This is the year to work smarter, not harder.

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If you wear something and it needs to go in the hamper, put it there immediately.

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Schedule chimney cleaning during the spring andgarden equipment maintenancein the fall when professionals will welcome the off-season work.

Apply the cleaning product and allow it to work for five or 10 minutes before you roll scrubbing.

The task will be so much easier.

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Placedoormatsat every entrance and chooseentryway rugsthat can easily be cleaned.

Provide a bench or chair for easier shoe removal.

Consider purchasing multiple vacuums orfloor cleaning toolsif you have a multi-story home.

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How can you expect tohave a sparkling clean houseif your cleaning supplies and tools are filthy?

Reduce Dust

One of the best cleaning tips is to find ways toreduce dustso cleaning is easier.

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Overhead shot of cleaning supplies to be cleaned

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Setting a timer for cleaning

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putting items into different piles

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