My cleaning caddy needed a little reorganizing and as I was working on this yesterday, I began to think about my “faux cleaning” routine that I do before we have unexpected guests.
Since I get to cover the entertainment category on Frugal Hacks, I thought it would be fun to share my quick tips for making your home look clean without really cleaning.
I am the first to raise my hand that I have been embarrassed when an unexpected person shows up and my house is a complete disaster. I try very hard to maintain things around here, but with two children under five, I often feel like all I am doing is damage control.
I am also a perfectionist and I hate for anyone to come over here without me being prepared for them. Even among friends and family, it is important to me to feel in control of a situation.
Having a website that helps moms stay organized makes me feel like I should be even more zealous in my attempts to keep up with the house.
Let’s face it though, I am only human! We do the best we can throughout the week, but when that unexpected guest comes knocking, it feels good to have a game plan to fake them out with your cleaning routine.
I hope you get a chance to read the post and can share your own routines with me! As moms, I am sure we can all use a little help in this department.
I keep baby wipes in the bathroom… if I know I’m having guests, I wipe down the counter and toilet really quickly, pull the shower curtain closed, turn on the overhead “night light” and light a candle… 2 minutes, tops! But it looks neat and clean.
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Great article at Frugal Hacks, and I could have written your Mom Advice post! The possibility of an unexpected guest is a big cleaning motivator for me. Good advice!
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