A clean and tidy home doesn’t have to mean doing everything exactly as you’ve been told.

They say that rules are meant to be broken.

This is particularly true when it comes to housekeeping.

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Here are six housekeeping rules to break for a cleaner home, extra free time, and less stress.

No one is going to win this argument.

The only exceptions are items marked top rack only, such as plastic food containers.

Wash your down comforter alone on a delicate setting and dry it on low.

Dryer sheets are unnecessary and can even cause skin irritation for some people.

The wool balls will act as an air freshener with the laundry oil added to it."

A quality multipurpose spray can get the job done without leaving streaks.

“Simply spray the cleaner onto the intended surface and wipe until dry.

Use a microfiber cloth for the ultimate, streak-free finish.”

Furthermore, your life shouldnt revolve around keeping yourhouse clean and tidy.

Clean up messes as they happen.

When something looks dirty, that means it’s time to start scrubbing.

But dont put too much pressure on yourself.