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Fall Cleaning Tips

13 September, 2016 by KatBp 100 Comments

This review was made possible by iConnect Influencer Management, Febreze and Swiffer was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

How many of you are excited that fall is almost here? Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I just love when the leaves turn beautiful colors. I don’t like cold weather, but during fall it’s usually not that bad. I can wear a jacket and still keep warm. This is the time when you get to make all those warm dishes. Soups, apple dishes and pumpkin dishes are the best for this time of year.

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Fall is a great time to get some cleaning done as well. Now that the kids are back in school, I have more time during the day to get more cleaning done. I find it better to clean during this time of year because the weather is cooler. This just means that I won’t have to worry about it being so hot out when I get some cleaning done. This is why I love fall cleaning.

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I’ve got a few great tips for keeping your home clean this fall. I’ve listed some of these tips below. I hope that you can find these very useful for cleaning around your home.

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Declutter- This is one of the best ways to get rid of those items that you just don’t use. Go through your clothes, because I bet you’ll find something you or your kids don’t wear anymore. You could even have a garage sale to get rid of some of those items and make some extra money off them. There are always items in your home that you don’t use. I just did some decluttering not that long ago, and I have found a lot of items that we hardly ever used. It also feels great to get rid of those items.

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Organize- To keep your home from becoming a mess, organizing is a great way to keep things together. Keeping things more organized can be less stressful too. I always make sure to keep everything organized. I can’t stand to be unorganized. Besides keeping things organized in the home, you can organize in your car as well with an auto trunk organizer. My husband works on vehicles all the time, so he makes sure to keep a lot of car items in our trunk of the car. That just means they’re all over my trunk. With this organizer I don’t have to worry about them spilling all over or moving all over the place. It’s great for keeping blankets or toys for kids in it as well.

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Deodorize- You can use these great Febreze air effects and fabric refresher to get rid of those stinky smells around your home. There are so many ways that smells can get in your home. Pets can track them often, the bathroom is always a smelly place, and event he garbage gets bad.

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I  love to use the air effects for the bathroom and the garbage. Just spray some of that and it will instantly start to smell fresh. I love using the fabric refresher for things like carpets and furniture. It’s great for getting some of those scents out, especially if you have pets.

Refrigerator/Freezer- Go through your fridge and freezer and get rid of some items. I go through mine often, because there is always something in there that seems to have expired, or has been sitting in there forever without being used.

Dust- You can dust everything! Fans, shelves, tables, chairs and even ceilings! I always recommend to dust weekly. This is a great way to keep dust from piling up and getting a ton of dust around your home.

Cleaning Furniture- When I say clean furniture, I mean to check under the furniture and sweep or vacuum out what’s under it. You’d be surprised to see all the stuff that can get under furniture. Since I have kids, I always find toys under our couch. I make sure to move the furniture often to get everything out from under it. You can also move the cushions from your couches and vacuum out whats in the couch as well as taking out toys or other things that may be stuck under the cushions of the couch.

Cleaning Your Floors- I vacuum my carpets almost daily. With pets and kids, it can get dirty real quick. I will at least try to vacuum every other day to keep the dirt out of the carpets. Cleaning your floors can become a daily job too. Whatever type of floors you have, the Swiffer Wet Jet can get the job done. I have a couple different kinds of floors, and one of those is hardwood. I know that with hardwood you have to be very careful with what type of product you’re using, so that it doesn’t ruin your floors. The Swiffer Wet Jet has different kinds of solutions  for all types of floors.

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I didn’t know this before, but four billion square feet of hard surface flooring will be installed in american homes in this year alone! Now days, most people do have hard wood floors. Some solutions will bead up instead of spreading out evenly on hard wood floors. This beading of the solution can cause streaking and hazing when it is mopped up.

This is why the Swiffer Wet jet is so great for hard wood floors. This has a solution for all those challenges. It provides a quick cleaning stystem that is scientifically proven to be safe on all types of wood floors and deliver breakthrough results.

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I’m amazed at how well this product works. My father has a Swiffer Wet Jet, but his was one of the first ones that came out. This one that I have is new and improved. These new pads have an absorb + lock strip for improved absorption of dirt/grime. It’s even got a new solution formula for more effective cleaning. I can definitely say that the new pads are wonderful! They really do absorb a lot more and hold up great.

