Tidy Tuesday – Five Quick Cleaning Tips

It is time to tidy up the house again. This time, I thought I’d make a list of quick cleaning tips I use to help me do a quick tidying job when I am expecting company.

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1. Grab some baskets and quickly toss things that don’t belong into them. Hand a filled basket to each clutter bug in your home and instruct him or her to put the things away.
2. Wipe down the steps from top to bottom and then vacuum the hall. I always do this when I’m expecting company because it is the first thing people will see. I want this space to be immaculate.
3. Grab a few rags or a sponge and a small bucket of soapy water and wipe down every surface in the kitchen and then wipe down the dining room table. (If your kitchen is small enough and you don’t have a dining room, skip the bucket.)
4. Use a magic eraser to quickly get rid of scuffs on the walls and smudges on the fridge.
5. Put a pot of water on the stove and pour in a teaspoon of cinnamon and a teaspoon of vanilla. Let it simmer. The house will smell delicious. (I check the water level every fifteen minutes or so to be sure it doesn’t evaporate.)

Do you have a tip on how to clean up fast when company is on the way?