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Eve Smallman

FYI: Here’s which room you should clean first

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Okay, so you’re ready to start cleaning. You have your cleaning supplies at the ready, and you’ve wiggled on your rubber gloves. But whether you’re in an apartment or have a whole rental house, it can be tricky to know which room to start with.

Having a method when it comes to cleaning is important, because you don’t want to be wasting your time. For example, cleaning from top to bottom is the best way to go for individual rooms, so you don’t get dirt on the floor after you’ve cleaned it. This is one of my fave ideas, which I found out after speaking to experts about common cleaning mistakes.

One of the best ways to clean efficiently is by choosing a room that you should clean first. I spoke to cleaning experts to find out which room you should choose, how to clean it, and why doing this is important. Basically, your cleaning routine is going to be so much slicker.

Why choosing a room to clean first is important

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