Learn the Basics of Continous Cleanup

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1. Wipe the kitchen counters down after you've prepared a meal of snack. Brush errant crumbs into your hand, then follow-up with a quick swipe of a wet sponge to dislodge any otherfood particles.

2. Shift clean dishes fron the dish rack directly into the proper cupboards before you wash your dity dishes.

3. Always aim to wash your dishes right after your meal, or at leat within the next two hours.

4. Take a quick pass at your s+ink with your sink hose so that stains and food particles dond't build up.

5. Sort magazines and papers into "old' and 'new' piles: place your old materials into the recycling bin and neatly stack the new stuff in a designated rack or table.

6. Hang up clothing before going to bed.

7. Put shoes away in clostes or other designated shoe storage areas.

8. Straighten sofa cushions and throws before you leave for the day.

9. Empty ashtrays and throw away take-out containers as soon as you've finished with them.