Overwhelming deep cleans, begone.
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As a naturallydisorganized person, cleaning my home used to feel like a gargantuan task.
Instead of waiting until the mess overwhelmed me, I got ahead of it.
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And in the process, I barely realized I was cleaning at all.
Keeping a home clean is a never-ending battle, says Michael Rubino,indoor air qualityand cleaning expert.
Read on for Rubinos favorite low-effort cleaning hacks.
This method is highly customizable, so its easy to fold into your schedule.
And, as Rubino says, it takes the guesswork out of the process.
To check that youre effectivelymanaging dustin hard-to-reach areas of your home, Rubino suggests making dusting a daily habit.
Wiping down kitchen and bathroom counters regularly can ward off sticky, stuck-on messes.
And squeegeeing your shower after every use is a great way to prevent mold, according to Rubino.
This method, of course, wont work across the board.
