The Plan at a Glance
To clean your apartment fast, focus on visible surfaces. This 30-minute plan is a short maintenance round for everyday dirt, not a complete clean of every corner. In a large or heavily soiled apartment, select only the most important rooms.
| Minutes | Area | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Preparation | Supplies and clear surfaces |
| 10 | Kitchen | Worktop and sink |
| 8 | Bathroom | Basin, toilet and visible splashes |
| 7 | Living area | Tidying, dust and clear walkways |
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Preparation: Efficiency is Key (5 Minutes)
Before you start cleaning, good preparation is crucial. This saves time and avoids unnecessary interruptions. Gather all the materials you need and have them ready.
Put on your favorite music to stay motivated. Work from top to bottom and from one room to the next to avoid duplicating efforts. Set a timer for 30 minutes – and let's go!
- Bucket and a compatible cleaner at the stated dose
- Separate soft cloths for kitchen, bathroom and toilet, plus a dry cloth
- Vacuum cleaner or broom
- Trash bags
- Bathroom cleaner and toilet brush
Express Kitchen Cleanup (10 Minutes)
The kitchen can quickly look messy. Focus on the areas that make the biggest difference. Less is often more here.
- Wipe countertops: Remove crumbs, wipe with a damp cloth.
- Clean sink: Quick scrub with dish soap.
- Wipe cabinet fronts: Remove fingerprints and splashes.
- Empty trash can.
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Bathroom: priority surfaces (8 minutes)
Clean the basin and mirror first, then use a separate cloth for the toilet. Follow the product’s contact time; the timer does not replace it. Leave stubborn limescale for a separate session.
- Clean sink: Treat and wipe fixtures and sink with cleaner.
- Clean mirror: Quick wipe for streak-free shine.
- Clean toilet: Apply cleaner to the bowl, use a brush, wipe seat and exterior.
- Briefly mop or vacuum the floor.
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Living and Sleeping Areas: Visibly Clean (7 Minutes)
In these rooms, the primary goal is to tidy surfaces and remove dust to create a pleasant atmosphere.
- Dust surfaces: Quickly wipe furniture, shelves, tables.
- Fluff pillows and fold blankets.
- Vacuum/mop floor: Quick pass through visible areas.
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After 30 minutes: plan the remaining tasks
Put supplies away and note unfinished jobs such as the oven, windows or awkward areas. Give those their own time blocks. A short routine is easier to maintain when it has a clear stopping point.
PUTZIO offers routine apartment cleaning at CHF 40 per hour in supported municipalities. The cleaner brings cleaning products at no extra charge; you provide a vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket when needed. Agree on the priority tasks for the time booked.
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