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Health & Fitness

Can you clean your entire house in just 30 minutes a day?

Donahue Real Estate Co., Neighbor

If you let the house cleaning slip It becomes overwhelming. By doing just a little bit every day it will help keep your home neat and clean in no time. Here is a basic plan to keep your home clean in just one half-hour a day.

Start in the Kitchen
Getting started right after breakfast may be the perfect time to spend a few minutes tidying up.

  • Clear out and wipe down the sink.

    • Tackle the Bathroom
    After your shower while you are still in the bathroom do a quick clean.

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    Bedroom
    Once your back in your bedroom to get dressed for the day, you can make a quick round there too.

    Living Room
    Get the heart of your home in order in a jiffy.

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    Doing these simple tasks will save you much more time in the end and allow you to enjoy your clean home every day.

  • Wipe down countertops and stove.
  • Put dirty dishes immediately into the dishwasher.
  • Run a quick wet mop over the floor.
  • Take a moment to fold and put your dish towels away.
  • Swipe out the sink bowl and faucet handles. If you use a premoistened cloth to wipe your face, use it for this too.
  • Clean splatters off the mirror. Use the same cloth you used on the sink.
  • Wipe the toilet seat and rim using the same cloth. Just do the toilet last.
  • Swoosh the toilet bowl with a brush.
  • Before getting out of the shower squeegee the shower door.
  • Spray the shower and curtain liner with a shower mist.
  • Make your bed.
  • Fold or hang clothes.
  • Straighten out the night-table surface, remove any glasses or dishes.
  • Tidy the sofa.
  • Use a microfiber cloth to pick up dust.
  • Straighten coffee table and remotes

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