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My bathroom floor cleaned up great with this product. It didn’t take much work to get all the dirt off the floor either. Sometimes kids will spill something, and it never gets cleaned up. This product works great on getting those cleaned up as well. I feel that I can get my home a lot cleaner with the Swiffer Wet jet, and even my husband loves it! It’s the only product he actually wants us to use on our hard wood floors.

You can see that Febreze and Swiffer make great cleaning products. Make sure to check out your local stores for these products to keep your home clean this fall. I’m very satisfied with both of these products. They have been great for taking care of the cleaning around my home. What’s even better, is that my children can help out around the house with these.

Would you like to win the same box of products I received? You can enter below for your chance to win. This giveaway is open to the U.S. only. It will run from 9/13 til 9/27. Good luck to everyone!

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This review was made possible by iConnect Influencer Management, Febreze and Swiffer was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

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Comments

  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle

    13 September, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    These are great tips. it’s important to give your home a thorough cleaning from time to time, and Swiffer can make that much easier.

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    • KatBp

      13 September, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      It sure can. I love Swiffer!

      Reply
  2. steve weber

    13 September, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    My best cleaning tip is to take one room at a time.. also throw out things you haven’t used for the last 6 months.

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    • KatBp

      13 September, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      Great tips! I always start one room at a time or you may end up with more of a mess then you want.

      Reply
  3. Melissa

    13 September, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win

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    • KatBp

      13 September, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      You’re welcome. Good luck!

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  4. auntiepatch69

    13 September, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    My best cleaning tip? My husband does it!

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    • KatBp

      13 September, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      Haha! Great one!

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  5. Dotty J Boucher

    13 September, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    I think the best tip I can give to anyone, declutter…

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    • KatBp

      13 September, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      Yep! That’s one of my favorites.

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  6. Derrick Johnson

    13 September, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    I hope I can win so I can do some Autumn cleaning around my house.

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    • KatBp

      13 September, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      Good luck in the giveaway. I love fall cleaning!

      Reply
  7. Robin Ruehrwein

    13 September, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    I use my Swiffer every single day. My kids sure know how to make a mess.

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    • KatBp

      13 September, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Kids are always messy! I’m glad you love your Swiffer too!

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  8. Melissa Ann

    13 September, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    Awesome sauce! I love these tips. I actually have a ton of Swiffer stuff that I clean with. It works wonders.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:26 am

      It sure does. I’m glad you love Swiffer too!

      Reply
  9. jmanandmillerbug

    13 September, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Oh my gosh do you have a camera in my house? My house is SOOO messy right now and I have not had time to clean it!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Haha! I have a hard time finding time to clean sometimes too. You just have to take some time to do it. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Reesa Lewandowski

    13 September, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    I absolutely love our Swiffer! It definitely does some mean cleaning around the house.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:30 am

      I’m glad you love yours as well!

      Reply
  11. Amy Orvin

    13 September, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    My great cleaning tip is to work on one room at a time. That way you don’t get too overwhelmed.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:30 am

      I think that’s always great too. That way you’re not making an even bigger mess.

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  12. Sherry

    13 September, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    I love all of your fall cleaning tips. I remember when I used to find children’s toys under the couch, now I find dog toys. I have hardwood floors throughout my house and they just don’t get clean enough especially with pets. I have been thinking of getting a Swiffer Wetjet.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:33 am

      It’s been great! I would highly recommend getting one. They work wonderful.

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  13. Chrystal | Nevermore Lane

    13 September, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    I am all about having some fall cleaning help! Love that Swifter mop. We have a lot of pets and that is a serious time saver here.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:34 am

      It sure is. I’m glad that it can really help keep floors clean.

      Reply
  14. Elizabeth O.

    13 September, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    I love that there’s so much to choose from when it comes to cleaning products. I love a clean home and I make sure I have reliable products to help me achieve that.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:35 am

      I agree! There are a lot of cleaning products out there.

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  15. Oriana Romero

    13 September, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    These are great cleaning tips. I will have to go threw the house and collect stuff to donate. It is a great way to declutter.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Great! I love to declutter.

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  16. Tammi Roy

    13 September, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    I need to declutter my home. I like to do it a few times a year. Swiffer is a fantastic product line for cleaning your whole house.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Me too! I love to declutter.

