoroughly afterwards!
White vinegar, it doesnt smell good but it cleans great
My top tip is ‘little and often’! Keeping on top of jobs regularly prevents some from becoming big jobs that are off-putting and time consuming!
Clean a little at a time and it is less overwhelming
Do a cleaning schedule & keep at it it’s amazing how much you can get done in 30 minute’s
Set a timer for 30 minutes and do as much as you can in that time. You’ll be surprised how much you can achieve.
My top tip is to make lists, that way nothing gets missed and you get a better sense of accomplishment when done
I always start by clearing away any rubbish in the house so it instantly looks tidier
I’ve used Zoflora for years now.It’s the best-smelling disinfectant on the market. It’s particularly effective in the bathroom as no-one likes a nasty smelling loo!
Stick to a routine and stay on top of the cleaning. Also clean up stains straight away.
Work from a list I always find it amazing when I’ve ticked it all off
Try to do a little everyday, to keep on top of it all.
Do a little each day, I spent years struggling trying to do too much at once. I’m still far from perfect but I am better than I used to be
Use natural ingredients to make your own cleaning products. It’s amazing what you can do with lemon and vinegar
Little and often is more likely to get done than a mammoth cleaning session when you are busy and tired.
Keep on top of household chores and cleaningon a daily basis
get a cleaner
Keep on top of the basics everyday!
lots of music to get you motivated
Tippex as a quick fix makeover for grubby grouting
I find polish works wonders on mirrors
Soak the dishes if you won’t be able to wash it straight away and try to use only one plate/bowl while prepping and cooking.
My top tip is use a cleaner with a fab smell as it makes you want to clean all the time.
Baking soda used with essential oils for cleaning
Little and often
Cut up a lemon and put it in a bowl of water, microwave it for a few minutes and the muck on the microwave will just wipe off and smell lovey and fresh
Line the bottom of your oven with foil to make cleaning quicker and easier!
Just to make sure to do a little bit each day so it doesn’t mount up and to keep to a routine
lemon is one of the best natural cleaners, great for the shower and microwave
My top tip is to put some good music on while cleaning… It motivates me to get it done quicker x
Do a bit every day and clean as you go
Write a list – it can be reused (as, as we all know cleaning never ends…) and ticking the things off is very motivating!
stay on top of your cleaning by doing a bit everyday
Keep on top of it!
Dry everything after cleaning it!
do little bits every day to keep on top instead of doing a massive clean
Small steps climb mountains, little and often works for mr
Write lists a of what needs to be done, also get the satisfaction of seeing the list shrink
Keep on top of the basics each day then you don’t have to spend hours once a week catching up with it all.
start at the top and vacuum the floors last.
Make a plan, gather together what you need and get stuck in!
Scrunched up old tinfoil is great for cleaning cookers & pots & pans.
Do a little bit every day, that way it doesn’t build up to a huge chore.
Do a cleaning job every day to keep on top of it and always have some music on. It makes the time go faster.
Never move from one room to another without taking something that needs to be cleaned up or put away.
I try to clean as I go along. But, Every Sunday night, I do ask the family to all spend an hour going through the house doing a few jobs. Even the little ones have to help.
i use vinegar to leave things hygienic and clean x
Setup an Instagram for your home. Once you realise every photo needs to look immaculate, you’re much more motivated to stop it getting messy in the first place! It’s worked for me!
Invite your in-laws to come and stay, this always prompts us to clean the house more thoroughly!
I use Zoflora in every room, I make my own spray bottles, love the smell
Make sure you soak the toilet brush in the loo with bleach
Keep on top of things by doing a little every day. And obviously use zoflora…for everything!
Do a little each day. It doesn’t seem such a chore and you keep on top of it that way
Keep clutter off surfaces as much as possible so you don’t have to keep moving stuff to clean under it. Drawers and baskets help.
Do a little every day so as not to get overwhelmed.
Keep on top of it so that it doesn’t get out of control. Top tip though is to wipe the top of radiators with your favourite zoflora so that the room smells amazing when the heating comes on
Lay parchment paper across the top of kitchen cabinets….. no more cleaning off the grease up there…… just change the paper!
Clean toilets and bathrooms daily, must be hygienic!
Use a dishwasher tablet to clean the oven shelves
My top cleaning tip is to get into a routine of doing a little bit everyday.
I use a window vac to keep my windows clean, it’s fabulous
Wiping the shower down with a towel after use to stop timescale. Also, regularly putting bleach down the toilet and leaving it for a while before flushing.
Nobody ;eaves a room without taking something with them that belongs in the room you’re going to e.g taking a cup from the living room with you into the kitchen
clean little and often
I set my mind to jobs that need to be done by priority and I work them in with my daily chores. If I do even one or two extra jobs a day like this I find I can stay on top of everything.
Use lemon juice and bicarb to clean sink
Out some music on whilst cleaning and make it fun.
if you have a pan with burnt food in the bottom, put in water and fairy liquid and heat on a stove and watch it dissolve
I run round hoovering up the dust everywhere before polishing, saves on the sneezing!!
My top tip is little and often and assign everyone in the house an area to clean!
Don’t get overwhelmed by trying to do everything at once. Clean little and often.
Wipe radiator with comfort it smells amazing and stops dust sticking to it
Sit on the floor and look up, you will be surprised at what you see
Mine is to let my husband do it
put some neat zoflora down plugholes-makes the room smell great
Sometimes things just do need a good soak, you’ll save yourself a lot of stress. Also wash dishcloths to save them. And have the radio/music/podcast on to keep you going, and last but not least have a little reward for yourself when you finish i.e tea and biscuits!
