Cleaning Guides
Cleaning guides & helpful tips.
Practical, honest answers to common cleaning questions — from deep cleans and move-out checklists to car detailing and laundry. Written by Peppermint's Cleaning Company.
Cleaning Fundamentals
Six tips that make every clean easier.
Clean from top to bottom
Start with ceiling fans, shelves, and high surfaces, then work your way down. Gravity does the second half of the job — dust and debris settle onto areas you haven't reached yet.
Use the right tool for the job
Microfiber for dust and glass, a scrub brush for grout, and separate cloths for kitchens and bathrooms. The right tool cleans faster and prevents cross-contamination.
Go dry before wet
Dry-dust and vacuum first, then reach for cleaners and water. Wet dust clings and smears; removing the bulk dry keeps moisture from turning it into mud.
Let cleaners do the work
Spray, then walk away for a few minutes. Dwell time loosens grime so you wipe once instead of scrubbing — especially on soap scum and baked-on stovetop messes.
Tidy before you clean
Pick up clutter first. You can't clean what you can't reach, and clearing surfaces lets you move through the actual cleaning without stopping every few seconds.
Clean as you go
A quick wipe after cooking or a 60-second sink scrub each night keeps dirt from compounding. Small, consistent effort beats a marathon weekend clean.
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