Courtesy of Real Simple Magazine
Minutes 1-2: Clear out the entryway – move area rugs, shoes and umbrellas. Toss non-entry items into a big tote to redistribute later.
Minute 3: Bang the indoor and outdoor mats against a walkway to loosen dirt.
Minute 4: Spot-clean scuffs & mud off walls, doors & baseboards with a moistened Magic Eraser. Go over doorknowbs and light switches, too.
Minute 5-6: Spritz any windows (inside and out). Dust any furniture with a dry microfiber cloth.
Minutes 7-10: Scan the floor and pick up anything too bulky for your vacuum. Give the area a quick once-over with the vacuum.
Minutes 11-13: Swab the deck with a wet mop.
Minutes 14-15: Return everything to its rightful place.
ALL DONE!!
