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First do a quick pick up. Here are some important points:

• Put everything in its place (remotes controls, magazines, etc.).

• Throw trash in the trash can.

• Put things that don’t belong into laundry baskets, so they’re easier to put away later.

Laundry baskets aren’t just for laundry anymore. You can get them at almost any dollar store, and they can really speed up housework. Here are some ideas:

• When cleaning a room, put all the things that don’t belong in that room in a basket. Then put the baskets in the rooms that they go in.

• Use a basket to carry dishes from the dining area to the sink.

• Use baskets to separate magazines.

• Give each household member a basket. When cleaning, line up the basket in the room you’re cleaning and put belongings in corresponding baskets. Have each family member put away the things in their basket.

If you don’t have time to clean a whole room but want to make it look a little bit better, clear out the garbage. Grab a trash bag or a waste paper basket and start stuffing. You’ll find that this improves the look of a room dramatically.