14 house cleaning tips professionals want you to know

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According to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017, women spend an average of 52 minutes a day doing housework .

If we need cleaning for almost an hour a day, should not we do it right? Keep reading when some of the best cleaning professionals become familiar with the trade secrets they use themselves.

1. Pull the mop

Anchorage seems to be a good tactic, but it spreads dirt and does not eliminate everything. Debra Johnson, cleaning expert at Merry Maids , recommends cleaning the floor with a spray.

"The temperature improves the soil better than the traditional mop and there is no residue from the cleaning products," he said.

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Another option without mops is a spray and suction machine that removes more dirt than wiping and works on carpets and hard surfaces.

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2. Clean the toilet while you are sleeping

Pour a cup of vinegar into the bowl. (It's perfect for cleaning hard water deposits, Johnson said.) Then drop some dentures. Let it sit overnight and clean it in the morning.

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3. Rub this imprudent place

Take time to clean one of the most neglected rooms in the house: the area behind the toilet. Merry Maids professionals collect dust and dirt by using the small vacuum cleaner (a dry cloth also works), and then clean the area with a microfiber cloth and a versatile cleaning solution

4. Use a furnace insert

Johnson said he halved oven cleaning time by using a disposable oven liner to trap overflows.

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