A new year often brings fresh goals, and for many of us, that includes getting our homes back under control. But a cleaning reset doesn’t mean scrubbing every surface in one exhausting weekend. The real reset comes from changing how you clean, not just how often.

This guide focuses on practical, low-effort habits, smarter techniques, and a few simple upgrades that make cleaning easier to keep up with all year long.

1. Start With a Reset, Not a Deep Clean

Instead of tackling the entire house at once, begin with a reset clean:

- Clear visible clutter
- Focus on high-use areas (bathroom, kitchen, entryways)
- Restore surfaces that never quite look clean, even after wiping

This approach gives you immediate results and makes regular upkeep far less overwhelming.

Tip: If a surface still looks cloudy, stained, or dull after cleaning, it usually needs restoration, not more scrubbing.

Try: The Glass Restoration Stain Remover on shower screens or glass that won’t come clear. Restoring once makes future cleaning much easier.

2. Stop Over-Cleaning the Wrong Way

One of the biggest cleaning mistakes is using the same method everywhere. Different surfaces need different care.

Clean smarter by:

- Avoiding harsh DIY mixes (like baking soda and vinegar) on glass and tiles, as they can dull finishes over time
- Using soft, surface-specific cloths instead of one old rag for everything
- Letting products do the work instead of applying pressure

Less force & better tools = better results and fewer damaged surfaces.

Tip: If you’re pressing harder each time you clean, the method isn’t working.

Try: The Cleaning Cloth Kit: designed for glass, bathroom surfaces, and general cleaning so each surface is treated properly.

3. Restore Before You Maintain

Maintenance only works when surfaces are already in good condition.

If you’re dealing with:

- Cloudy shower screens
- Hard water marks
- Grout that never looks clean

…it’s worth restoring those areas first. Once restored, regular cleaning becomes faster and far more effective.

Tip: Repeated cleaning won’t fix mineral build-up or embedded mould. Restoration solves the root problem.

Try: The Glass Restoration Stain Remover for mineral build-up on glass and the Miracle Mould Removal Gel for mouldy grout, corners, and edges

4. Make Your Bathroom Easier to Clean All Year

Bathrooms are one of the most time-consuming areas to maintain, but a few changes can drastically reduce effort.

Smarter bathroom habits:

- Squeegee glass and tiles after showers to reduce water spots
- Deal with mould early before it spreads
- Use tools that reach corners, grout lines, and edges without extra effort

Tip: Prevention always beats scrubbing.

Try: A Silicone Squeegee: a quick post-shower habit that helps prevent water marks and soap build-up.

5. Create a Simple Weekly Cleaning Rhythm

You don’t need a strict schedule, just a repeatable rhythm.

Example weekly reset:

- 5 minutes daily: quick wipe of high-touch surfaces
- 15 minutes mid-week: bathroom or kitchen touch-up
- 30 minutes weekend: one focused task (glass, floors, or grout)

Small, consistent cleans prevent the need for exhausting deep cleans later.

Tip: Short sessions work best when the tools do more of the work.

Try: A Mini Electric Scrubber for quick weekly resets without manual effort.

6. Use Fewer Products, But the Right Ones

A cupboard full of half-used sprays usually means none of them are doing the job properly.

Aim for:

- A quality multi-purpose cleaner
- Surface-specific cloths (especially for glass)
- One or two specialised solutions for stubborn problems like mould or mineral build-up

The right tools reduce time, effort, and repeat cleaning.

7. Set a “Future You” Rule

Ask yourself one question after cleaning:

Will this make my next clean easier?

Drying surfaces, restoring problem areas, and preventing build-up all save future you time and effort.

Clean Better This Year

A fresh start doesn’t require perfection, just better systems. Focus on restoring first, maintaining second, and choosing tools that save effort rather than add steps.

When cleaning works with you instead of against you, it’s far easier to keep up, all year long.