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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