Quick Cleaning Tips For the Busy Mom

Tip #1: Begin to clear a room; This is the least thing I like to do! Before you begin cleaning, carry a trash bag with you to pick up all the trash around the room. Follow up with a laundry basket or carton for out of place items. You can sort through it after cleaning the room.

Tip #2: Cleaning special objects; An easy way to clean a lot of little glass and china nic-nacs is to place them in the kitchen sink and spray them thoroughly with window cleaner. Once sprayed, move them to a towel to air dry.

Tip #3: Fireplace Care: Clean the fireplace and hearth at least once a week during the months that you use it. Vacuum or sweep the ashes, then wipe down the hearth with a wet sponge. 

Tip #4: Light Fixtures: Wipe off light bulbs occasionally with a damp sponge to maintain maximum light and to avoid greasy bulbs.

Tip #5: Freshen bedspreads/blankets/pillows: To freshen these items, place in the dryer with a sheet of fabric softener or a washcloth that has been soaked in a solution of water and liquid softener and rung nearly dry. Tumble on Air Only setting for about 20 minutes.

Tip #6: Kitchen appliances: We all hate cleaning these! To keep appliances shiny, wipe them with a cloth or sponge rung out in luke warm sudsy water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth to remove water spots. To protect the finish apply a creamy appliance wax every 3 months.

What easy tips do you have?

Written by: Brydie Clark