cleaning inspiration — *Image credit:* *The Cotswold Company*

Nobody dreams of spending their weekend scrubbing toilets or cleaning their kitchen; yet, we all love that feeling of walking into a clean, fresh-smelling home. Luckily, getting a spotless house doesn't have to mean that you’ll have to clean all day. Instead, work smarter, not harder. Try a more efficient approach that delivers amazing results in half the time.

Here are three top cleaning tips on how to get a spotless house with minimal effort.

Cleaning the kitchen

How to clean induction hob has become one of the most searched cleaning questions online, and for good reason. These sleek, modern cooker tops look stunning when they're shiny and clean, but sadly, they also show every fingerprint, splash and spill. To easily clean the hob with minimal effort, wait until the surface is completely cool, then spray a small amount of a high-quality grease remover (such HG hob cleaner) across the surface. Rather than wipe straight away, let it sit for 30 seconds to break down oils and stains, then wipe with a moist microfiber cloth. Finish off by polishing it down with a dry microfiber to buff away any final marks.

butter yellow pantry — *Image credit:* *Ca Pietra*

Top Tip! The real secret behind cleaning the kitchen is cleaning it immediately after each use. This takes just 20 seconds and prevents grease and oils from drying out and building up, which takes a lot more time and effort to clean in the long run.

Clean the bathroom in five minutes

The bathroom often feels like the absolute worst part of cleaning, but it doesn't have to be. The shower trick that changes everything: keep a squeegee in your shower and spend 20 seconds wiping down the walls after each use. This habit prevents 90% of soap build-up and the formation of water spots.

For the toilet, use a foaming cleaning tablet once a week and let it sit overnight. The tablet cleans under the rim and gets rid of stains without having to do any scrubbing. The sink can be quickly wiped with a disinfectant wipe after brushing your teeth. Suddenly, your weekly bathroom cleaning becomes a quick wipe down rather than an hour-long scrubbing session.

pink bath — *Image credit:* *Sanctuary Bathrooms*

Keep the living room fresh

Living spaces collect dust and clutter faster than anywhere else in the home. The solution isn't more cleaning, but placing your furniture strategically. Keep furniture a few inches away from walls to prevent the buildup of dust in harder-to-reach places. Also, use washable blankets and pillows on sofas and chairs that can be washed regularly, rather than having to vacuum upholstery.

Another great method to keep any room clean is the so-called ‘empty hands’ rule. This rule states that you should never leave a room without taking something that doesn't belong there. This way, you won’t have random stuff lying around for ages and building up, requiring a full clear-out.

For dust, invest in an electrostatic duster that grabs particles instead of pushing them around. A quick five-minute dust twice a week is so much easier than an hour-long cleaning session to get rid of high-level dust buildup.

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