A lot of people might think that cleaning your home is quite obvious and such a simple task to do. Until you get started, that’s when you realize that house cleaning requires some bit of time and planning as well as following a streamlined process. This step-by- step guide will highlight some of the simple steps that will help you get started with your house cleaning activities until the whole house is clean.Although it also depends on whether you have much time to do it yourself or you have other roommates to delegate some of the work of house cleaning for you.House Cleaning Guide-9 steps point checklist to clean your house until it is spick and span.Before getting into all the details of house cleaning, let me, first of all, explain what it means by house cleaning.House cleaning is the act or process of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house. This involves cleaning the floors, furniture, woodwork, washing windows and door marts, vacuuming and disposing of rubbish in general.And here are steps you'll need for your house cleaning activities.1. Making a plan and setting priorities. Depending on how much time you have, draft a simple schedule and stick to it. By doing so, it will help you to accomplish your set targets in an organized and timely manner. However, this requires being honest with what you’re capable of doing within that specified time, otherwise setting your targets high will instead leave you demotivated. For a person with relatively much time, it is better to start your cleaning session from the top ( roof top and ceiling) to the bottom. Otherwise, if you don’t do so and do it the other way round, then most likely you’ll keep knocking off the dust to the already cleaned areas. If you have limited time like me and you have no other person to do the work for you, then it is better to subdivide the work spreading it over the week, so that it doesn’t pile up.2. Following a checklist. Of course, this will depend on your areas of priority. For instance which rooms to start with? Should you start from the front side? Or the back side of the house? Well, all this depends on you but following a check list most especially if you’re more than one person, saves the pain of duplicating your efforts by doing double work.How well, should you follow your house cleaning plan?Now that, you have drafted your plan and a checklist, willing to be honest with it, here is a step-by-step process to clean your home until it is spick and span.3.Cleaning the toilets. Cleaning a toilet is one of the least sexy things to do , in fact just imagining about the stench sets your emotions into a scary mood.But the truth remains, you are ought to be responsible for your actions. Now that you’re left with no choice, grab a pair of gloves to protect your hands from the no-nonsense germs and bacteria. Head over to the toilet with hot water in a bowl. Using a scrub and sponge soaked in a disinfectant, wash the toilet thoroughly clean. Flush it several times and then wipe it dry. 4.Cleaning the shower. Showers or tubs get messy and clogged up with scum and hairy particles on a daily basis. Getting them clean, requires some form of commitment and manpower. Just like toilet cleaning, grab your pair of gloves, dishwashing liquid and of course a scrub or sponge. Continue cleaning using the dish cleaning liquid or any other anti-bacterial cleaner.5.Cleaning the sink. Remember. Also, sinks are a hub of bacteria and mildew. With that in mind, roll on your pair of gloves( of course not the one you used while cleaning the toilet ). Get your scrub, some hot water and sponge ready. Then swing into the action of cleaning. After a series of repeated washing and rinsing, wipe the sink dry with a dry clean cloth, and then after that, you can put on some music because it has been a long journey setting yourself free from the most notorious sources of the stench.6.Cleaning the windows and mirrors.The best way to clean your glass window is by using a glass cleaner. But if you cannot afford the glass cleaner, then this is how simple to clean your windows and mirrors. Pick up your rag, warm water, sponge and dish soap. Wash the glass repeatedly without scratching the surface. Then, dry clean the glass surface using a clean paper towel until all the water residue is scrubbed off.7.Kitchen cleaning. Embarking on kitchen cleaning involves some activities including; washing and drying the dishes, cleaning the oven and microwave as well as organizing cabinets 8.Bedroom cleaning. What is involved with bedroom cleaning?Bedroom cleaning in general entails; organizing the clutter, making the bed, putting your closet in order, dusting and mopping the room. This also requires you to move around your bedroom with a garbage bag to pick any form of litter found within the room.9.Cleaning the general living area. While this seems to be the easiest part of house cleaning, it as well involves some application of good enough man power. And the major activities involved are; • Floor cleaning. Whether it is a ceramic, wood, carpet or porcelain floor, it requires cleaning. Apart from the carpet floor, which requires vacuuming, the ceramic, wood and porcelain floor requires you to do some regular mopping to keep them clean.• Dusting the furniture. Dusting the furniture can help you with two things; one, keeping you safe from coughing in addition to sneezing and causing asthma. So, dust the furniture with a damp cloth to keep the dust completely away from your house. But the best way to keeping dust away for some long time is by polishing the wood furniture What are the commonly used tools while doing house cleaning?Brooms are used for removing dust and debris from the floor.Buckets, and bowls for carrying rinsing solutions. Squeegees for window cleaning. Carpet sweepers for removing surface dust and moppers s for washing the floor.Is there any social and gender significance related to house cleaning?Yes .According to research that was conducted by the US.Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of men like doing house cleaning on a given day compared to 50% of women who don't.However, it is argued that house cleaning and keeping is seen as an objective activity to be done by either a man or woman.
