2 MAKE A PLAN Make a list of all the cleaning tasks that need to be done in your home on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Make larger tasks easier by breaking them into daily tasks like wiping down sinks and counters — that way, when it’s time to clean the whole room, you’ll already have one part done! 3 SHARE THE LOAD Give other family members a daily or weekly task to complete. Everything can get done faster and easier when there are a few extra helping hands. 4 THE ONE-TOUCH RULE This simple rule means when you pick something up, you should put it away as soon as you’re finished with it. This will help prevent your floor from becoming dinner is cooking. Just be sure you don’t create a schedule that you won’t be able to stick with. SCHEDULE YOUR WAY TO A SPOTLESS HOME Creating a cleaning schedule may not be very exciting, but it can be the key to making sure your home is always ready for company. 1 BE REALISTIC Start by blocking out an amount of time each day that fits with your schedule. It can be 10 minutes in the morning and evening, or maybe 15 minutes while
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