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Use these tips to make your windows sparkle!

1. Use a butter knife for the tracks. Wrapping the butter knife with a cloth or paper towel will get in the tightest nooks and crannies of your window sills!

2. Wipe windows with a wet cloth before cleaning with window cleaner. A cleaner like Windex will simply spread around any dirt or dust so make sure to clean them first, them shine up with a window cleaner!

3. Clean screens in the bathtub. Use the shower head to rinse the screens and let them dry in the tub- your job just got a lot easier!

4. Clean your windows on a cloudy day. Sunshine will dry the window cleaner quicker than you want and leave streaks behind!

5. Open your windows if possible.You might be surprised at what gets trapped between the windows when you open and close them!

1. Start with the clutter. The less stuff you have, the less stuff you have to clean or clean around! Having a decluttered, simple space will definitely make keeping it clean easier!

2. Choose cleaning products you love. Cleaning products are not all created equally! Find ones work and smell the best, you’ll thank yourself later! Check out some of our faves!

3. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Figure out the standard of clean you want to set for yourself- you may be fine with things being “good enough,” rather than perfect! Your house doesn’t need to be spotless at every moment!

4. Set a timer. No one wants to spend the whole day cleaning, and you’d be surprised how much can be done in an hour or two! Decide how much time you want to set aside and let that motivate you to clean quickly, without getting distracted!

5. Make it fun. Entertain yourself with music, a tv show, movie, podcast or audio book. It’ll make the time fly!

6. Give everything a proper home. Tidying up goes a lot quicker when you know where each item belongs.

7. Reward yourself. You deserve it!

6 Things Your Guests Are Noticing:

Pet hair- You’ll probably want to do a quick dust if you have a home with shedding pets! Guests may notice when they go home covered in fur! Give your couches a quick vacuum, too!

The smell of your home- Light a candle, crack a window or use an air freshener! The smell of your home is the first thing your guests will notice!

Baseboards in front of the toilet- You don’t need to stress about ALL the baseboards in your house, but when your guests are using your washroom they’ll probably notice this!

Clutter on common spaces- Cleaning up piles of junk on your coffee table or in your kitchen is a good idea!

Toothpaste in the bathroom sink- Definitely give your sink a quick wipe before guests arrive!

Floors- Depending on how dirty your floors are, they may need to be vacuumed AND mopped, but use your judgment!

6 Things You Shouldn’t Stress Over:

The fridge- Your guests probably aren’t peeking inside!

The bedrooms- Close the bedroom door and worry about it another time!

The windows- Don’t waste your time cleaning something no one is going to notice or care about!

Cleaning out closets- Aside from the coat closet, your guests aren’t looking inside!

Organizing your kids’ toys- If your guests are bringing their kids, the toys are going to become a disaster right away anyways! And if they aren’t, they won’t notice!

The light fixtures- You’re the only one who notices the dust!

If you have a glass stovetop at your house, these tips are for you!

Clean your stove top using the Luxe Method

1. Wipe crumbs off with a wet microfibre cloth.
2. Squirt Vim all over your stovetop and use a wet sponge to spread it around.
3. Use a scratch-resistant scraper like this one to scrape burnt-on food and residue off the glass. This step is crucial!!
4. Wipe the stovetop clean with a wet microfibre cloth. Use your choice of disinfectant.
5. Use a glass cloth like this one to polish the glass and make it sparkle! ✨

Spots In Your Home That May Be Growing MOULD!

1. Toothbrush holders. Make sure you’re washing these regularly! Throw them in the dishwasher for a thorough clean.

2. Under the sink. Check frequently for leaks and drips, and clean up moisture right away.

3. Bath toys. If your kids play with toys in the bath, make sure the toys don’t allow water to get trapped inside, and that can be nearly impossible to clean!

4. Appliance seals. Seals on your washing machine and dishwasher are prone to mould, since their environments are so humid. Wipe them out every so often!

5. Shower curtains. Keep your shower curtain stretched to it’s full length to ensure it can dry properly!

6. Floor mats. Especially mats that get wet, like the ones at our front doors. Mould can grow under them so make sure to rinse them often.

Tips for a Tidier Bedroom! ✨

1. Make your bed every day. This one’s obvious but so important! Making your bed each morning will keep the overall vibe of your bedroom tidy as it’s probably the biggest thing in your room!

