spring cleaning

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What to focus on when time is limited + time saving tips  to cut down on how long it takes to clean your home!

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How long should it take to clean your house?

The truth is it depends... but a good rule of thumb is 2-3 hours. That's how long cleaning companies allow for a standard cleaning appointment. The real question is how do they get it all done?

what to clean:

With 3 hours, you really can clean your whole house! But there's a catch to this. In order to clean your whole house in 3 hours...

If you have 3 hours...

daily tidying

You have to stay on top of your daily tidying.

Daily tidying is the secret to being able to clean your whole house in 3 hours!

Do you know...

... the difference between tidying up, cleaning, and Spring cleaning?

daily tidying

These tasks add up, and they're likely THE reason it's taking you so long to clean your home. 

- washing dishes - folding laundry - putting away shoes - picking up toys - sorting through mail

what to clean:

- wash the dishes - put away shoes, toys, laundry, papers, mail, etc. - wipe down guest bathroom counter & toilet - take out the trash - light a candle

When you only have 30 minutes...

what to clean:

Choose a focus area and clean only that area until the hour is up. Focus Area Examples:  - Bathrooms - Bedrooms - Living Areas

When you only have 1 hour...

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Read the full post for more tips and strategies to help you spend less time cleaning... and more time enjoying your clean home!

Plus download a free printable cleaning checklist to help you keep track of it all!

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free printable

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