{"id":19886,"date":"2021-11-01T16:38:09","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T16:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=19886"},"modified":"2021-11-01T16:38:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T16:38:10","slug":"brilliant-cleaning-shortcuts-lazy-people-will-appreciate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/brilliant-cleaning-shortcuts-lazy-people-will-appreciate\/","title":{"rendered":"Brilliant Cleaning Shortcuts Lazy People Will Appreciate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For starters, make the dishwasher your best friend for cleaning everything\u2014including shoes!\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use plastic and foil liners religiously\n\n\n\n</h2><p>From pans to refrigerators to ovens, lining just about anything with plastic or aluminum foil is a lazy person\u2019s key to a tidy kitchen. The secret? Just peel away the liner after use, and your bowl, plate, or baking sheet is instantly clean again. (Use plastic wrap for cold foods and aluminum foil or parchment paper for the oven.)\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"500\"' height='\"500\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/air-bubble-insulation-sheet-500x500-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19887\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/air-bubble-insulation-sheet-500x500-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Take advantage of your dishwasher\n\n\n\n</h2><p>A dishwasher is a lazy person\u2019s dream: Without lifting a finger, you suddenly have clean dishes again! But dishwashers can clean so much more than pots and pans; try throwing in shoes, car parts, plastic toys, and tools, too.\u00a0<a href="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/www.npr.org%5C/templates%5C/story%5C/story.php?storyId=11029793%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>Some\u00a0say you can even clean your crusty, Cheeto-stained keyboard in there, as well. (Proceed at your own risk!)\u00a0\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"576\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2018__10__20181023-dishwasher-vicky-wasik-a784f8ad702d438ba62ac8181cb4b4bf-1024x576.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19888\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2018__10__20181023-dishwasher-vicky-wasik-a784f8ad702d438ba62ac8181cb4b4bf-1024x576.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Walk around the house wearing fluffy socks to avoid dusting\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Dust mites, no more! Turns out, fluffy socks are a magnet for dust and hair. Walk around with that comfy chenille on your feet for a weekend, and you\u2019ve just dusted the entire house\u2014no effort required.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"625\"' height='\"469\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/cleaning-shortcuts3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19889\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cleaning-shortcuts3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Clean the microwave by nuking a bowl of water\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Nothing is more repulsive than the stink of leftovers that waft from the microwave, and even if you don\u2019t notice it, food bacteria from multiple uses can accumulate in there over time. For an easy fix, pour two cups of water and \u00bd cup of vinegar into a microwave-safe bowl and nuke it for three minutes on full power. Wipe your microwave clean and it\u2019s as good as new\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/microwave-oven-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19890\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/microwave-oven-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Keep a plastic grocery bag on the counter while you cook\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Tidying up a huge mess in your kitchen can feel like a dreaded chore, especially after cooking a big meal. To make the post-dinner clean-up quick and easy, tie a plastic grocery bag to a counter or cabinet handle and toss in bits of trash and food scraps for the compost pile while you cook. Odds are, your kitchen will be cleaner than when you started!\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-large is-resized><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/225740-3974x2650-grocerybags-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19891\"' width='\"840\"' height='\"560\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/225740-3974x2650-grocerybags-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Make your bed before you get out of it\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Even if you hit snooze three times and counting, your room will look instantly cleaner when you make your bed. Plus, you don\u2019t even have to leave your bed to do it! Simply sit with your back against the headboard and your feet facing the end, then pull the comforter and sheets up toward your waist. Slide-out of the side, and voila! In minutes, your room has reached a whole new level of tidiness.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"675\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/The-Kings-Bed-Frame-Main-Image-Normal-Res-900x675-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19892\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/The-Kings-Bed-Frame-Main-Image-Normal-Res-900x675-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Buy dark towels so they don\u2019t show stains\n\n\n\n</h2><p>What\u2019s worse than staining a towel? Spending copious amounts of time trying to get it clean again. On the other hand, purchasing dark towels will hide the stains\u2014particularly those pesky ones that are seemingly inevitable when you remove your mascara\u2014making them appear new with every use.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"450\"' height='\"450\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/organic-textured-towels-dark-horseradish-b2653-alt-3-z.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19893\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/organic-textured-towels-dark-horseradish-b2653-alt-3-z.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Squeegee your shower door before you get out\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Washing grimy tiles can be a daunting task. But instead of putting it off for weeks and weeks, squeegee your tiled walls and glass shower door after every use to make the chore less dreadful. And if you\u2019re feeling especially lazy, spray it with no-wipe cleaner. Problem solved!\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"694\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/csm_FRESHLINE_Dual_Shower_03_64c0aa904d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19894\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/csm_FRESHLINE_Dual_Shower_03_64c0aa904d.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Buy anti-microbial doormats\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Take a cue from infomercials everywhere, and invest in an anti-microbial doormat. This wondrous invention will trap any dirt coming from outside before it even enters your home. Better yet, enforce a no-shoes policy to avoid having muck tracked across your carpets and tile floors. The less dirt, the less cleaning you\u2019ll have to do later.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"550\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/Sanitizing-Disinfection-Anti-Bacterial-Foot-Shoes-Cleaning-Sterilizing-Door-Mat-for-Entrance.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19895\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Sanitizing-Disinfection-Anti-Bacterial-Foot-Shoes-Cleaning-Sterilizing-Door-Mat-for-Entrance.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Clean as you go\n\n\n\n</h2><p>For a lazy person, putting something right back where you found it is the most surefire way to keep your home tidy. And if you get up to go to a different part of your house, try to make a conscious effort to put something away while you do it. After all, you\u2019re already up and moving!\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/Disinfect-Your-Sink.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19554\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Disinfect-Your-Sink.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Have less stuff\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Sometimes, less is more. Living a minimalist lifestyle can reap huge rewards for anyone too lazy to clean, simply because there is less clutter around to collect dust and grime.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"832\"' height='\"582\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/The-benefits-of-owning-less-stuff-832x582-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19896\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/The-benefits-of-owning-less-stuff-832x582-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Organize Your Cleaning Products\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Be strategic about what you buy and then where you put it in your home. The best thing to do is purchase multipurpose cleaners that will make cleaning multiple surfaces easier. Then, get organized. Keep your cleaning items accessible, labeled, and grouped together. We think it\u2019s great when you keep everything in one\u00a0handy basket or bin so you can cart it out and around the house with you. Also, consider splitting your cleaning products up so you have both floors covered.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/cleaning_vs_disinfecting.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19487\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cleaning_vs_disinfecting.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Why is decluttering important?\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Don&rsquo;t waste time trying to clean around clutter. Slash your cleaning time by gathering all clutter into a large basket before you start.\n\n\n\n</p><p>This cleaning shortcut will allow you to get the job done quicker. All that&rsquo;s left to do then is tidy away the items in your basket &ndash; easy.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"680\"' height='\"366\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/3634-680x366-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19897\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3634-680x366-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Pet Hair Hack\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Pet owners know that keeping couches and cushions hair-free can feel like a full-time job. But as long as you have a rubber glove on hand, it doesn\u2019t have to be!\n\n\n\n</p><p>Swipe at any lingering pet hair with a rubber glove on your hand, and the hair will stick to the glove. This is a quick and easy way to de-hair your sofa without wasting a dozen lint roller sheets!\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>For starters, make the dishwasher your best friend for cleaning everything\u2014including shoes! Use plastic and foil liners religiously From pans to refrigerators to ovens, lining just about anything with plastic or aluminum foil is a lazy person\u2019s key to a tidy kitchen. The secret? 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