If you think five or six rooms is plenty when it comes to tackling the household cleaning, just imagine being faced with Buckingham Palace's 775. The following stately landmarks welcome illustrious guests with very high standards, so a quick vacuum won't cut it either.

Wondering how royal palace housekeepers or White House staff keep these prestigious homes spotless? We have the insider tips and tricks of the trade from the real people who put in the elbow grease. Click or scroll on to learn their secrets...