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One-Minute House Cleaning Chores

Posted on 23. May, 2008 by CaraM.

Doesn’t it seem as if you never have time to clean house? You don’t have to do it all in one shot. Try finding spare minutes here and there to get things done. This set of tips will give you some ideas for chores that take less than a minute.

Dust One Thing

It only takes a minute to choose one thing and dust it. You can either use a feather duster, a dust spray and a rag, or a dust wipe. Here are some things you can dust quickly:

• TV screens
• Shelves
• Blinds
• Ceiling fans

Change Towels

Fresh towels make a room smell great, whether they’re in the kitchen or the bathroom. It takes less than a minute, and it freshens up the whole room.

Sort Today’s Mail

Mail can really pile up if left alone. If you take 60 seconds every day to organize that day’s mail, you’ll have a lot less clutter. Don’t be afraid to throw away junk mail.

Take Care of Plants

A minute is more than enough time to care for your favorite houseplants. If they need water, fill a pitcher so you can water them all faster. While your at the plant, pinch off dead vines or leaves.

Collect Garbage in a Room

If you don’t have time to clean a whole room but want to make it look a little bit better, clear out the garbage. Grab a trash bag or a waste paper basket and start stuffing. You’ll find that this improves the look of a room dramatically.

Light a Scented Candle
A clean house may be the first thing people see as they come to visit, but what are they smelling? An inviting smell in your home is just as important as keeping it clean

Don’t think you can find a minute? Then multi-task: any one of the above tasks can be performed while on the phone. It only takes a few stolen moments to freshen up a room. Imagine what you can do in 20 minutes.

About The Author

Cara Mirabella is manager and founder of The Household Helper (http://thehouseholdhelper.com), a site providing tips and resources for cleaning, organizing, meal planning and more. A former “domestically challenged” wife and mom, Cara now coaches other moms, whether working outside the home or a WAHM, to help them save their time, money and sanity when managing their home and family. More information about home and family management coaching can be found at http://thehouseholdhelper.com/coaching

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