Tips and tricks that are short on time but big on impact
Have you ever imagined what life would be like if you could just snap your fingers and all misplaced items would magically go back to where they belonged? Sadly, only Mary Poppins can pull that off.
But if you break it into manageable steps, you can tackle even the messiest of rooms in 15 minutes. Let’s take your living room or den after a long Sunday when all the kids were home and bored.
Remove all items from all surfaces, including the couch (and under it), coffee tables, and end tables. (So that’s where that shoe went!) I like to use a laundry basket to gather all the items, especially those that don’t belong in that room.
Once the floor and other surfaces are cleared, the room seems easier to tackle. Now you can vacuum or wash the floors, wipe down any furniture with a damp microfiber cloth, fluff the pillows, and refold any throws. Before leaving a room that you clean, make sure to wipe down the light switches and door handles.
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