You’ve been brave and done a clear–out in the living room... now how do you make your new space sparkle? Sir Terence Conran, author of ‘Storage – Get Organized’, shares his cleaning tips.
Care and maintenance
Once you have set up proper storage systems in the living area it should be easy to maintain good order and to keep it clean. Living areas rarely need the type of intensive daily cleaning that kitchens and bathrooms, for example, require. Weekly vacuuming and dusting can be supplemented by more intensive cleaning from time to time.
1. Clean wooden furniture with beeswax once or twice a year. Avoid using spray polishes, especially on old furniture, as it can create sticky residues and destroy precious patina. Beeswax is also good for removing white rings caused by setting down wet glasses.
2. Dust books and ornaments regularly. In Georgian times, the tip of a goosewing was used to dust books. You can use a feather duster, or the soft brush attachment for cleaning upholstery that comes with your vacuum cleaner. Always dust from top to bottom, and shake out dusters outdoors once the dust has built up.
