Whether you’re doing a full clean or just giving your space a quick tidy, these simple tips will help you keep your accommodation in good shape.

They’ll come in handy before you leave for the vacation, but they’re also useful habits for keeping your home clean and comfortable throughout the year.

Bathroom

• Apply toilet cleaner to the toilet bowl, clean with the toilet brush, then flush the toilet
• Wipe down the outside of the toilet with all-purpose bathroom cleaner and a cloth
• Sweep and then clean the floor with wipes or a mop
• Clean the mirror using washing up liquid and a cloth, then wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel
• Use a sponge or cloth and all-purpose bathroom cleaner on the wash basin, taps, shower tray, shower screen and tiles, then rinse
• Remove hair and debris from plugholes
• Don't flush sanitary items or wet wipes down the toilet – thrown them in the bin instead
• Use different cloths for different purposes, e.g. never use the toilet cloth for the sink
• Don't vacuum wet areas because liquids could break the vacuum cleaner

Bedroom

• Dust the desk, shelves and window sill with all-purpose spray cleaner and a cloth
• Vacuum the carpet

Kitchen

• When the oven hob is cool, spray with kitchen cleaner and wipe with a sponge or a cloth
• Clean tiled areas above and around the hob
• When the oven and grill are cool, clean with a sponge and oven cleaner – read the instructions and wear rubber gloves because oven cleaner is a toxic product
• Clean the grill pan with a sponge or cloth
• Wipe inside the microwave and door with a wet cloth and washing up liquid or kitchen cleaner
• Wipe the inside and outside of the fridge and freezer
• Wash and dry cups and pans etc using washing up liquid and water, then put away
• Use a sponge or cloth and all-purpose kitchen cleaner on the sink and taps

Rubbish and recycling bins

• Empty and clean the bin using an all-purpose cleaner and cloth
• Place clean containers and packaging in the correct recycling bin
• Empty all rubbish and recycling to the bins outside your residence