How to organize your house cleaning General step to follow Before starting, put some lively music.. Pick up all clutter, The less you have, the less you have to put away, clean, and dust. General dusting using microfiber cloth (go left to right, top to bottom) Vacuuming/sweeping Mopping For mopping, start at the farthest corner of the room and move back toward the entrance. Rinse mop after completing each 4 x 4 foot area. Furniture waxing and polishing. Wooden furniture needs a good waxing and polishing. Use Pledge for good furniture waxing.