8 Helpful Time-Saving Cleaning Tips

Feeling overwhelmed with cleaning? Use these 8 time-saving cleaning tips to save time and energy!

With everything else vying for your attention, it can be difficult to set aside time for proper cleaning. It’s important to make cleaning a priority because a clean home will help you live a less stressful life. Rather than feeling overwhelmed with cleaning, start with these 8 time saving cleaning tips to get you started.

Let Your Microwave Clean Itself

With a bowl of water and a lemon, your microwave can clean itself in 3 minutes. Just use a microwave safe bowl, fill it halfway with water, and put a slice of lemon in. Microwave on high for 3 minutes to fill your microwave with steam. Then use oven mitts to remove the bowl and wipe the inside clean with a sponge.

Use Dryer Sheets on Baseboards

Rather than using a wet rag and having to spend time drying the baseboards after, use a dryer sheet. The dirt and dust will easily stick to the dryer sheet so you can move on to the next task in half the time. The lingering fresh smell after is an extra bonus!

Use a Clutter Basket

Its easy to spend a lot of time putting random items away in their place throughout the day. It takes a lot of extra trips and time. Instead, use a clutter basket to collect random items that need to be put away. You can put all the clutter into the basket and then make one trip at the end of the day to put it all away.

Create a Supply Caddy

Professional cleaners always have their supplies with them, this saves them time so they have exactly what they need when they need it. Find a container or caddy to help you carry your cleaning supplies with you. No need to waste time looking for specific supplies when you can carry them all together.

15 Minutes of Power Cleaning 

Each day, set a timer for 15 minutes and spend some time spot cleaning. Look around the main rooms of your house for problem areas you can work on for a few minutes. Taking 10-15 minutes each day will save you time when it comes to deep cleaning.

Sweep and Vacuum Last

This cleaning tip is crucial to avoid doing the same cleaning task twice. As you clean the house, dust and crumbs will be sent to the floor. As long as you sweep and vacuum last, you’ll easily clean all of the dirt in one big sweep.

Clean your Windows in the Shade

Always avoid cleaning your windows when they are in direct sunlight. It will save you a lot of time and frustration to wait until the window is shaded so you don’t have as many streaks. Start with the outside windowpane and then move to the inside window.

Clean Plants in the Shower

Over time, plants get dusty like everything else in the house. Because of their irregular shapes, it can be difficult to clean them. The quickest way to remove dust is to put the pots in the bath or shower and rinse them. Any dirt that gets spilled can easily be washed away after.

Be consistent when it comes to cleaning and implement these time saving tips to help you stay on track. These small steps can help you stay organized and feel less stressed with cleaning tasks. Whenever you need extra cleaning assistance, be sure to give us a call at Better Home Cleaning!