Time Saving Ideas for Cleaning Your Home
House cleaning is a a never-ending, time-consuming chore and the only time we have for it is just when we thought we had a day or two off from work. This is a necessary and unavoidable task but with some clever ideas and time-saving actions, you can slash your cleaning time and use the saved time to spend with your family doing the things you enjoy the most. These ten tips can help:
1. Plan and reserve specific time slots for cleaning the attic, basement, garage, etc. Stick to the plan instead of spending an entire day or weekend cleaning, .
2. Try dusting cloth lampshades with a lint roller. You can also make a loop of masking tape a let it revolve around your out-stretched fingers.
3. An old sock slipped over your hand makes a great dusting cloth to dust furniture with, while cleaning the shades. It works quickly and effectively…
4. Newspaper works great for cleaning mirrors and windows. You’ll not only be saving money on paper towels, but you’ll be creatively recycling at the same time.
5. Vinegar is an affordable and effective cleaner that can be used on windows and mirrors, and if you wait for an overcast day to clean your windows and mirrors, you’re less likely to have streaks. Water and vinegar is also a great everyday cleaner on your smooth top range. Use Cermabryte for a good deep cleaning.
6. Soak your toilet with a deep cleaning bowl cleanser while cleaning the outside. The inside dirt and stains will be loosened and more easily cleaned. Using a drop-in cleaner, you can extend the time between scrubbings. The Bam tank cleaner is very effective.
7. Use a baking soda solution to wipe down the inside of the refrigerator. It scrubs and eliminates odors without damaging surfaces.
8. When you begin cooking, run a sink of hot soapy water, and wash as you go. Food on dishes won’t have a chance to harden, and you’ll be that much ahead when the meal is done. Make sure you’ve got plenty of paper plates and disposable flatware and cups on hand for those nights when your evening schedule is jam-packed with activities.
9. Have a disposable trash bag handy so you can put what you want to discard in it immediately and save time going to the trash bin. When cooking a garbage/refuge bowl also is nice.
10. Involve your family in cleaning activities and make it a bonding time. This will not only get your cleaning done faster but will inculcate good values i your kids.