Here are some of the best tips:
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“I do a big clean every Thursday.
Relaxing on the weekend in a clean home is a game-changer.
“It keeps the house tidy without feeling like a big burden or making me physically exhausted…"
I also have one specific podcast that I love but only listen to when cleaning.
It actually makes cleaning something I look forward to.”
“I once worked for a family friend who had a cleaning business.
Wash the window with one of those microfiber scrubs and then squeegee off the liquid.
It worked amazingly well.”
penelopegadget
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“I use banana peels to touch up my interior doors after they’ve been scraped.
Rub the inside of the peel on the scrape until it changes to the color of the wood.
It even works on furniture scrapes.”
“I make the extra effort to organize the fridge and pantry into bins and containers!
Some people might see it as a waste, but doing it motivates me to stay organized.
Plus, organizing the pantry and fridge is a fun task now!
Now that everything has a home, I feel loads better.
It’s the best thing I’ve decided to do!”
I always take something down, like a mug or a bit of rubbish.
It makes such a difference.”
swapacoinforafish
6.
Every person puts their initials on the first task they want to do, and then we start cleaning!
The trick is that we only reserve one task at a time.
After finishing the first task, we sign up for another.
“Every time I have a dirty, damp towel, I use it to clean something.
Usually, it’s the kitchen floor.
silkyghost55
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Anonymous
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Then, on my next pass, it only takes a minute or two to load the top rack.
Then on my next pass, it takes only another couple of minutes to load the bottom rack.
“My father-in-law swears on using dish soap and peroxide for EVERY.
While I can definitely say it works well, I leave some stains to proper stain-removing spray.
But peroxide works wonders on blood.
ALWAYS clean with cool water.”
violetnylund
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“I bought an entry-level, basic robot vacuum on sale and have it sweep our hardwood floors daily.
It keeps the floors pretty clean in between moppings.
One of the best purchases ever.”
Also, the concept of ‘Do it for Tomorrow You.’
purpletruck35
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For example, I’ll dust and vacuum one day and then do the bathrooms on another.
Aside from laundry, I don’t spend more than an hour cleaning each day.
It keeps the house tidy without feeling like a big burden or making me physically exhausted.”
Scrub gently, then rinse.
It leaves everything sparkling clean!"
silverghost21
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I usually put 30 minutes or so on the timer.
Sometimes, you already have half of the task done and don’t recognize it!
Replacing your kitchen sponge and tossing the mangled one in the trash?
justcollier
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