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  17. gingermommyrants

    13 September, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I love to get rid of all the junk that piles up over the summer. It feels so good to drop off a big donation. It is the best way to start your fall cleaning.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:37 am

      It sure does! I love donating and having garage sales as well.

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  18. Amanda Love

    13 September, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    Awesome tips for cleaning during the fall. I think it’s important to go through everything especially the kitchen and the rooms where there’s traffic in the house. These items are awesome as well.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:40 am

      I agree! Everything should be gone though a couple times a year at least.

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  19. uprunforlife

    13 September, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    I have a feeling that I am going to need a swiffer sweeper in a few months. I am starting to declutter our home again since we are in the process of downsizing.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:41 am

      They’re wonderful to have around the home. They really do work at cleaning up a lot of messes.

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  20. Sarah

    13 September, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Good thing I read this tonight, for on the morrow I clean!!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:41 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  21. Jenny

    13 September, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    I love P&G products they make cleaning the house so much easier!!! I love my Swiffer!!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:41 am

      I’m glad you love yours as well!

      Reply
  22. Tara T

    14 September, 2016 at 12:00 am

    As many of you are quite aware, a life with kids means not only more mess but less time to clean it up. A tip I find extremely helpful: I aim to do one thing each day (toilets, floors, laundry, etc)…. Believe it or not spending 20-30 mins a day helps me avoid spending an entire day or weekend cleaning when I’d rather be with my kids 😊

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:42 am

      That’s a great idea too! I would rather clean a little bit each day as well.

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  23. adriana

    14 September, 2016 at 12:29 am

    These are such great tips! I try and deep clean once a season – I’ll have to try some of these!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Great! Deep cleaning isn’t always fun, but it sure makes the house nicer.

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  24. Kristin Lesney

    14 September, 2016 at 1:36 am

    We started some fall cleaning in our home. Getting out my Halloween decor, its a good time to clean anyways.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:51 am

      I need to get some Halloween decor for my new home! I think fall cleaning is a great time to clean.

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  25. stef

    14 September, 2016 at 1:43 am

    Swiffers are such life savers.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:51 am

      They really are!

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  26. Dawn Lopez

    14 September, 2016 at 2:46 am

    Swiffer products are awesome! We will be using them for our fall cleaning for sure!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:51 am

      Great! I love using them for fall cleaning too.

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  27. Kelly Hutchinson

    14 September, 2016 at 4:32 am

    Thanks for the great tips! We always do fall cleaning, too! Just like spring cleaning. In prep for winter lol.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:51 am

      I agree! Fall is the perfect time to do some cleaning.

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  28. Melissa Chapman

    14 September, 2016 at 7:59 am

    All these tips are fantastic! Organization has always been the key for me! Making sure that everything is out in its place before I start sweeping and scrubbing always helps me to jumpstart the process!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Yep! Organization is certainly an important part of cleaning.

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  29. Rebecca Swenor

    14 September, 2016 at 9:49 am

    These are all great fall cleaning tips. The Swiffer Wet Jet is indeed an awesome tool to use for cleaning the floors. I have also used them for cleaning the walls too though. Thanks for sharing the tips.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 10:58 am

      I’m glad you love your Swiffer too! It’s an amazing product.

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  30. Fashion Travels (@tauyanm)

    14 September, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    that swiffer wet jet looks amazing totally need for my house! i am not so fond using mops so this must be a best thing to try!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      They’re so nice! I hate mops too.

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  31. Nicole Haas Etolen

    14 September, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    I totally love this idea! Exactly, we are planning to have a general cleaning this week!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Great! Cleaning must be done, right!

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  32. Rose Ann Sales

    14 September, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Good tips! Cleaning materials are really important.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks! They really are important.

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  33. @mommyblogexpert

    14 September, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    I hate cleaning. But with tools like these, the job will be much easier.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      It sure does. Cleaning is definitely not always fun.

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  34. Cindy Ingalls

    14 September, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    Great reminders for all year long. With the holidays fast approaching, it is so important to get your home ready and decluttered before the clutter commences.

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      It sure is! I can’t believe how quickly the holidays are approaching already.

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  35. CourtneyLynne

    14 September, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    What great tips!!! Hubby and I just made a list of all the fall cleaning we have to do this weekend!

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    • KatBp

      14 September, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks! I’m glad you made a list! I think it’s great to make a list to make sure everything gets done.

