(Image credit: Future)
Admittedly, I’m a total cleaning freak and a bit of a vacuuming perfectionist, which means my floors usually look pristine. The downside to that is the amount of time I have to devote to it. As a result, I’m constantly looking for clever ways to streamline my routine — and cut my chores in half.Believe it or not, there is a ‘right’ way to vacuum your floor that doesn’t just involve moving the appliance back and forth across the surface.And since I test the best cordless vacuum cleaners for a living, I've finally perfected a method that delivers a flawless finish in just five minutes.What's more, this beats my previous 20-minute slog, while still keeping my floors looking showhouse-ready. Here’s how to vacuum a room (properly) in just five minutes.1. Start at the far corner of the room
Vacuuming far corner of room (Image credit: Future)While it’s quite common for us to tackle high-traffic zones with a quick pass, this ‘quick’ approach won’t get your floors clean. I’ve learned that if you want those professional results, you should always start your cleaning path from the distant corner, moving toward the doorway or ‘exit’.This ensures you’re not actually treading back over your freshly-cleaned carpets or shiny hard flooring.2. Do straight-line passes
