Cleaning tips for lazy girls
Cheats so simple, even Cheryl could do them!
Cheryl admitted in an interview last year that, having been a pop star for most of her life, she had never picked up basic housekeeping skills and she’s pretty rubbish when it comes to cleaning. And we felt heard. Unfortunately, we can’t afford to shell out on a housekeeper like Chez, but here’s some helpful hacks to cheat your way to a clean and tidy pad.
LAUNDRY FRESH, FAKED
Packed with floral smells and a note of musk, light this candle five mins before you have friends round and they’ll be instantly fooled into thinking you’ve spent the last three hours scrubbing. Clean House Luxury Scented Candle, Beauty Pie, £14.23
SET A TIMER
Don’t let the chores build up. Instead, set a timer for 30 minutes and whack your Spotify playlist up loud. Tackle a room within the time limit, and then stop and move onto another room the next day.
VIP VACUUM
Even Chezza’s hair extensions are no match for this amazing vacuum. It has brand-new technology to avoid stray hairs getting wound up in the roller. Genius – and it works! Shark Anti Hair Wrap Vacuum Cleaner, £229.99
BE A GREEN GODDESS
Who has time to make their own eco-friendly cleaning products? Not us. However, mixing one part distilled white vinegar with one part water in a reusable spray bottle with a slice of lemon will give you a DIY cleaner you can use on windows, microwaves, bathtubs and shower screens. Elements Glass Canister Medium, Dunelm, £8
MAKE YOUR BED
If you’re short on time and can only do one thing, make your bed. Airing and smoothing out the sheets will instantly make you (and your home) feel more pulled together, and you’ll feel all the smugness when you slide into bed at night.
CLEAN APP YOUR ACT
Download one of these apps to help you keep on top of your chores… Unfilth Your Habitat (99p) If you need a kick up the bum, this app will swear at you until you get the job done. TEAMTOMM (£4.99) An easy to follow plan that guides you though each room for just 30 minutes a day. Spotless (Free) Helps you keep track of cleaning tasks, and reminds you when they’re due to be done.