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15-MINUTE KITCHEN CLEANUP

by Marcia Ramsland, author of
Simplify Your Time:
Stop Running and Start Living!

Article also featured on housekeepingchannel.com
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Cleanup can be done faster than you think. And there are only five steps to complete it in 15-minutes!

1. Clear the table and leave only the centerpiece. Load the dishwasher, collect hand-wash items, and put the leftovers away ASAP. Get the whole family involved to speed up the process. (Time: five minutes)

2. Set up a rotating family schedule for dishwashing. Wash the remaining pots and pans right after the meal before they get crusty and take twice as long to get done. (Time: five minutes)

3. Wipe off the table and the kitchen counters. (Time: one minute)

4. Put the dried dishes and the drying rack away as soon as possible. A kitchen always looks messy if dishes are continually drying on the counter. (Time: two minutes)

5. Empty the garbage and clean the floor as needed. (Time: two minutes)

Total time spent in cleanup: fifteen minutes. Now you’re finished for the evening and can do something else you enjoy!

Excerpt from Simplify Your Life: Get Organized and Stay That Way!

Marcia Ramsland is well known as "The Organizing Pro" for her practical skills and tips to manage busy lives. She is a speaker, author, and media guest expert appearing on TV, radio, and in national magazines for her popular books Simplify Your Life, Simplify Your Time, and Simplify Your Holidays (Thomas Nelson). Visit her website, www.organizingpro.com for free tips.

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