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Recently, I threw a bridal shower for a good friend of mine. Since the party was at my house, I did most of the prep. One of the main prep items was to clean the house beforehand. While I am pretty good at keeping our house clean, one thing that seems to always get messy is the floors. Between Andrew working in our yard, crumbs being spilled, and normal daily activities, it seems that our floor can always use a good cleaning. I want to share with you my hacks for a quick pre-party clean that will make your guests think you hired a cleaning crew! Using the Dyson V6 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum, these hacks are made VERY EASY!
Couch Cushions: I am so OCD about couch cushions. Considering I work from our couch a lot of days, meaning I sometimes eat breakfast and lunch on it, and we eat dinner on the couch most nights, it can get a bit messy. Simply taking the Dyson V6 Absolute in handheld mode with the mini motorized tool, you can clean an entire sectional in about two minutes. Just fluff a few pillows and you are good to go!
Kitchen Crumbs: So every morning I have oatmeal for breakfast, and those dried oats can make quite a mess on the counter and the kitchen floor. Using the Dyson V6 Absolute in handheld mode with the combination tool, those crumbs from your counter will be gone in seconds. Seriously, Andrew was shocked at how quickly we cleaned up that counter. Then just use the soft roller cleaner head on the floor and your kitchen is good to go. Simply wipe down counters for any liquid spills and you are ready to throw a party!
Carpet Perfection: The Dyson V6 Absolute motorhead cleaner head is awesome on carpet. We have hardwoods in our entire downstairs, but, having two large rugs and the entire upstairs carpeted, this works perfectly. It’s so nice to have a vacuum that can easily go from hardwoods to tile to carpet without a lot of worry that it’s going to take away from the quality of our finishes. I wanted to make sure our stairs were vacuumed as well as the two large rugs downstairs because a lot of people hadn’t seen our house before. I would hate for someone to ask for a tour and see a messy upstairs!
Pesky Corners: One of my least favorite things to clean are baseboards and corners. Most vacuums make it really hard to clean corners closely. When you are OCD like me about things being clean, you want to get in those crevices. The Dyson V6 Absolute wand and crevice tool really makes me happy. I can get corners, baseboards, window sills, and corners without straining myself or worrying myself. To get the corners I can’t reach, I enlisted Andrew because he’s taller.
This entire clean took me about 10 minutes! I got so many compliments on how tidy our house was, and I couldn’t help but smile. Plus, after the party, the cleanup took almost no time. There were a lot of people on the couch and in the kitchen, so I basically did the entire clean again and was able to relax the rest of the evening knowing the house was clean.
Have you tried the Dyson V6? What are your best hacks for a quick pre-party clean?
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Wow, this vacuum makes preparing the house for a party such a breeze! How neat 🙂 My #1 pre-party cleaning tip is having a glass of wine while cleaning, haha!
I need one of these in my life! Three kids and a cat we have messes all the time everywhere, this would make it so convenient to keep up with the mess.
I totally need a little dyson! I’ve been trying to keep some plants alive and have some dirt on my coffee tables and since they have raised ledges, it’s such a pain to clean!
I LOVE my Dyson v6! I bought one a few months ago and it is such a life saver…especially with 2 dogs and a baby! It’s so easy to clean up quick which is why I bought it to begin with!
Wow, that’s pretty cool! It looks like it would handy in a lot of tight places (and with no fussy cord to worry about). Is it weird that vacuuming is my favorite chore?
My wife and I have talked a couple of times about a Dyson vacuum. This sounds like it would be perfect for our houses needs, easy to use and a multitasker!
Wow! That is awesome! I love how small it is! The vacuums here are so bulky and I hate them! We pretty much leave ours out in the entry way the entire time because its too much trouble to put up.
This does seem to be the perfect vacuum to help with quick cleanups! What I would need to know for sure is how heavy it is wheb being hand held–Now that I have asthma I need very light equipment!
Oh my gosh, I love that it is cordless, and I love that it has all those different attachments and ways to use it! It is like a mother’s dream come true! I might have to look into this when our current vacuum bites the dust! (no pun intended, haha)
Wow, this vacuum makes preparing the house for a party such a breeze! How neat 🙂 My #1 pre-party cleaning tip is having a glass of wine while cleaning, haha!
I have a dyson and love it. Might have to purchase this handy dandy little machine. Looks like it would come in very handy.
I live in a small condo so this product is perfect for me! I wish we had one on the airplane. I’m a flight attendant.
Looks like a great vacuum for cleaning up messes around the house. Love it!
I need one of these in my life! Three kids and a cat we have messes all the time everywhere, this would make it so convenient to keep up with the mess.
I totally need a little dyson! I’ve been trying to keep some plants alive and have some dirt on my coffee tables and since they have raised ledges, it’s such a pain to clean!
I LOVE my Dyson v6! I bought one a few months ago and it is such a life saver…especially with 2 dogs and a baby! It’s so easy to clean up quick which is why I bought it to begin with!
Wow, that’s pretty cool! It looks like it would handy in a lot of tight places (and with no fussy cord to worry about). Is it weird that vacuuming is my favorite chore?
Sounds awesome. I’ve heard nothing but great things about dyson. I’ve never used one myself. These are also excellent tips.
The Dyson V6 looks amazing! I need one of these to clean my couches and car.
My wife and I have talked a couple of times about a Dyson vacuum. This sounds like it would be perfect for our houses needs, easy to use and a multitasker!
Wow, this looks like a great vacuum! Love how small and portable it is and can reach the ceiling.
My mom swears by her Dyson 🙂 I need to get one too
We had a dyson vacuum cleaner at the flower shop I used to work at and it was the best thing ever!!
I love its size. I have never had a Dyson but have heard many good things about them.
We have two Dysons and love them. They are the best! So glad the party went well.
Cleaning for a party is hard work! I haven’t tried that model, but I love my upright Dyson that I’ve had for 10 years!
I’ve been considering investing in this DYson, and you just might have convinced me! I bought a different one from Amazon, and absolutely hate it!
This is so cool, i would like to have this in our home since kids are the makers of a messy house.
Wow! That is awesome! I love how small it is! The vacuums here are so bulky and I hate them! We pretty much leave ours out in the entry way the entire time because its too much trouble to put up.
We just recently got a Dyson and it’s life changing. It makes me want to vacuum so much more.
xoxo, Jenny
Want. Want. Want.
I am LUSTING over this vacuum but have been hesitant to pull the trigger on such a huge purchase. Guess I’m going to have to get it now!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
This does seem to be the perfect vacuum to help with quick cleanups! What I would need to know for sure is how heavy it is wheb being hand held–Now that I have asthma I need very light equipment!
Thanks for these awesome tips! We’ll be entertaining a lot this summer, so I’m sure they will come in handy.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Whoa! I have to check this out, this is perfect for cleaning a home quickly. We have a shark vacuum, but it’s heavy so it’s a lot to move around.
liz @ j for joiner
Oh my gosh, I love that it is cordless, and I love that it has all those different attachments and ways to use it! It is like a mother’s dream come true! I might have to look into this when our current vacuum bites the dust! (no pun intended, haha)