Day 2: 15 Minutes to a Cleaner Living Room

A tidy living room is easier to relax in.

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Welcome to Day 2!   Mélanie Berliet, General Manager The living room is one of the hardest places to keep clean because it's used for so many different purposes. But it's also one of the most important places to clean regularly since a messy living room is much harder to relax in than a neat one.   This quick cleanup is so easy, you can do it at the beginning or end of every day. It's also a great way to keep your weekend chore list shorter. Supplies You'll Need • A waste basket • An empty box • One damp washcloth, one dry washcloth • A vacuum • A room freshener The 15-Minute Living Room Clean-Up Follow these steps for the most efficient use of your time!   Collect Your Items Start by placing a large empty box and a wastebasket in the center of the room.   Collect any dishes and glasses around the room and take them to the kitchen. Put them away or into the dishwasher, out of sight.   Round up all trash and garbage (newspapers, wrappers, old magazines, etc.) and throw them into the wastebasket.   Gather any items that don't belong in the living room (clothing, toys, mail, tech) and put them into the box.   Take both the wastebasket and the box to the garage, basement, closet or another out-of-the-way spot.   Wipe Down Surfaces Grab the damp and dry washcloths. Wipe off picture frames and mirrors, first with the damp, then the dry rag.   Wipe all objects and surfaces with the damp rag, and remove moisture with the dry cloth.   Neatly stack magazines or books on the coffee table. Rearrange decorative objects to an attractive position.   Final Steps Spritz a light air freshener into the room, or turn on an essential oil diffuser.   If you have any time left, vacuum the major traffic areas or rugs. If You Want a Deeper Clean : How to Store Everything in Your Home This Is the Best Way to Clean Window Blinds Tips and Tricks to Make Your Glass Sparkling Clean The Most Effective Way to Clean Wood Floors You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Spruce Up. Unsubscribe © 2021 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005