by ASHLEY ABRAMSON
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We spoke with a few professional housekeepers about the most important cleaning habits to start in 2023 — and a few to ditch.
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It may seem insignificant, but that simple habit can be profoundly motivating and will help you gear up for the rest of the day.
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Before you can effectively clean a space in your home, it’s important to declutter by ensuring all your belongings have a proper home.
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Cleaning can be overwhelming. So try setting small goals rather than attempting to tackle huge jobs all at once.
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Another way to take the stress out of cleaning? Try practicing CLAYGO, or clean as you go, rather than waiting until big messes accumulate.
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If you’re the only one doing it, cleaning can be boring — not to mention physically taxing. So enlist the help of your family or roommates.
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By shopping with a list, you only buy what is needed, thereby avoiding extra clutter at home.