Clean your house in 30 minutes
It's the holiday paradox: the season most likely to leave your house in chaos is also the season people are most likely to drop in. The goal is to create the illusion of cleanliness, because there's not enough time to actually clean AND slap on deodorant. Here's what to tackle, starting with the most critical.
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No home improvement experience necessary for this project, but if you prefer you can hire a pro.
Trend tidbit
Men spend 16 hours a week doing housework, while women spend 27 hours, according to a study by the Institute for Social Research (ISR).
Source: ISR Panel Study of Income Dynamics
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All in one place
Use bins to hold supplies stored in latched cabinets so you can take them out all at once, rather than opening and shutting the latch each time.
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Scrape and save
Most new dishwashers require only scraping dishes, not rinsing. If you rinse stuck-on food, use cold water.
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Disinfect kitchen surfaces
The kitchen is a germy room — regularly clean counters, the sink, handles and other surfaces with disinfecting wipes.
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