17. Banish dust bunnies
Pick the proper dustpan. Minimize that annoying line of dust by choosing a dustpan with a rubber edge.
18. Bedroom: Start with the bed
If your bed is made, your bedroom looks neat, says Marla Cilley. When you wake up, pull the covers up to your chin, then scissor-kick your way out of bed so it’ll be half made. Finish the job before you walk away.
19. Address your drawers
Most women have drawers full of clothes they don’t wear, and their dresser tops then become repositories for things they can’t store. Get rid of things you haven’t worn in a year and vow to put away your clean laundry each week.
20. Keep just the essentials
Since fabric softener and dryer sheets can strip towels of their absorbency, add ¼ cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle or throw two (new, clean) tennis balls in your dryer to get rid of static electricity, soften fabrics and eliminate the need for dryer sheets.
Most everything can be washed in cold water (better for your bills and the environment). But use the hottest water possible for sheets, towels, and underwear. Take special care with undergarments, putting them in the dryer as soon as possible to stop bacteria growth while they sit damp in the washer.
