Speed-cleaning Tips To Help You Take Back Your Time
One in three Americans are chronically overworked, according to a 2005 Families and Work Institute study. Many would agree that making the most of one s time is essential to achieving happiness and life balance. In the spirit of National Take Back Your Time Day on October 24, the experts at Merry Maids offer these time-saving tips to help you breeze through the dirty work fast. Use the right tools. Forget specialized gadgets; opt for a cleaning apron or caddy for storing cleaning supplies. They keep your supplies within reach as you move around the room. Make every move count. Work around the room once without backtracking. Carry your equipment and supplies with you so you don t have to make dozens of trips back and forth across the room. Work from top to bottom so you won t be re-cleaning surfaces with dirt from above. Follow the mantra: dust first, vacuum last. Repetition is key. Always return your tools to the same spot in your...