Keep Your Portland Home Fresh and Clean In Between

(ARA) - Scrub. Wash. Mop. Dust. Vacuum. Wipe. Even the proudest of cleaners know that no matter how hard you clean, there always seems to be a little dust or grime that sneaks up, usually quicker than expected. Whether your goal is to keep tidy for those unexpected guests or you aim to keep a spotless home, you're not alone. Ninety-eight percent of women want their home to look clean in between regular cleanings, according to the Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel Survey.

"When it comes to cleaning, a little goes a long way," says Hannah Keeley, founder of the Web site TotalMom.com, a complete resource for the mom who is trying to do it all and stay sane in the process. "Keeping clean in between doesn't have to be a hassle or time-consuming and may even shave some time off regular cleanings."

Keeley provides the following tips on how to make every room in the house fresh and clean in between:

* Spread a fresh scent.
Tuck dryer sheets inside garment drawers or place them throughout the closet to keep unseen places smelling fresh.

* Convenience cleaning.
Put a small basket with cleaning supplies in each room of the house that way if there is a mess, you can easily grab the right tool for the job and quickly clean it.

* Avoid the yuck-factor.
The toilet is the No. 1 place women most wish looked clean in between regular cleanings (19 percent), according to the survey. Keep the toilet clean and fresh by using products that work with each flush. Traditional clip-on toilet bowl cleaners become dirty over time and harbor germs, making it disgusting to change them. The new Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel disc sticks directly to the toilet bowl below the rim so it is discreet and dissolves over time so there is no messy clean up.

* Pick up as you go.
Next time you go upstairs, take a laundry basket and collect the items that have been waiting to go upstairs too, like mail, books and clothes.

* Spot clean.
Remove fingerprint marks and smudges as you notice them so that you avoid a fingerprint masterpiece on your glass table or mirror. Also, after using the toilet, try whipping off the back by the hinges with an extra piece of toilet paper. This will prevent dust, hair and other grime from collecting there.

With these quick tips, keeping the home clean in between has never been easier.  For more tips to keep your home fresh and clean in between, visit www.totalmom.com.

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