My garden first—especially dead-heading the roses. But in the house—laundry, followed by dishes. I wage unending war on those 2, and sometimes win.
...What do you typically clean up during a daily 10 minute routine?
After school, are usually spend 10 minutes putting away the iPads and plug them in. I realized however today that I could have
...How do you clean up that pile of paper!
Have a shredder handy and go through each piece of paper. It may take a while but when you see the pile gone,
...I have white tile and grout in my bathroom and kitchen. How can I keep the grout clean?
7 c water, 1/2 c baking soda, 1/3 c lemon juice, and 1/4 c vinegar. Throw in a spray bottle, spray floor, let
...How often do you make your bed?
Almost never. If we’re having company and our glass slider is going to be open I will make it. We also have a
...What are the best habits and motivators to get you cleaning and tidying?
Music – specifically dance, rock or indie. It encourages you to sing along and move to the music, and if you incorporate cleaning
...How do you keep cleaning up and not give up?
Think of it as a reward you give yourself! How often does a small task like this yield immediate gratification? Even if you
...How do you get your kids to clean up after themselves?!
My son had 1 rotating room in the house and his bedroom to clean every week. When he was done with these two
...I would like to know more efficient ways of tidying when you get overwhelmed easily.
Each day, I make my bed. If I don’t get anything else done, I tell myself at least you made your bed this
...How often should I deep clean?
I do basic tidying up daily, sweep, mop, wash bedding and vacuum about one a week and a deeper clean every few months.
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