There is a lot of talks these days about moving from the United States to Canada. Even before the 2016 presidential election, I have always been in love with the greater Vancouver area. Truly this part of the North American continent is the most beautiful in all North America. The beauty of the mountains with the Pacific Ocean starkly nestled in their foothills is breathtaking. One of the best cities to live in the greater Vancouver Metropolitan area, is the city of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
History In addition to what Burnaby, BC has to offer today, it also has a vast history for which the longtime residents can be proud and newcomers can be intrigued. About 100 years after the Declaration of Independence from British rule, the Royal British Army of Engineers was deployed to Canada and they began the work that today is Vancouver and its surrounding cities. Burnaby was named for Robert Burnaby who arrived in BC as a surveyor during the time of the great Gold Rush as this is most important ever for a number of people who are much involved in it. Claims to Fame Burnaby is home to many famous musicians, sports figures, and actors. Two famous Michaels hail from the city of Burnaby, actor, Michael J. Fox and singer, Michael Bublé. Obviously, many well-known hockey players hail from Canada, as it is the national sport, on such known hockey player is Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche fame. Living in Burnaby Even though Burnaby is the third largest city in British Columbia, boasting four major town centers and the largest shopping mall in B.C., there is plenty of the natural countryside to enjoy with hiking trails, biking, lake fishing, and camping. Due to the proximity to both mountains and ocean, the air is clean and fresh. There is always something to do, and somewhere to go, without ever leaving Burnaby. However, if the desire to leave strikes, it is only 25 miles by car from Vancouver and the beaches. Burnaby is a major urban center, but close to the mountains, nature trails, and lakes. The juxtaposition of skyscrapers and mountain-scapes complement one another causing the city, as vastly populated as it is, to not seem as claustrophobic as other large cities in North America do. In addition to urban living, there are newly developing neighborhoods for those who prefer a suburban feel. The city is indeed growing due to all it has to offer by way of employment, culture, and education. Industry The IT industry accounts for a large number of the Asian population, and Canada is known for welcoming diverse populations recognizing that they are a boon to the economy, rather than a hindrance. In addition to Asian and other immigrants, many International students choose schools in the greater Vancouver are because of the caliber of the education programs and the broad disciplines offered. In addition to Burnaby being one of the largest IT centers in the world, it also has drawn the film and other high-tech industries. Burnaby, British Columbia has come a long way from the early logging industry days that began as a means of clearing the land for suburbs in the early 1900s but was the first major employment draw. As large as the urban areas of Burnaby are, and as many suburbs, as there are in the city limits, Burnaby has more parks and natural landscapes than any other area in North America. One of the saddest parts of industrialization and urbanization is the loss of natural forests and countrysides. Demographics Burnaby is the third largest city in British Columbia, and like Vancouver boast a widely diverse population. In 2006, much of the population was from Eastern and Southeastern Asia, and the primary spoken language was neither French nor English. The city boasts many companies in the IT industry, as well as retail and restaurants. The cost of living is not cheap in Burnaby, BC, however, it is less than Vancouver. The average home costs around one million, so unless a person is employed in the IT industry, surviving economically might be a bit of a challenge. While apartment living is not generally the choice of most, it is the most economical form of housing in Burnaby. Burnaby, British Columbia is extremely diverse with those considered to be a minority and predominately from Asian countries making up approximately 59.4 of the total population, while European (White) Canadians make up 39.1, and 1.5 indigenous people. With regard to religion, the largest percentage are unaffiliated or non-religious, with the next being Christian and the lowest percentage Jewish. Planning to Become a Canadian Citizen? If moving to Canada is on the horizon, then the greater Metropolitan Vancouver area is one of the best bets. The weather is nearly perfect with mild winters and comfortable summers, with the average temperatures ranging in the 70s to low 80s. While there is snow at times in the winters, it does not stay, and in the summer 78 degrees is often called a heat wave. With the mountain vistas, the lakes and the bustling urban centers along with developing neighborhoods, Burnaby, British Columbia seems a perfect place to live, work, and have a family. For anyone thinking of moving to Canada, becoming a citizen, while easier than it is in the US, is not as simple as some might make it out to be. However, once one becomes a citizen, he or she knows that a Canadian he or she is true. Canadians are more aware of their immigrant status than most Americans. They are aware and proud of their history, but also recognize the wrongs perpetrated towards the indigenous people of Canada. The government continues in their attempts to right those wrongs, recognizing that they must do so to protect their claim of being an enlightened society. The next time one of your co-workers, friends, or family members says, “I’m moving to Canada!” Tell them about Burnaby, British Columbia, and all that it has to offer by way of culture, employment, nature, shopping, and more. |