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  36. Nancy L.

    14 September, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Great tips! I’m a huge swiffer fan and have one upstairs and another swiffer downstairs! lol They pick up everything! 🙂

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    • KatBp

      15 September, 2016 at 8:32 am

      They sure do! They’re amazing.

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  37. Jesica h

    14 September, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    I try to clean one room at a time but I end up all over the place picking up here and there! Love the swiffer!

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    • KatBp

      15 September, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Don’t you just hate that?! I try to do one room at a time as well, but that doesn’t always work.

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  38. Emma Spellman

    14 September, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    Your floors look amazing. I love febreeze and swiffer. I have tried other air fresheners and nothing beats the smell of febreeze.

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    • KatBp

      15 September, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks! I love both of these products too. They’re both great!

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  39. Karlyn Cruz

    15 September, 2016 at 1:33 am

    I super love your tips! I am so glad I read this, I am a little bit worried about the mess from fall season.

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    • KatBp

      15 September, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      I’m glad I could help!

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  40. Rose Pingol

    15 September, 2016 at 1:34 am

    Fall is a nice season but yeah, there are many dirt. I love your tips, will follow these.

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    • KatBp

      15 September, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks! It’s a great time to get cleaning done.

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  41. Rose Pingol

    15 September, 2016 at 1:35 am

    Thanks for these cleaning tips. I love your post, me and my son always help each other in cleaning oour house.

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    • KatBp

      15 September, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you guys work together to clean. That’s always great!

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  42. Nicole Etolen

    15 September, 2016 at 1:36 am

    I also use air freshener whenever I clean up my house. I love your tips here, very helpful for me!

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    • KatBp

      15 September, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks! I’m glad they could help out.

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  43. Ryan Escat

    15 September, 2016 at 1:37 am

    I haven’t tried cleaning for fall, it is my wife who always does but I help her a little. Sounds like nice tips.

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    • KatBp

      15 September, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks! I think fall cleaning is always great because it’s nicer weather and a great time to get some cleaning done.

      Reply
  44. Lisa Rios

    15 September, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    Fall is definitely the best season of the year which I love so much and these are some great cleaning tips to make the best use of it. The Swiffer Wetjet sounds like a great product to try out & could be so handy with my cleaning stuff!

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    • KatBp

      16 September, 2016 at 11:31 am

      I love the Swiffer Wet Jet. It is a great cleaning tool!

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  45. Gabriel Bregg

    15 September, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Is it too late to say don’t have kids as a cleaning tip? Probably. Febreeze is a great tool for a freshen up.

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    • KatBp

      16 September, 2016 at 11:37 am

      HAHA! Febreze really is great!

      Reply
  46. Dana Matthews

    17 September, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Swiffer and Febreze are a couple of my favorites to clean with! I use a lot of vinegar. With newspaper, it cleans glass and windows really good. Baking soda and vinegar together cleans my cooktop really good.

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    • KatBp

      17 September, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      Awesome! I’ll have to give your tips a try soon!

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  47. Miss Angie (@MySoCalledChaos)

    19 September, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    These are great! I definitely need to get my cleaning on track this fall!

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    • KatBp

      19 September, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks! I think fall is the perfect time to do some cleaning.

      Reply
  48. Sharon Rooney

    19 September, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    My only cleaning tip is really for organization in the bathroom. I put a plastic shoe holder on the back of the bathroom door to hold extra shampoos, lotions and potions. It is amazing how it clears out the closet and bathroom counter

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    • KatBp

      19 September, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      That’s great! I think it’s a must to organize everything!

      Reply
  49. Renee Walters

    25 September, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    My best cleaning tip is to start on one end of the house and work your way through it. It always helps me to start in the kitchen and than go to the bedrooms one by one.

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    • KatBp

      26 September, 2016 at 8:29 am

      I think that’s always a great idea too. That way you’re not starting all over the place.

      Reply
  50. kcgmorris

    27 September, 2016 at 3:13 am

    Great tips! We just had a new ceramic tile floor installed in our kitchen and I can’t wait to try amSwiffer Wet Jet on it. I also love the Swiffer dusters. They’re the easiest and most effect way I’ve ever cleaned our slatted wood blinds.

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    • KatBp

      27 September, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      Swiffer is so great! I’m glad you love them as well. Great to hear about your new flooring!

      Reply

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