Deep Cleaning Your House: A Room-By-Room Guide Deep Cleaning Your House- A Room-By-Room Guide | Page 7

room, and even your bath in just a few minutes. The key is to be prepared and know exactly what needs to be done. If this is the bare minimum that you can do, your home will still be ready to serve your family and unexpected guests. Many of the cleanups are simple enough for children to use as a guide in their own cleaning. You might even take the approach of assigning each person a room. Set a timer and get to work, then have a reward planned and celebrate your clean home together. Tackle 30 Second Chores Do you have 30 seconds to spare? Even that can be a stretch on some days, but when you do, there are a few things you can do. For instance, you might toss some baking soda in the trash can while changing the bag or give the TV a quick dusting when waiting for the kids. Tossing junk mail and unused magazines or organizing clutter can be done when you notice it as well. The seemingly insignificant things can make a difference in making you feel better at home. Invest in Essential Cleaning Gadgets You can buy all the cleaning gadgets you can find, but most leave a lot to be desired. Plus, a lot of them can get pretty spendy. More often than not, they also don't do the job they're supposed to. Save your time and money and discover the cleaning products that work. They're simple and often low-tech solutions that live up to their promises. Learn Tricks to Fake a Clean House Your best friend from high school is stopping by in 15 minutes, and the house is a mess. What can you do? It's time to fake it! In just eight quick steps, you can fake a clean house, and your surprise guests will never know the difference. It's as simple as freshening the air (and