“Learned That One In The Army”: People Are Sharing Their Favorite Easy Cleaning Tips And Tricks

I really, really hate cleaning, but unfortunately, I still have to do it if I don’t want to live in filth. So recently, I asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to share the cleaning tips and tricks that make it easier to keep their homes in tip-top shape. Here’s what they had to say:

1. “I keep basic cleaning supplies in decorative containers in strategic places throughout my house. They have paper towels, disinfectant wipes, disinfectant spray, small trash bags, and antibacterial fabric spray.”

2. “Use baking soda to deodorize your couch and get rid of any odors. This is especially helpful if you have pets! Just sprinkle a healthy coating on the cushions, in the crevices, on the backrest and armrests, and anywhere else. Let it sit for at least an hour (I usually leave it on overnight), then vacuum it up.”

—Kaila, Minneapolis

3. “I use the free version of the Sweepy app. I told it what I wanted to clean and how often I wanted to clean it, then every day I just do what it tells me to do. It takes all the thinking/remembering out of it, plus I get a dopamine kick by marking things as done. It hardly takes very long at all because the jobs don’t get a chance to pile up on top of me, and my apartment is cleaner than ever! I would 100% recommend giving it a go!”

—adventuresnail

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4. “Keep up with things throughout the week and then have an efficient routine. I clean twice a week in this order: Spray kitchen counters and the bathroom (with an antibacterial but not harsh cleaner). While the spray sits for 15 minutes, I dust my bedroom and the upstairs. Then I vacuum the upstairs. I wipe down counters next; clean the toilet, the tub every other week; and then vacuum the stairs and downstairs and mop.”

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