Cleaning your home shouldn't have to be a chore (even though it's literally a chore). If you're the type of person who struggles in the fight against clutter, here are some quick and easy cleaning tips that will send those dirt and germs packing!

1. Start with the dirtiest part of your kitchen, then work your way around the room in a circle so you do not spread grease and dirt.

2. Before you start cleaning, soak dirty drip pans, knobs, and oven racks in soapy water.

3. Sanitize your sink with a quick spritz of white vinegar followed by hydrogen peroxide.

4. Keep a non-stick oven liner on the bottom of your oven to catch those drips and spills. You will thank yourself later!

5. If you have a food disposal, toss a lemon wedge, some coarse salt, and a few ice cubes down the drain once a week to deodorize and clean the pipes.

6. Microfiber cloths are always a great idea; they clean better than paper towels, are cost efficient, and reusable.

7. Disinfect your sponge by squeezing out all water, then tossing it in the microwave for one minute every single night.

8. Clean your floor last to save yourself from having to clean it twice.

9. A teaspoon of lemon oil will do wonders on keeping hard water residue at bay from your glass shower door.

10. If your shower liner is getting grubby, throw it in the wash with some towels. They will help scrub it clean.

11. Choose the right broom! Inside floors benefit from finer bristles to pick up smaller dirt particles, and outside areas like stiffer bristles which are better for larger, porous surfaces.

12. Make your bed first thing in the morning. Remember to change your sheets every two weeks.

13. Time yourself to get done faster. If you set a timer out, you will be surprised at how fast you are able to clean your entire house.

14. Vacuum from side to side horizontally, starting in the corners.

15. keep a rack at the front door to collect clutter. Perfect for shoes, mail, jackets, and packages.

A full 87% of women feel that a clean home is a reflection of self, so if you do not have time to clean properly, think about hiring a maid service. Same-day maid services can provide you with a spring cleaning service, security deposit-saving apartment cleaning, and a dependable house cleaning, no matter the size of your home. In any season, there is always time for a spring cleaning service.

If you live in the Clearwater or St. Petersburg region, contact Custom Maids, Inc. for fast and cheap home cleaning services!