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Do you feel like you have at least two full time jobs during a regular day? One is your regular 9 to 5 job, but the other one seems to take much longer. Between the kids, homework, after school activities, cooking, and laundry, you may collapse into bed each night with half your list of things to do still undone. There is hope, though. All it takes are a few house cleaning tips to help you get the most done in the little amount of time that you have.
For example, did you know that simple spray bottle with a mixture of equal parts of vinegar and water will quickly remove soap scum from the shower doors? How about using baking soda for a quick way to freshen your carpets and rugs in between carpet cleaning appointments? It's the little tips like these that can save you time and energy, giving you back a little more of your day.
Of course, each Mom wishes that it didn't take their wrath to make kids do their chores. A family meeting might be in order to get everything worked out and to make your kids understand that they live in the house and cleaning is part of their chores. Creating a list of chores for each child based upon their age is a great way to get the help you need, plus teach your children some responsibility.
Not all chores need to be done each day. However, a little bit each day will really help keep your major house cleaning to a minimum. It's the bigger chores, such as carpet cleaning and window washing that can often take the longest. These are chores, though, that are better left to the professionals. A carpet cleaning company can make quick work of getting rid of those ugly stains and spots, and leaving your home ready for company.
Carpet cleaning isn't the only task you may want to farm out to someone else. Window washing, seasonal cleaning, and yard work may be best left to a company that specializes in these types of house cleaning services. It's more affordable than you might think and the amount of time and energy that you will save will make it quite worth it.
Some tasks, such as carpet cleaning, only need to be done once or twice a year. This is when regular vacuuming helps keep the dirt and allergens to a minimum. Window cleaning is usually done once each season and will surely brighten the mood around your home. Many people have the latest "tilt-in" windows, but for those who don't, getting the second floor windows can really be difficult.
In closing, house cleaning seems like a never-ending, sometimes frustrating, list of chores. When you can get some help, it will make it easier, but you can also find many more tips online. Leave the bigger chores, such as carpet cleaning, to the professionals. It's well worth the money.
