Comments on: Holiday Housekeeping Tips

By: Becky L

Becky L — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:04:47 +0000

I’m behind in reading some of my blogs. I’m working on keeping my house looking ok. Right now the table in dining room looks like a hurricane struck it as there’s left over from doing Christmas cards last night and getting the mail today. Get it cleaned this afternoon cuz tomorrow’s another day!!! Thanks for all your insight and support!!
Have a great Christmas season!!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:15:31 +0000

Love it!

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:46:31 +0000

What works best for my family, aside from the day to day stuff that I take care of during the day, is what we call the “10 minute tidy” Every night, or at least almost every night, I set a timer for 10 minutes and everyone (even hubby) goes around and we pick up, put things in their place, my 6 year old will even windex the main dining room window, etc. On good days the floor gets a once over with the little handy vac, and some key pieces in the living room get a quick dusting. If you consider 3 people x 10 minutes each…you’ve got 30 minutes of work time and ALOT can get accomplished! Consistency is key, because there is less and less to do each night.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:01:38 +0000

It’s amazing how just the small things like keeping cleaning supplies in each bathroom and the kitchen can make the job of cleaning so much easier to keep on top of.

Great Tips.

By: Nyky

Nyky — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:25:59 +0000

I am really looking forward to putting your tips into action! The “beautiful chaos” as my friend calls my life it getting overwhelming…

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:12:59 +0000

Thanks Laura, and I love your new site!

Clutter is my problem. Have to stay on top of it …. sigh.

By: Rana

Rana — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:16:11 +0000

Great tips! I try to clean one room a day and by the end of the week the whole house is clean. I like the idea of taking something with you from the room you are in to where ever you are headed. Thanks!

By: Jana

Jana — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:59:55 +0000

Thanks for the tips. Clutter control is a problem in this house. I too use the 15 minute plan to cut down on the overwhelming task of “cleaning the whole house.” Good stuff!

By: Taylor at Household Management 101

Taylor at Household Management 101 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:02:12 +0000

I like your tips over at BlogHer. I especially like the one about keeping cleaning wipes in each bathroom — I do that myself and I find it makes it very simple to clean things up, for example, while your child is bathing.