2. Use bins & baskets. We’ve all got random items in our bedroom with nowhere to go and using a basket will keep the clutter contained! BONUS TIP: get rid of the clutter you don’t need!

3. Only necessities on your bedside table. Keep your bedside table clutter-free by only keeping the absolute essentials on top! If yours has drawers, use that space for the extras!

4. Laundry hamper with no lid. Anyone else sometimes feel too lazy to even lift a lid to put your clothes inside?! Just me?? I’m much more likely to put my clothes right in the hamper if I can just toss them in! Give it a try!

5. Put your clothes away each night. Don’t give the mountain of clothes on your floor a chance to get too high, and put things back right away!

The BEST way to clean your bathtub!

1. Squirt a bit of Vim on the base of the tub and spread it around with your Scrunge. Use the Vim to scrub away build up and hard water stains!

2. Use your shower head or a bowl of water to rinse the Vim out of the tub. Rinse VERY well to make sure no residue is left behind!

3. Using a cloth soaked in hot water and disinfectant, wipe the whole tub, lifting any bottles or other items to clean underneath. Wipe bottles down when putting back.

4. Use a dry cloth to dry the whole tub, and a glass cloth to polish any chrome surfaces.

Voila! Your bathtub is sparkling! ✨

Don’t miss these spots!

1. Under your fridge. Chances are there is a ton of lint, dirt, food, and pet hair hiding under there and your fridge really should be cleaned underneath at least once a year!

2. Inside your garbage can. Just rinse out and wash with a little soap and water. If you’re noticing your garbage has been smellier than usual, this may help!

3. The feet of your chairs and bar stools. Especially if you have pets in your home, the feet of your chairs are pet hair magnets!

4. The cupboard under your sink. Whether you keep your garbage under your sink or not, this cupboard is bound to get dirty over time!

5. The air vent grille in your bathroom. Due to the humidity in your bathroom, dust sticks to the inside of the grille like crazy so the best way to clean it is to remove the grille to get into all the nooks and crannies!

Here’s your ultimate task list for deep cleaning your bathroom!

Standard Tasks:

1. Clean your tub & shower. No one likes this task so get it out of the way, first!
2. Wipe down cabinet exterior. This includes any cabinets below the sink or above the toilet, and shelves.
3. Clean your sink & counter tops. CLICK HERE to learn our method!
4. Clean mirrors. Nothing’s worse than a streaky mirror.
5. Clean toilet. No explanation needed!

Deep Cleaning Tasks:

1. Wipe baseboards. Dust them, then wipe with a wet cloth.
2. Wipe down the floor behind and around the toilet. You’ll vacuum and mop later, but sometimes it can be tough to reach! We recommend hand-washing for this part!
3. Clean the vents. With the humidity in the bathroom, dust sticks to these like crazy!
4. Wipe down doors. This includes the main door, as well as any closet doors!
5. Clean the floors. Sweep in the corners and hard-to-reach spots, vacuum, then mop!

Do these 6 things every day before you go to bed:

1. Load & run your dishwasher. Get into a routine of unloading the clean dishes in the morning, filling it throughout the day, and running it overnight.
2. Clear out your sink. Start tomorrow with ZERO dirty dishes, and disinfect your sink.
3. Tidy the main surfaces. This includes your countertops, dining table, and any other central surfaces in your home.
4. Wipe down your stove top. It has inevitably gotten dirty throughout the day, and can make your kitchen feel much cleaner overall!
5. Put away your clothes from the day. Anything that you’ve thrown on the floor throughout the day should get put away or into the laundry.
6. Tidy up the living room. Fluff those pillows and fold your throw blankets.

Make Your Windows Sparkle!

Use these tips to make your windows sparkle!

Tips for People Who HATE Cleaning

What Your Guests Are Noticing

6 Things Your Guests Are Noticing:

6 Things You Shouldn’t Stress Over:

Tips for a Sparkling Stove Top!

If you have a glass stovetop at your house, these tips are for you!

Clean your stove top using the Luxe Method

Surprising Spots to Check for Mould!

Spots In Your Home That May Be Growing MOULD!

Keep Your Bedroom Neat & Tidy!

Tips for a Tidier Bedroom! ✨

Make Your Bathtub Sparkle!