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\nYou do like to keep things clean, but you don\u2019t always have enough time to stay on top of it all. During really busy weeks, luckily, you can find 5 minutes here or there to tidy things up!\n
Whether it\u2019s housework or any other job, sometimes you realize you have a lot to do, but not a lot of time to do it. In these cases, it can be helpful to prioritize your cleaning tasks by deciding what needs to happen now and what can wait till later, and I hope to simplify that process for you in today\u2019s post!\n
Keep reading to know which cleaning tasks you can skip over and which ones you need to make time for them.vv\n
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I\u2019ll happily put off certain chores, but one that I refuse to skip is making my bed. I make my bed every single morning without fail because it makes my bedroom look more put together, which in turn makes me feel more put together!\n
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Taking a minute or two to wipe down your countertops every day can make a big difference in how clean your home feels. At the end of the day, grab a damp cloth to quickly wipe down your countertops, dining table, and coffee table, and you\u2019ll never be sorry you did!\n
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In my opinion, it\u2019s never worth it to skip the dishes! Raising four kids taught me the hard way that the dishes just don\u2019t ever stop piling up. It\u2019s tempting to put them off in the moment, but that mountain of dishes will only get taller!\n
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This is one of those cleaning tasks I haven\u2019t been great about in the past, but I\u2019ve been making an effort to be better about vacuuming more frequently. Because in reality, it doesn\u2019t that much time or effort, especially if you have a decent lightweight vacuum.\n
Vacuuming regularly goes a long way toward making your home feel cleaner! It also helps prevent dirt from getting ground into the fibers of your carpet.\n
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Skipping laundry for a few days is understandable when you\u2019re busy, but there\u2019s always enough time to get your dirty clothes into your hamper or laundry basket! It keeps your floors tidier and saves time when you do get around to starting on your laundry.\n
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Mopping the floors can almost always wait when you\u2019re short on time. If there\u2019s a really sticky or grimy spot somewhere, you can always give it a quick spot cleaning with a microfiber cloth or a Magic Eraser.\n
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It\u2019s easy to fret over the state of the tub or shower in the guest bathroom when you have company coming, but why not just close the shower curtain instead if you\u2019re pressed for time? Chances are your guests either won\u2019t know or won\u2019t care that your tub or shower isn\u2019t super clean.\n
(If you have glass shower enclosures as I do, you might feel a bit more self-conscious about your less-than-clean shower coming under the scrutiny of your guests. Rest assured that even if they can see that it isn\u2019t perfectly clean, most guests still won\u2019t notice or care!)\n
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Unless you\u2019re down to your last pair of clean underwear or socks, laundry can usually wait for a day or two. Skip it if you\u2019re in a hurry because it\u2019s more energy-efficient to wash larger loads anyway!\n
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A little dust never hurt anyone, so don\u2019t bother pulling out your duster if you\u2019re short on time. When you do get around to dusting, use a dusting spray to help keep your furniture dust-free afterward. (Using a good spray can help turn dusting into a once-a-month job!)\n
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If you\u2019re washing your windows a few times a year, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry about doing it more often than that. I\u2019ve put this particular job off for months at a time, and ultimately it just isn\u2019t that big of a deal. (I do like to make a point of cleaning them in the spring to let more light in though!)\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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