Cleaning Tools
This type of cloth is used for wiping down surfaces without leaving lint behind.
What is a microfiber cloth?
When organizing your closet, this system involves grouping clothes by type, then by color.
What is color-coding?
The most efficient way to organize this room is by grouping similar items such as towels, toiletries, and cleaning supplies.
What is the bathroom?
This should be done regularly to ensure your home’s carpets stay clean and don’t collect dust and dirt.
What is vacuuming?
This natural substance is often used as a mild abrasive and is great for scrubbing surfaces like sinks and tubs.
What is baking soda?
This cleaning tool is typically used for sweeping up dirt and dust on floors.
What is a broom?
This is the term for keeping only items that “spark joy” and getting rid of unnecessary things.
What is decluttering?
To keep this room organized, it's important to store utensils in drawers with dividers and keep plates, bowls, and cups on a dedicated shelf.
What is the kitchen?
You should change this every 3 months to ensure it’s working efficiently and your home remains odor-free.
What is the air filter?
Made from fermented sugar, this product is used in eco-friendly cleaning products for its antimicrobial properties.
What is vinegar?
This popular robotic vacuum is designed to automatically navigate and clean floors, often controlled via smartphone apps.
What is a Roomba?
When organizing your wardrobe, this strategy suggests turning hangers around and after wearing an item, returning it with the hanger in the correct direction to track items that are worn less often.
What is the “reverse hanger method”?
In this room, making the bed each day is one of the easiest ways to create an organized space.
What is the bedroom?
This task should be done regularly to ensure your dryer operates safely and efficiently, helping prevent potential fire hazards.
What is cleaning the lint trap?
This is a biodegradable and plant-based cleaner that’s good for washing clothes without harming the environment.
What is a natural laundry detergent?
This cleaning tool is commonly used to scrub toilets, featuring a long handle and a brush head made of stiff bristles.
What is a toilet brush?
This organizational strategy suggests storing seasonal items like clothes or holiday decorations in clear, labeled bins, making it easy to rotate them in and out of storage.
What is the “seasonal rotation” method?
A great way to organize this room is by keeping shoes, coats, and bags in a designated area near the door, like a mudroom or hallway.
What is the entryway or hallway?
This maintenance task, typically performed twice a year, involves clearing out debris from the roof’s drainage system to avoid water overflow and potential damage.
What is gutter cleaning?
This eco-friendly, plant-based product is commonly used to replace conventional chemical-based dish soaps and laundry detergents.
What is castile soap?
This long-handled tool is used for cleaning high or hard-to-reach places like ceiling fans and light fixtures.
What is a duster (or extendable duster)?
This method involves sorting belongings into "keep," "donate," and "discard" piles, as popularized by Marie Kondo.
What is the "KonMari" method?
In this room, having bins or baskets for remote controls, magazines, and blankets can reduce clutter and help organize space.
What is the living room?
Regularly checking and replacing this can keep your refrigerator running smoothly and energy-efficient.
What is the refrigerator door seal (or GASKET!!)?
A natural, non-toxic cleaner, this essential oil is often used for its fresh scent and antibacterial properties.
What is tea tree oil?