Why Deep Cleaning Is So Tiring and What to Do About It

TO CAREFULLY WASH FLOORS, YOU NEED TO MOVE FURNITURE AWAY FROM WALLS! AND THIS IS NOT ONLY THE SOFA, BUT ALSO HEAVY CLOSETS, AS WELL AS ACCESSING MOLDINGS BEHIND DESKS AND DUST IN CORNERS.

How much time does it take: 20 minutes to carefully take items out of the closet and drawer, or two minutes to do it quickly. One minute to move furniture from walls with help, and 15 minutes to do it alone. In total — floor washing will take about an hour and a half.

Alternative

Ignore hard-to-reach places — nobody will see them anyway.

Or use Kärcher's FC 3 Cordless Premium electro-mop, which does not require heavy lifting. It is slim and wireless — it reaches even the most inaccessible spots under furniture. No buckets needed: the mop filters water itself and washes only with clean water, while dirt is collected in a separate tank. In total — thoroughly washed floor in just 15 minutes.

YOU WILL NEED TO CLEAN BLINDS. THIS IS ALWAYS A DILEMMA: SHOULD YOU TAKE THEM OFF OR IS IT MORE CONVENIENT TO CLEAN THEM IN PLACE?

It's also time-consuming and tedious: you must gather patience to clean one slat at a time, which is not easy — the slats are thin and bend under pressure. You’ll also have to stand on a stool or even the windowsill.

How much time does it take: two minutes to treat with cleaning solution, five minutes waiting, and 30 seconds to clean each slat. In total — two hours.

Alternative

Remove the blinds and throw them away — living in a Scandinavian style with open windows is trendy again.

Or use Kärcher's SC 4 EasyFix Premium steam cleaner. Turn on the device and direct the nozzle at the blinds. The steam pressure automatically adjusts to the shape of slats or any other surface and accounts for their level of dirtiness. Cleaning blinds without chemicals won’t take more than 15 minutes.

NO MATTER HOW YOU TURN IT, YOU STILL HAVE TO WASH ALL WINDOWS

Rainy autumn and long winter left traces on the windows — streaks and rings. Because of this, it's hard to enjoy the spring sunshine and fresh air.

How much time does it take: 20 minutes to carefully clear window sills of necessary and unnecessary items and decor, or two minutes if done quickly. Washing four windows with cornices and sills, including several buckets of water, scraping work, and thorough drying with paper towels — about three hours. In total — 3.5 hours. And there's still the glazed balcony!

Alternative

Spend 1500 rubles and hire a cleaning service.

Or use the lightweight and convenient Kärcher WV 2 PREMIUM electric glass cleaner and forget about dirty streaks and drops: the device easily and quickly cleans and polishes windows. It also cleans mirrors and glass cabinet doors. And all this in less than an hour.

CLEAN THE KITCHEN APRON, COOKING SURFACE AND OVEN FROM GREASE

This involves using harsh grease-dissolving chemicals with a sharp smell. Not only is it hard to breathe through such products, but they are also dangerous for your health — so don’t forget gloves and a respirator.

How much time does it take: one minute to treat with cleaning solution and ten minutes waiting for it to act, 20 minutes to clean the apron and cooking surface, and about 20 minutes to clean the oven. You also need to thoroughly rinse all chemicals and dry surfaces. In total — at least two hours. And another 30 minutes for airing out the entire apartment.

Alternative

Seal the kitchen apron with film and throw it away as it gets dirty, cook minimally, and replace the oven with a dish rack.

Or use Kärcher's SC 2 EasyFix Premium steam cleaner with an extended accessory kit. Tiles or cooktops, oven or cabinet shelves can be cleaned easily without harmful chemicals. Even the oldest and most stubborn stains will go away. Different nozzles help reach any hard-to-reach spots.

AND THE MOST UNPLEASANT — CLEANING THE TOILET AND BATHROOM

Even if you can handle the toilet, sink, and shiny mixer surfaces easily, cleaning tiles requires serious effort.

How much time does it take: two minutes to treat plumbing and tiles with cleaning solutions, and 15 minutes waiting for the solution to work, ten minutes to clean the toilet, ten minutes to clean the sink, and about an hour to thoroughly scrub the tiles. In total — two hours, and you're completely exhausted.

Alternative

Use minimal tools and ignore the tiles. After all, you spend the least time in the bathroom.

Or use Kärcher's SC 3 EasyFix Premium steam cleaner, which heats up in just 30 seconds. The device also features continuous water refill and anticalcareous cartridge. You don’t need to exert physical effort — just move the steam cleaner from top to bottom and left to right over the tiles. The effect of a brand-new bathroom in just 20 minutes will pleasantly surprise you.

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