Keeping your home spotlessly clean is a full-time job, especially if you have children.
But even if you don't, finding time to scrub and polish hard-to-reach areas can seem almost impossible.
That's why one woman shared 20 of her best cleaning tips to keep your home sparkling effortlessly.
In a post on YouTube , Taryn Maria explained how her house is cleaner than ever using simple tricks.
"Back then, I was constantly cleaning my house, and the funny and ironic thing is that it was never clean," she said.
"I have now had three children and moved from an apartment to a larger house. My house is cleaner than ever, but with very little effort," she added.
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Provide a laundry basket in each room
Taryn picked up this habit because she was tired of picking up her children's clothes from the floor.
"It keeps the whole room clean and tidy and on laundry day I just pick them up," she said.
You can make it a special task that each of your children has to do every day to ensure there is no mess in anyone's room.
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Set laundry days
Instead of doing laundry whenever she has time, the mother of three now has set days to do laundry.
For Taryn it's Wednesdays and Saturdays, but of course you can do it whenever is best for your family.
With this tip, the whole family will know when to wash their dirty clothes and when to pick them up next - everyone wins.
"It keeps the clothes moving and in order and I don't have to think about it," the mother said.
Use towels to clean your bathroom
Taryn's "lazy" cleaning routine involves pulling double duty. One way to do this is to quickly wipe down surfaces with towels from your bathroom before putting them in the washing machine.
He explained that he used to clean mirrors, sinks and even baseboards.
"You might not want to do this with really fancy towels, but honestly, with three kids, none of our towels are really fancy," she said.
Wash the sink and your hands.
Another quick habit Taryn picks up is washing the sink at the same time as washing her hands.
She doesn't use any fancy products and it's not a deep clean, but she quickly cleans the sink with her hands and liquid hand soap.
She said, "My hands are already wet, the sink is dirty, I'm here, why not?"
Wash the shower when you are there.
Taryn said she kept a sponge in the shower so she could clean the shower head, tiles and faucets while she was there.
Sometimes you do this when you condition your hair and wait for the product to rinse out.
"For some reason, showering and cleaning seems to be less work than spending a lot of time cleaning the shower," the mother explained.
Use liquid soap instead of bar soap.
"This is a new tip," Taryn explained, "but it made a big difference in her bathroom."
According to the mom, liquid soap leaves less suds, which is perfect if you hate scrubbing and cleaning, and who doesn't?
Add toilet cleaner to the brush holder
To keep her bathroom fresh throughout the day, Taryn said she keeps some toilet cleaner at the bottom of the toilet brush holder.
Sometimes he also replaces it with essential oils, he added.
Clean the microwave while it is still wet.
Instead of setting a specific time to clean the microwave , Taryn's lazy tip is to clean it as soon as you're done using it.
At this point it is still warm and humid, making it easier to remove any stuck-on dirt than when it cools down.
Purchase a splash guard for your microwave
In addition to cleaning the inside of the microwave right after use, Mom recommended keeping a splatter guard on your hands.
All you have to do is place the plastic dome over your food. So if bubbles and splatters occur, it's the shield that's getting dirty, not your microwave.
You can then throw the splash guard in the dishwasher or clean it with the rest of the dishes.
Cleaning tips and tricks
Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:
Run a rinse cycle with vinegar.
You probably already know that dishwashers can smell pretty bad if they're not cleaned.
In addition, they do not clean the dishes properly when they need a thorough scrubbing.
However, an easy way to avoid this is to run a cycle with a cup of white vinegar on the top shelf, Taryn said.
"It's easy, you just install it and run the dishwasher with the dishes in it," he explained.
Don't just use your dishwasher for dishes
For Taryn, the goal of the game is to save time and effort, so she makes the most of her trusty dishwasher.
Putting filters, lamps and even refrigerator shelves in the dishwasher was a game-changer for the mother.
Of course, make sure everything you put in your machine is dishwasher safe beforehand.
Wash dirty oven racks in the bathroom.
Oven racks can get very dirty and because they are so large, it is sometimes difficult to clean them properly in the sink.
So Taryn takes hers and cleans her in the bathroom with hot water and dish soap.
Allow the medium to soak in the liquid for a few hours or even overnight before rinsing away the grease and grime.
Clean your washing machine with vinegar
Just like your dishwasher, you can clean your washing machine with white vinegar.
You don't have to put in any effort; In fact, Taryn said she simply adds a cup of white vinegar to her regular clothes and the machine does all the work for her.
"It also acts as a fabric softener, so it's a win-win," she said.
Prevent your garbage cans from smelling like newspaper
Garbage cans smell pretty bad. One way to solve this problem is to crumple up a few pieces of old newspaper and place them at the bottom of the new trash bag.
This not only eliminates unpleasant odors, but the paper layer also absorbs liquids; You can't go wrong.
Invest in a cordless vacuum cleaner
You don't have to spend a lot of money on the big brands, but a good cordless vacuum cleaner is perfect for lazy cleaners.
"So if you see things on the floor, you don't have to wear anything," Taryn explained.
Never leave shoes at home
"This one is super lazy," Taryn said, before revealing that she doesn't allow anyone to wear shoes in her house.
Clearing out messes before they happen means you can go longer between cleanings and is an easy habit to adopt as a family.
To make this easier, you can even set up a special shoe corner near the door.
Multitasking phone calls
If you spend a lot of time on the phone, take advantage of the opportunity to do a little cleaning.
You can connect wireless headphones or leave your phone on speaker, fold clothes, or do other simple tasks while chatting.
Use cleaning as exercise.
According to Taryn, vacuuming your home is a great way to burn calories.
So instead of running around the block, she suggests killing two birds with one stone and also using the times when you need to do a deep cleaning as an opportunity to exercise.
Limit downtime in the kitchen
Have you ever waited in the kitchen for the food to cook or the kettle to boil?
The professional method of lazy cleaning is to make the most of this time by quickly wiping down the counters or washing a few dishes.
You can even check your refrigerator to remove anything that has expired.
Store cleaning products where you use them.
If you were just in the bathroom and made a comment that you decided to have a nice kiss, but you haven't even bought the furniture that is meant for you, then you're done.
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By storing the products you use in the room where you use them, you can quickly complete small jobs on site.
"I didn't do that back then and when I had to clean, I would look all over the house for my different cleaning products," Taryn said.
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