The after-Passover clean-up can be a joy for those who love reorganizing, cleaning, and putting things in order. Others do everything they can to avoid the process.
The one common denominator is: it has to get done.
Here are a few tips I've compiled to help you get the job done:
- Pick one room to clean or organize, put on a timer, and don't move on until it's done.
- Create an enjoyable atmosphere. My kids enjoy putting on music, while I prefer listening to a shiur. Whatever makes the experience more enjoyable, do it! When you listen to a shiur, you always feel like it was time well spent
- Here's a little secret I have:
In every bathroom, I keep a spray bleach bottle, and in the shower areas, I have a long-handled bristle brush. When I step into the shower (on the days I am not rushed to get out asap), I take the long-handled brush and scrub the shower walls, rims, and corners. It releases the built-up dust and grime, and the water washes it away. When I get out of the shower, I take the bleach bottle and spray the corners that would tend to get moldy from sitting water - While waiting for water to boil or food to heat, wipe down your kitchen counters, cabinets and appliances. You're already in the kitchen, so make those minutes count.
- Leave a package of leaning wipes on bathroom vanities so family members can quickly wipe down sinks and counters while brushing teeth or waiting for the shower to warm up.
- Never go in or out of a room empty-handed handed there is always something to be taken back to its place
- While children are in the bath, use the time to clean the bathroom cabinets, mirrors, or toilet. You're supervising anyway, so multitask productively.
- Store cleaning supplies, swiffers, cleaning brushes, and the like in each bathroom, kitchen, and mud room so you don't waste time retrieving supplies from a central location. This makes quick clean-ups much more efficient.
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