Amid busy work schedules, finding quick ways to clean living spaces is a key priority. Further, being efficient with available resources and supplies as well as time can help one feel more motivated to clean. So, this article discusses a few cleaning hacks to keep the home dust-free and help one get back to other tasks sooner. These hacks can cut down the time and effort otherwise involved in cleaning the house.

1. Start small
For those who are short on time, cleaning the whole house at once can be overwhelming. So, they can start small and divide cleanup into manageable 10-15 minute tasks. They can allocate half an hour to cleanup daily and then set a timer to avoid distractions and get as much cleanup done as possible in that period. Another great way is to take up a different task each day of the week, such as vacuuming on Monday, dusting on Tuesday, and so on.

2. Clean multiple surfaces with dish soap
Get windows, countertops, and even tables clean and shiny by adding a dash of dish soap to a bowl of water. One can also use this solution to clean fridge shelves and extractor fan filters without stepping outside to get fancier cleaning supplies.

3. Keep wipes handy
One can keep wet wipes handy in the kitchen and bathroom to quickly clean the tiles and walls whenever they have a minute. This is a super quick way to avoid the buildup of stains that can be hard to remove later.

4. Carry a basket
One can take a basket or bin along the house while cleaning and toss in items that belong to different rooms. They can put away those items in their original places after they are done with the room. Another handy idea is to place a basket in each room. This basket should be used for storing items that do not belong in the room or need to be organized later.

5. Use a bin to store cleaning supplies
Consider carrying all the items, for example, gloves, brushes, and cleaning supplies needed to clean the room in a bin. This way, you can save time grabbing one thing at a time while going from room to room.
6. Use dryer sheets for dusting
Dryer sheets are excellent at trapping dust and can be a useful addition to a cleaning toolkit. The sheets not only repel dust but also leave behind a little residue that helps prevent dust from settling on surfaces, keeping homes cleaner for longer.

7. Clean the blinds with a damp sock
A quick and easy way to clean the blinds is to wear an old sock like a glove on the hand, dip the sock into the cleaning solution, squeeze the excess solution, and then run the fingers over each blind blade.

8. Wash toys in the dishwasher or washer
Most plastic toys can be tossed in the dishwasher. One can place smaller toys in a mesh bag, run a normal cycle, and then let the toys air dry. On the other hand, plush toys can be placed in a pillowcase and tossed into the washing machine when running a gentle cycle.