A little time goes a long way.
One of the more surprising successes: a simple,daily commitmentto 15 minutes of cleaning.
Here’s the skinny on it, if you want to give it a try.
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How the 15-Minute Cleaning Routine Works
The idea is pretty self-explanatory.
Set a timer for 15 minutes, and get cleaning.
When the 15 minutes are up, your work is (in theory at least!)
However, I found that I could accomplish many of them during my 15-minute routine!
Divided by room
One common 15-minute cleaning strategy?
Assign each room a day of the week, and get all your to-dos accomplished in there.
Becky Rapinchuk atClean Mamafocuses on one bang out of cleaning each day.
But I dutifully began setting the timer each day, and setting to work.
Tips for Putting This Cleaning Routine Into Practice
Want to try this 15-minute cleaning routine for yourself?
Here are some strategies I used to set myself up for success.
(It also makes a nice transition from work to home!)
cleaning up their own clutter, taking out the trash, vacuuming the living room, etc.
), so the sinks don’t get scrubbed twice, yet the floors are ignored.
Did my family completely come on board for the 15-minute cleaning routine?
