3 tips for cleaning your living room

These tend to accumulate dirt and sweat over long periods of sitting, so make sure they’re washed before the relatives come! Allow the sofa to air for at least 24 hours before putting the freshly-washed covers back on.

For a more thorough cleaning, consider hiring a professional service like Nouve or Supersteam, which uses steam-cleaning to eliminate stains and odours from upholstery.

For a finishing touch, swap your cushion covers for brightly-coloured, festive ones.

To eliminate bacteria, mix a half-cup of distilled white vinegar in water and mop your floors with the solution.

For stubborn stains, you can use something like a Magic Eraser to gently scrub at them. However, be careful to wear gloves and test on a small area first as the Magic Eraser is actually a very fine sandpaper surface that shouldn’t be used on shiny marble or anything you don’t want scratched.

Don’t forget to wipe down the skirting too! These often tend to accumulate dust and are forgotten during our usual sweeping and mopping.

Areas we commonly forget to dust include the tops of mirrors and clocks, doorknobs, and even light switches. Use a clean, damp rag to wipe these down.

For hard-to-reach places, consider investing in a tool like the Magiclean Wiper Mop that allows you to reach even the farthest of ceiling corners.

Finally, make sure you clear items from dead zones, such as keys and newspapers. The living room is where we tend to drop off items as we come into the house, so these things pile up over time. Add a final vase of flowers and you’re ready.

This article was first published on Home & Decor Singapore.

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