Sometimes guests call an hour before they arrive. Do not try to clean everything perfectly: tidy up where it shows. Here is a plan that fits into 60 minutes.
First clear the clutter (15 minutes)
Take a basket and quickly collect everything that is lying around: clothes, toys, small items. Sort through it later, right now the goal is to free up surfaces. Empty tables and an empty floor immediately create a feeling of cleanliness.
Kitchen and bathroom first (20 minutes)
These are the zones guests notice first. Wipe the counter and the stove, hide dirty dishes in the dishwasher or the sink, freshen up the sink and toilet, hang a clean towel. Ten minutes for each zone, and they look neat.
Visible surfaces and the floor (20 minutes)
Wipe the dust off the coffee table, the cabinet and electronics with a damp microfiber, and straighten the pillows and throw. Finally, go over the floor: vacuum the walkways and wipe where it is noticeable. Focus on the middle of the room, not under the sofa.
The finishing touch (5 minutes)
Air out the room, take out the trash and add a pleasant scent, or simply rely on the freshness of an open window. Smell decides a lot: even a quickly cleaned apartment with fresh air feels clean.