Shortcuts to Cleaning

            No one likes to spend more time cleaning than they have too. Why not make it as quick as possible. Here are some cleaning shortcuts to help you save some time in every room of the house.

 

Kitchen:

·                    Only keep on your counters items that you use everyday. Put everything else away or give it to someone, if you don’t use it.

·                    Keep disposable wipes handy to wipe down the front of cabinets, the refrigerator, small appliances, the sink and water faucet.

·                    Clean up the counter, stove and dishes as you go during meal preparation.

 

Laundry Room:

·                    Use plastic totes or bins to hold detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softeners, sprays, etc. to contain items and prevent spills.

·                    Have a wastebasket close by for dryer lint and items taken out of pants pockets. Have another basket close by for items taken out of pockets that need to be kept.

·                    Dampen a rag to clean the washer and dryer, before starting a load of laundry, then just toss the rag in the washer.

 

Bathroom:

·                    Instead of using bar soap to wash hands, use liquid soap so you don’t have to worry about soap scum on the sink.

·                    Wipe down the shower door and bathroom mirror after every shower.

·                    Wipe down the sink and other surface areas in the bathroom after you are finished getting ready every morning.

·                    Keep extra shower curtain liners on hand so you can change it as soon as it gets gross.

 

Entry or Mudroom:

·                    Have a rule that no shoes, only socks can be worn in the house. Have a space to store shoes by the door you use.

·                    Have a doormat on the inside and outside of the door to catch the dirt before it comes into the house.

·                    Store gloves, hats, scarves, umbrellas in baskets or bins near the door for convienence and to control items.

 

Living Room and Family Room:

·                    Fluff throw pillows, fold throws and flip over couch cushions for an instantly neater looking room.

·                    Vacuum only high traffic areas regularly and hard to reach areas during a deeper cleaning.

·                    Use a lint roller on drapes, sheers, lampshades and pillows to clean up lint and pet hair.

 

Bedrooms:

·                    Use baskets or bins with lids to hide toys, magazines, sewing projects and so on.

·                    Use a micro fiber cloth to quickly clean picture frames, TV screen and flat surfaces.

·                    Put clothing and other items away promptly to control clutter.

 

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