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Keeping a clean home takes time, energy, and the rightcleaning suppliesand tools.
To maximize your efforts, yourcleaning supplies should be organizedand stored for easy access.
A towel bar can be used to hang spray bottles.
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There are also over-the-door storage racks with narrow shelves for supplies.
The spray handles will slip over the rod and free up valuable cabinet space for additional storage.
This same idea works great in linen closets or laundry room cabinets.
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If you have wire shelving, many bottles will easily hang from the outer edge of the shelf.
Go Vertical in a Closet
Head to the closet organization department to look for hanging storage organizers.
The ones designed for sweaters are perfect for holding small plastic bins ofcleaning supplies.
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Label each oneglass cleaner, cloth, dusting, bathroom cleaner, etc.
it’s possible for you to easily grab the one you need when it’s time to clean.
Use S-hooks over the closet rod to hang mops and brooms.
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Don’t forget the closet’s wall space.
Create Easier Access
Use a lazy Susan turntable in cabinets for easier access to cleaning supplies.
This will help you use every product and keep an eye on when it is time to replenish supplies.
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Search for one that fits in a closet, behind a door, or between appliances.
Use clear acrylic trays or small bins to corral similar cleaning supplies together.
What products and tools do you use every week?
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It’s probably time to weed out seldom-used items.
Dispose of duplicate, worn-out, or hard-to-use tools.
Take the time tothoroughly cleanthe ones you are keeping.
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There should only be one of each.
Warning
NEVER mix different cleaning brands or formulas, because the ingredients can form a toxic reaction.
Look for multi-purpose cleaners that can be used on several surfaces.
You don’t need always need a separate cleaner.
If you make ahomemade cleaning solution, be sure to label it properly.
Tip
Don’t forget that cleaning supplies lose their effectiveness.
Evaluate Your Storage Space
Cleaning supplies don’t always have to go under a sink.
It’s also always a good idea to get cleaning products off the floor.
Never store cleaning supplies near open flames or hot pipes.
Cleaning supplies should always be stored in areas that are dry and temperature-controlled.
