Once you have a few strong cleaning tools, create a caddy for yourself. Any kind of container with a handle will do. Keep in it the things you use most, like:
- General, all-purpose cleaning solution.
- Rags/sponges/scrubbers.
- Microfiber cloths.
- Gloves.
This will keep you from running back and forth looking for different cleaning tools and make cleaning that much easier and faster.
Be Unconventional
There are a lot of unconventional ways to clean things. Think beyond what you know and make use of the internet’s insightful (if sometimes questionable!) ideas. Try these three tricks the next time you’re cleaning:
- Remove scuff marks off the floor by using a tennis ball like an eraser.
- Ball up a piece of sandwich bread and do the same thing to crayon marks on the wall.
- Sprinkle baking soda onto burnt-on food in your oven or stove top, spritz with water, and wipe clean a couple of hours later.
Don’t be afraid to try something new that could cut your cleaning time in half!
Make a Plan
Whatever that plan entails—focusing on tasks, making a to-do list, timing yourself as you clean—make a plan that works for you.
When you go into cleaning with a plan, you’ll be more prepared and committed to finishing what you start, and that’s a big part of getting your home really clean!
