We are all busy. And though we don’t have much time to deep clean our houses, we do appreciate a nice, tidy home. How do we balance the busyness of our lives with cleaning house?The answer lies in finding simple hacks to make cleaning faster and more efficient. With these easy household hints and cleaning tips, you can cut your cleaning time and still have a clean home.
1. Quickly wipe down walls or windows
Cleaning your walls or windows used to be a long and hard process. It involved buckets of water, multiple cleaning rags, and tons and tons of towels. Luckily, you can transform the wall-cleaning process into a fast, easy chore. All you need is a spray bottle and a Swiffer-style mop. A quick wipe-down, and you’re done.
2. Clean grimy air vents (h/t Home Sweet Homebodies)
The air return vent to your HVAC system naturally builds up dirt and grime over time. It often “sticks” all too well, so a simple dusting just isn’t enough to remove it. Don’t waste time with the mindless cleaning of each little fin. You can speed the process up by using a good degreaser and a plastic butter knife wrapped in a cleaning cloth. Just slide in and wipe.
HOME 3. Prevent glass cooktop stains
Your glass cooktop looked beautiful when it was brand new, but now it’s a bit less shiny. Stains can easily bake on. To keep your cooktop looking shiny, pull out a Magic Eraser or use cleaning wax. A hot towel on top of baking soda can also work wonders.
4. Keep the toilet cleaner where you need it
You’ll never have to scrub your toilet if you give it consistent little cleanings throughout the week. This is a simple task if you keep the cleaner (i.e. Pine Sol) in the toilet brush holder. All you need to do is swish the brush around the bowl and flush. All done!
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