Use a mini vacuum to clean up corners and little messes xx
Clean windows with vinegar in water and polish with newspaper
Clean windows with vinegar in water and polish with newspaper
I have a vinegar book my mum gave me, it’s great for everything!
Do a bit every day to keep on top of things
Little and often for me – particularly with washing up plates and also the hob as it is much easier to clean when it’s not hardened
A little bit of bicarb, vinegar and hot warmer are great for cleaning the drains.
Soak burnt pans in hot water, washing up liquid and a handful of used teabags and leave overnight
try to do other things whilst you’re waiting for one job to finish. For example clear the floor whilst you’re waiting for the sink to fill up
Little & often. I have a routine for doing something everyday which makes it not feel overwhelming.
Put 1/2 a lemon in the microwave for 30 seconds to leave it smelling fresh.
I love zoflora. can’t stand the smell of normal discenfectants. reminds me of hospital
always keep on top of your dusting to ensure it doesnt build up – its so much easier
baking powder is great when mixed with water for cleaning the oven
Mine is to do little and often so it doesn’t build up.
My top cleaning tip is to clean as you go, instead of letting it all pile up.
Top cleaning tip is to delegate jobs to everyone in the house, train them up!
Seriously, best tip is to wipe down the shower after every use. I live in hard water area and it’s a nightmare to clean otherwise.
I always stick to a cleaning schedule so nothing gets left out
A drop of liquid soap into the bucket before washing the paintwork down – it helps it smell nice.
1 room at a time, with your fav music on to get you moving
A little each day get a routine always have one day with no chores
I love to focus on one room a day so the cleaning does not become too overwhelming
once you start do not get distracted keep going till it is finished
i clean little and often so it isnt overwhelming and love using products that make it seems less of a chore
Routine and getting all the family involved
Dry your bathroom after showering or bathing, It is amazing how much dust gathers if you keep it damp. I find after drying it all it looks sparkling clean.
Another little tip is to use nothing other than washing up liquid and water for cleaning your windows. works wonders.
Little and often
Always clean blinds from top to bottom, and never do the windowsill first or you’ll end up cleaning it twice!
Break it down into smaller tasks so it’s much more managable.
Do little jobs everyday instead of letting them build up
White vinegar (you can buy it in a supermarket) for windows and mirrors. Put it on to a cloth and wipe over the window. Scrunch up a sheet of newspaper and start drying/polishing. Better and cheaper that sprays you buy and a good work out for the arms!
Clean doors with a clean mop and Zoflora (obviously in a bucket of water like you would mop the floor). Makes the job a whole lot easier and everything smells amazing.
White vinegar on windows with a minky microfibre cleaning cloth and wipe smears after with kitchen towel
Remove all unnecessary clutter, it’s much easier cleaning and dusting surfaces with fewer items around. Looks smarter too!
Clean when everyone is out so you get to enjoy a clean house for a while
make sure you clean regularly
Washing up liquid- it gets everything gleaming!
Bicarb, warm water, a dash of washing up liquid to remove odours from your carpets
My top tip for cleaning is letting things soak as it doesn’t need as much elbow grease.
Work from top to bottom as dust rises
Baby oil to polish stainless steel kitchen fixtures.
My top cleaning tip is find someone else to do it
Great prize
do as little as humanely possible!!!
As dull as it may be, having a set routine and sticking to it is the best way to stay on top of things.
Get someone else to do the cleaning!
Clean as you go. Will save time over the long run!
would leave my home smelling fresh
soonest begun soonest done
Great blog
Lemons and salt are a great natural cleaner
what a fabulous giveaway
Keep on top of it and don’t let it build up. Have a set routine and stick to it
I use Zoflora al the time, including in laundry.
I prefer to clean little and often so things dont pile up and then take ages to sort when I do get to it
We love Zoflora it is so versatile and smells gorgeous
I try to stick to a cleaning schedule so that the whole house gets done over the course of a week.
To descale a kettle use half vinegar and half water bring to the boil then rinse
Leave products for a couple of minutes before scrubbing
Little and often
Fab giveaway! I loveee Zoflora!
cleaning microwave: heat 1 cup of water in the microwave for 2-3 minutes leave door closed for a few minutes then wipe with warm soapy water
do a little everyday to keep on top of it
To remove glue from plastic use a moisturiser or vegetable oil.
Always line the bottom of your oven to make cleaning quicker and easier!
I love Zoflora in solution to clean the floors with – thank you
My top cleaning tip is little and often as leaving cleaning makes a big chore out of doing it.
keep on top of it
Spray cleaning products and wait 15 minutes to give them time to work
Use lemon to make areas smell nice. Half one put it in the fridge squeeze the other half into a cup of hot water and microwave for thirty seconds to make the microwave smell nicer
Clean windows when its not sunny, so the the sun does not dry them before you finish.
Always soak pans whilst they are still hot
do it regularly – so keep on top of it!
Keep a dedicated dustpan and soft brush just for carpets. Use it to pick up crumbs, easier than getting the hoover out
Use washing up liquid straight onto any grease mark on close then rub in gently with a little cold water. Leave then put in wash as usual. Removes every time
Little and often is my cleaning tip. Don’t let dust and dirt build up and it is easier to manage
Limescale remover gel works great on shower doors and taps
Writing a list of small cleaning jobs & ticking them off as you go makes you a lot more productive!
My top tip is don’t waste any time, empty the dishwasher whilst the kettle boils… quickly wipe down the shower after you’ve been in there… put a washing tablet and a full load of laundry in the washing machine the night before and in the morning you just have to press start
Soak a kettle in vinegar to descale a kettle.
Use old newspaper to dry washed windows, it gives them a lovely shine.
Keep to a cleaning rota,so everything gets done on a weekly basis
Use vinegar to clean your toilets.
keep on top of it a litte each day