We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their best hacks for quick and easy cleaning. Here’s what they had to say:
1. Use totes to stay on task.
2. Prevent dust before it settles.
3. Get your groove on.
4. Do double duty while cooking.
5. Make a list to keep you motivated.
6. Stave off vacuuming with a carpet sweeper.
7. Or, simply upgrade your vacuum.
"A high-quality vacuum is so worth it compared with the wasted time and frustration that comes from using a crappy one. Also, having a wireless handheld one prompts me to vacuum small things more frequently because I don't have to go through the hassle of lugging out the full size and dealing with the cord if I'm pressed for time." —Anna Rose, Facebook
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8. Put everything in its proper place.
9. Simplify your cleaning products.
10. Give yourself a five-minute miracle.
11. In fact, instead of one marathon session, try cleaning a tiny bit every day.
12. Treat yo'self to some grown-up organizational aids.
13. Make. Your. Bed.
14. Get your family and/or roommates in on it, too.
15. Choose your weapons wisely (even if they're not totally conventional).
16. And know that dryer sheets apparently do a lot of things.
17. Though baby wipes are pretty great, too.
Now go forth and make your place sparkle!
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.