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The holiday season has always been the time when you've gotten used to making lists and checking them twice, so why not extend that to making a house cleaning list of resolutions for the New Year?
But unless you're Marie Kondo, you're probably not a fan of decluttering your entire home, especially when you're just starting the year. Relax! A cleaning routine need not consume a big chunk of your 2022. There are simple yet effective ways to clean your home at lightning speed, and we’re sharing a fool-proof list of no-nonsense New Year’s resolutions for your home that will keep your place clean all year.
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Make Cleaning a Daily Habit. Fit into your daily schedule the habit of cleaning up as you go.
- Pick up nightly. Resolve to put everything back in its place before calling it a night. Waking up to a clean home is always a great start!
- Stay ahead of the mess. Using Lola® Microfiber and Nylon Cleaning Pad, wash dishes after each meal.
- Prevent dirt build-up. Sweep floors with Lola® Angle Broom to minimize dust build-up.
- Leave the shower door open. After showering, open the shower curtain or leave the shower door ajar to allow fresh air in and keep mold and mildew from building up.
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Establish a Weekly Cleaning Routine. You can make the weekly routine more pleasant and shave precious moments off your overall cleaning time in the process.
- Clean your carpets or rugs. To suck up all the dirt and dust hidden between the fibers, use Lola® Rola Sticky Mop™.
- Resolve to dust the right way. Don't just move dust from one place to another - capture and remove it. The Microfiber Duster from the Lola® 4-in-One Snap-in Cleaning Kit and Storage System is perfect for the job.
- Clean the toilet. With your favorite toilet bowl cleaner, use Lola® Eurostyle Toilet Bowl Brush to swish the cleaner around the bowl, under the edge, and as far into the trap as possible. Let it sit for several minutes before flushing.
- Tame soap scum. The soapy buildup makes for unsightly bathrooms. Mop your shower walls and floors with Lola® Natural Cellulose Squeeze Sponge Mop.
- Change bed linens. Wash your bed linens on a weekly basis.
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Devise a Monthly Cleaning Pattern. Set aside an hour or so on a weekend each month to tackle more cleaning tasks for a cleaner year.
- Disinfect germ collectors. Disinfect trash cans, especially those in the kitchen and bathroom. Rinse thoroughly, and wipe dry with Wowables® Reusable & Biodegradable Paper Towels.
- Maintain the refrigerator. Those foggy shelves need a bath every month to keep your refrigerator looking and smelling fresh. Remove the shelves and allow them to adjust to room temperature before putting them in a sink with warm water. Add a drop of dishwashing liquid, and gently scrub with Lola® Scruffy Scourer™ Non Scratch Jumbo Scouring Pad.
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Resolve to Do Seasonal Cleaning. Spring into some cleaning action at the start of each season.
- Wash windows thoroughly. Let the sun shine in through the seasons by keeping your home panes sparkling.
- Clean the refrigerator. Accumulated dust and lint can reduce cooling performance. Clean fridge door gaskets by washing the surfaces with a baking soda cleaning solution, rinsing and drying with a Lola® Jumbo Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. A light film of petroleum jelly can also keep the gaskets pliable.
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Build an Annual Cleaning Plan. Allot at least a day out of your 365 to do a deep clean of all areas in your home. Remember to make a schedule of your cleaning tasks, stick to them, and you're all set for a new year. Happy 2022!
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