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How to Tackle Everything on Your List
Now that you've got the schedule, read up on our time-saving tips and all-time
favorite products that will make these jobs as painless as possible.
 Tips for Cleaning Every Day
These essential daily tasks cut down on future scrubbing and scouring — not
to mention harmful germs and bacteria.
Clean coffee maker or Keurig: Wash removable parts with warm, soapy
water or stick dishwasher-safe pieces in the machine. Wipe down the outside
and warming plate to remove spills.
Clean dirty dishes: Skip pre-rinsing. Today's machines and detergents make
it unnecessary — and a waste of water and time! Enzymes in your dishwasher
detergent actually work better when they can attach themselves to food
particles.
Sanitize sinks: Use an eraser-type sponge (like Mr. Clean Magic Eraser) to
remove marks, then sanitize by plugging the drain, filling the basin with warm
water, and swishing a tablespoon of bleach around. Let it sit for five minutes,
then rinse.
 Tips for Cleaning Every Week
Tackle one room or job each day so you're not doing everything all at once.
For example, devote Monday to cleaning kitchen messes, bring out the
vacuum on Tuesday, make Wednesday the day for changing sheets, and so on.
Clean inside of microwave: Heat a microwave-safe bowl filled with 1 cup of
water and several tablespoons of vinegar on high power for several minutes
until the window is steamy. Let cool for 5 minutes before opening the door,
then remove the bowl, and wipe the inside clean with a sponge.
Scrub bathroom surfaces: We like CLR Bath & Kitchen Cleaner for grout and
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Bath for glass, tile, and tub surfaces.