Hello, Clean My Space Nation. Welcome to the first video of our three-part series
on how to clean and care for small spaces. This video is going to cover exactly what
cleaning tools and supplies you need for that small space and, of course, how to
store them.
We'll start off with how to clean and care for your floors. Now here's the deal, I
don't want you to go out and get all kind of different cleaning tools. I'm
really looking for the best multipurpose tools that are going to get you the most
cleaning action with the least amount of stuff. So, I think a flat-head mop,
something like this. As you can see, this is a Swiffer, but I have covered it with a
microfiber cloth, and that way I don't have to store anything extra. This is
really great because not only can it replace a mop because you can just use a
spray bottle and Swiffer over it, but it will also replace a broom so if you don't
feel like storing a mop and a broom, a flat-head mop is a great option.
Now in terms of vacuuming, you can pick up all kinds of neat little hand-held vacs
that come with extra tools and accessories. They also have longer pieces
so you can actually vacuum your floor as well. If that's not something that is in
your budget, you can look into getting a stick vacuum and then using alternative
products like a lint roller to get rid of anything on upholstery.
You want to find some sneaky ways to store these larger cleaning tools. You can often
buy these machines with docking stations, and you can hang them somewhere in a
closet and plug them in to charge and find a little basket to keep all of your little
tools in. That's what I do. Other ideas, you can place that at the top of a closet
and then just find a little space where you can charge the actual device itself.
Now for a mop or a flat-head mop, you can typically find a little spot in the back
of a coat closet or, if you're lucky, you can wedge it between your washer and
dryer. That's how you can hide all of this stuff but make sure that you can still
have it. Next, we'll move on to brushes, sponges
and tools. There are so many cleaning tools that you could get, but I'm just
really going to take it down to the basics and show you exactly what you need in your
small space. So we'll start off with a scrub brush. These are really good for any
of those heavy-duty jobs that you're going to encounter. It's a multifunction tool.
It will definitely help with cleaning shower and grout, and this is easy to
store in the back of a bathroom cupboard.
The next thing I would recommend are a couple of sponges. I always like one for
the kitchen and one for the bathroom. In fact, you can even leave one in each
space. Don't store a ton of sponges, just replace them as you need. Now, in terms of
brushes, I like to have a dish and sink brush which is really great obviously for
your dishes and your sink but can be used for other detail jobs. Of course, you guys
know me. I love cleaning toothbrushes, so every time you go to the dentist, see if
you can pick up a spare one and then just use that for any of your smaller detailed
cleaning jobs. A scraper is always something handy to have especially for any
of those any of those hard things that you need to scrape off but you don't want to
scratch your beautiful finishes, and of course, a squeegee is fantastic not only
for cleaning tiles and glass but also for lifting up any pet hair on upholstery.
After using your cleaning tools, make sure that you clean them and dry them before
storing them away, and what I would recommend is to find a little basket that
you can keep your tools in in the zone which they belong. So obviously your
bathroom tools, find a little basket and store that in the back of your bathroom
cupboard, and in your kitchen, do the same thing.
Next up, we'll talk about cleaning cloths. So over here, you can see I have a nice
selection. I have a couple of tea towels. I would recommend having no more than six.
Obviously, you're going to want to change them out every few days, but you don't
want to build up a huge laundry basket full of them. Over here, I have some
heavy-duty polishing cloths for some of those larger cleaning jobs which require a
delicate touch, and then over here, I have an electronics cloth and a some
general-purpose microfiber cloths as well. Now, the idea is microfiber cloths are
great because not only do they clean incredibly well, but you can also wash
them up to 500 times, and they will replace your need for paper towels.
So on the topic of paper towels, I would recommend only getting the two pack. Not
only are they difficult to store, obviously they are huge and bulky, but as
you use your microfiber cloths more, you will rely upon these less, and you will
only need them for the jobs which are absolutely necessary. Now in terms of
storing your microfiber cloths, there are a few options that you have. You can
either put them in that little cupboard above your stove. That's what I do, but if
you don't have that one for whatever reason, get yourself a little basket or
reusable bag, stick your cloths in there, and you can put that on top of your
laundry machine or in the cupboard underneath your kitchen sink or your
bathroom sink. In terms of cleaning products, we are
going to find stuff that can do double duty here, so I picked out a lot of items
that are pantry items as well as products that you can use to mix up your own
cleaning supplies. The reason I like this is because it is going to help you save
space. Get yourself some spray bottles and only mix up what you need when you need
it. Now in case you're wondering how to make all of your own cleaning supplies,
don't worry, I've got you covered. There are some videos linked down below where
you can learn about how to make your own stuff.
For storing all of your cleaning products, of course, anything that doesn't belong in
the laundry room or in the pantry, you can get yourself a cleaning caddy, and as you
can see, I already have my spray bottles in here as well as a pair of rubber gloves
and some extra garbage bags.
For all of the details on this cleaning kit as well as product links and any other
information that you might be curious about and some extra tips, I've got a
detailed blog post out for you so please visit cleanmyspace.com/smallspaces. There
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cleaner life. Oh remember, we've got two more videos in this series, so stay tuned
for that. Thanks so much for watching, and we'll see you next time.
Me again. Just wanted to tell you that at this part of the video, I get to share
with you two other videos that I think you're going to love and because we talked
about both baking soda and vinegar and how amazing they are for cleaning, especially
in a small space, I think you should check out my video on how to clean with vinegar
and, of course, how to clean with baking soda, so we'll link those right there for
you. Again, check out cleanmyspace.com for all kinds of great cleaning information,
and we will see you next time.