Nobody wants to spend their entire weekend tidying up around the house instead of enjoying time outside or working on their hobby. That’s where these lazy cleaning tricks come in handy. Here are some of the easiest ways to avoid spending your limited free time scrubbing.
Grab a Pair of Fuzzy Socks to Dust
Grab a pair of fuzzy slipper socks from your drawer for the easiest of all the lazy cleaning tricks. Walk around the house, taking special care to swipe them in the corners and along the baseboards. The soft staticky material will pick up hair and dust easily, and you can toss them in the wash to get rid of the gunk. This trick has the bonus of being eco-friendly compared to using disposable dusting cloths.
Keep a Squeegee in the Shower
If you’re already taking a shower, it’s a great idea to use a few seconds to clean it. Store a brush with detergent inside of it, like you would use to clean dishes, in the shower and scrub the walls down while you bathe. This keeps grout looking clean and white and prevents mold from flourishing. At the end of your shower, use a squeegee to wipe down the glass and eliminate excess condensation.
Lazy Cleaning Tricks to Clean Dishes
Cooking is fun, but doing the dishes after is anything but. Fill the sink with warm, soapy dishwater when you start cooking. As you finish using pots and pans, place them directly in the sink to soak. This loosens grease and debris while you eat and makes clean-up a breeze. To make things even faster, hand your kids a rag and have a dish drying contest.
Sort the Laundry Every Day
Separating laundry takes up extra time and prevents you from tackling chores as quickly as possible. One of the easiest lazy cleaning tricks is using special hampers with dividers. Depending on your needs, you could use one section for dark clothing, another for white clothing, and the third for bright colors. If you have multiple children, you could also designate one section for each child to keep their clothing together as you wash it.
Lazy Cleaning Tricks for the Fridge
The refrigerator is often home to spills and crumbs, and it is a hassle to slide out all of the appliance shelves and drawers every time you need to clean it. For a simple solution, place wax paper or plastic wrap on every shelf. When you have a spill, cleaning it up will be as simple as removing the liner and throwing it in the trash.
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