How to Impress Your Parents by Cleaning the House

Last Updated: June 3, 2022 References

Hoping to impress your parents? Doing your part and cleaning up around the house can go a really long way. We've put together a game plan to help you get your home looking spotless, so you can get in their good graces right away. With a little elbow grease, your home will be looking (and smelling!) better in no time.

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Dilute the musty smell in your house.

Open all the windows in your parents' room.^{[1]
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- You can also use marine and aquatic fragrances for your help. These, marine and aquatic fragrances to cover the must and dusty smell. Moreover, these fragrances make you calm to some extent by making your breath and mood relaxed when you smell them.

2

Wash your clothing and bedding.

Make sure that you wash them all at the appropriate water temperature. Otherwise, some of them will shrink. Use lukewarm water for washing.The only thing that will accomplish is getting your parents upset with you.

3

Wash and scrub the walls.

You can use plain dish soap for this. Just add plenty of hot water. Dip a rag in the soapy water, and wring it out. A special type of sponge is also available. When the sponge is wet it is proved as best stain cleaner and 'mild' scrubber. Then just scrub. Just don't scrub so hard that you peel off any paint.

4

Make up the bed.

Put on the sheets, then a few blankets. On top, put a pretty cover blanket. Tuck in all the blankets, except the one on top. Cover all of the pillows, and place them underneath the top blanket. Be sure to smooth out any wrinkles.^{[2]
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Clean the glass in your home.

Clean all glass surfaces and glass holders, too. Get some window cleaner, and some paper towels. Spray the cleaner on the glass surfaces, and wipe clean with the paper towels. Close the windows to wash them, then open them again.

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Clean and polish wood surfaces.

Use specific wood cleaner, as any other cleaners may damage the finish.^{[3]
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Wash all the dishes.

This is really easy step if you have a dishwasher. You can start a load, and then unload and reload in between cleaning.

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Sweep and mop all floors.

Sweep up all the dirt you can before mopping. You can probably use the same soapy type of water that was used to scrub the walls.^{[4]
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Clean the bathroom.

Wash the mirror, sink, toilet, and bathtub. Change the towels, etc. Don't forget to sweep the floor!^{[5]
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Vacuum all the carpeted floors.

Pick up any small items first, though. You probably don't want to suck up the dogs chew toy or the cats rubber mouse. Besides making the pets mad, you just might ruin the vacuum cleaner.