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Have an hour to get house straight what should I concentrate on?

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Whirliwig72 · 14/02/2012 11:59

Eeeek landlady is due for a visit after lunch and I've left cleaning up to the last minute as usual. Have hoovered and and cleaned up clutter but still looks grimy - toddler sticky marks etc everywhere what can i do with time left to have the max impact most quickly? Cleaning with two small children in tow btw :(

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veryworried29 · 14/02/2012 12:01

Get the small children to pick things up off the floor - a clear floor works wonders. Tackle the sticky marks with a baby wipe. Clean the loo. Close all cupboard doors and drawers. Open curtains neatly. Open bedroom windows for a quick blast of fresh air. Make beds.

Nagoo · 14/02/2012 12:01

Everyone grab a baby wipe or 7 and go go go :)

Whirliwig72 · 14/02/2012 12:02

Thanks guys - scanning as i'm cleaning : )

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Rikalaily · 14/02/2012 12:10

Give the windows a quick wipe over and dry with a clean dry microfibre cloth.

Use a mop to give the skirts a quick wash.

Check the bath and tiles, wipe with a cloth soaked in warm water and vinegar to shine them up.

glammanana · 14/02/2012 12:19

Keep the windows open until she arrives and then give a quick blast of air freshner to the entrance hall or front door area,all drawers and cupboards closed and toys off the floor,hey presto half way there she wont expect a showhome for goodness sake !!! as long as it looks tidy she will be OK,and just a final thing make sure the sink area is tidy nothing looks worse than this,to keep on top of it just spend 10mins every night before you go to bed with a damp cloth in your hand and remove all hand marks from paint work and plump up cushions you will be surprised how tidy the place will look. Good luck

Whirliwig72 · 14/02/2012 17:06

...and relax. Landlady left about an hour ago and I have a fresh, clean house ahhhhhhh! The poster who suggested baby wipes as a cleaning tool is a blooming' genus. Thank you all!

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