How to Clean a Living Room So You Don't Gross Out Your Guests
How to clean a living room is a question any conscientious homeowner will ponder. Don't your family and guests deserve a pristine place to hang out in? Don't you ? This showpiece area of your home cries out for white-glove treatment—but let's get real, no one has white gloves anymore . Which is why, in this latest installment of our comprehensive House Cleaning Guide , we'll show you how to clean a living room with minimal mess, drama, or trauma. How to clean lights, lamps, and chandeliers When tackling any room in the house, clean from top to bottom, says Jan Dougherty , author of “The Lost Art of House Cleaning ”—otherwise you’ll have to clean the floors twice. Therefore, the best starting point in a living room is to look up at its light fixtures. First off, whatever type of lights you have, don’t forget to dust the lightbulbs at least once a month—dirty bulbs shed 30% less light than clean ones, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The best way to clean the...