{"id":2254,"date":"2025-04-11T16:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T16:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/?p=2254"},"modified":"2025-04-18T14:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:57:14","slug":"moms-shared-their-secret-cleaning-rules-and-im-obsessed-these-cleaning-tips-are-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/moms-shared-their-secret-cleaning-rules-and-im-obsessed-these-cleaning-tips-are-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"Moms Shared Their Secret Cleaning Rules and I\u2019m Obsessed (These cleaning tips are gold!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-1-1-240x300.png?resize=240%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2253 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-1-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-1-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-1-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"\">Hi Domestic Darlings! I came across this amazing thread and couldn\u2019t wait to share it with you. Someone had asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s a cleaning rule you swear by that no one can change your mind about?\u201d The answers were&nbsp;<em>*chef\u2019s kiss<\/em>.*<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Whether you\u2019re a seasoned homemaker or just trying to keep the floors visible under life\u2019s chaos, (same same girl!) these tips are pure gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Grab your coffee, and get ready to be inspired by the cleaning wisdom of women who\u2019ve been there, done that, and have some time tested hacks for keeping a happy, clean home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">@PokeeBae\u2019s Cleaning Tips from a Pro Cleaner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">@PokeeBae, who knows her stuff as a former professional house cleaner, shares this set of non-negotiables we can all learn from. She&nbsp;<em>says<\/em>:<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-2-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2252 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-2-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-2-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-2-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"text-body list-disc list-inside pl-[24px] py-1.5 [&amp;_ul]:pl-4 [&amp;_ul]:py-0 [&amp;_ol]:pl-4 [&amp;_ol]:py-0 wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">\u201cMaking the bed every day is useless and a waste of time.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u201cUsing the dishwasher is more environmentally friendly and more sanitary than handwashing because of the extreme heat.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u201cIf you\u2019re letting your pets on your countertop\/tables, your house is never actually clean.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u201cYou clean from top to bottom always\u2014that way dust\/crumbs, etc., fall to the floor before you vacuum and mop.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Now, this is spot-on wisdom, especially about cleaning top to bottom. Honestly, I live by this rule! Also, while I\u2019m not a \u201cmake-the-bed&#8221; girl myself, I&nbsp;<em>do<\/em>&nbsp;believe in airing the bed in the morning. It helps reduce allergies and fights dust mites. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/this-crazy-simple-5-minute-morning-hack-is-the-cleaning-motivation-you-need-today\/\">You can check out my post&nbsp;here&nbsp;to see how and why I do it this way.<\/a> <\/strong>(But I also put the body doubling video of me airing the bed, down below in case you\u2019d rather just watch.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Body Doubling Clean with Me: Let&#039;s Air the Bed! | Do this when you don\u2019t feel like cleaning\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HjYEhiMszFc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-3-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2256 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-3-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-3-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-3-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Rule #1: @uwondacarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">@uwondacarter\u00a0<em>says<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cBathing towels are not for wiping spills.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cAlways keep your house guest ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cDo not put wet towels, washcloths, or clothes in the hamper. Let them dry first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cDo not use an indoor broom outside and vice versa.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Listen, she is out here making sense. I mean, who wants damp smelly laundry in the hamper causing mildew and mold? When it comes towels, I personally keep white fluffy towels for baths and cheap colored ones for cleaning spills. This way everyone knows what each is for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">For staying guest-ready, I do a quick 30-minute cleaning routine every morning. It doesn\u2019t have to be spotless, but it\u2019s just enough so I\u2019m not panicking when someone drops by. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/radio.domesticdaydreams.com\/opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(You can get my 30 minute cleaning routine here!)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Hack #2: @msmellowee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">@msmellowee knows what\u2019s up when she\u00a0<em>says<\/em>, \u201cCleaning up while cooking\u2014not letting the countertop get messy.\u201d This tip right here? It&#8217;s the only way I survive cooking most of our meals from scratch.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-4-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2257 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-4-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-4-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-4-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">If you haven\u2019t yet hopped on the clean-as-you-cook routine, you\u2019re missing out. I dedicated a whole YouTube video and blog post to this gem because it seriously works wonders. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/lazy-mom-kitchen-clean-up-hacks-thatll-save-your-sanity-adhd-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can check it out&nbsp;here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Quick Kitchen Clean-Up Hacks That Will Blow Your ADHD Mind | Coffee Chat\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zUn4djmf9S8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-5-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2258 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-5-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-5-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-5-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Rule #3: @Witt2457<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">@witt2457 keeps it real and gives us all permission to breathe a little with her cleaning motto. She\u00a0<em>says<\/em>, \u201cMy house is clean enough to be healthy and dirty enough to be happy. The operative words being clean enough. Martha Stewart does not live in my house.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">This is a\u00a0<em>perfect<\/em>\u00a0reminder that your version of \u201cclean\u201d doesn\u2019t have to look like a Jennifer on Instagrams perfectly curated home on her IG feed. Personally I believe a good bare minimum standard is sanitary bathrooms, a clean kitchen, available clean clothes, and picked-up trash. If you have kids, the toys will come back out anyway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Hack #4: hello.itsminji<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When it comes to mopping, @hello.itsminji nails it with a golden rule. She&nbsp;<em>says<\/em>, \u201cYou should vacuum\/sweep before mopping. You can\u2019t mop if you haven\u2019t vacuumed all the crumbs and dust.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-6-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2259 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-6-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-6-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-6-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">This is 100% right. I usually spot-sweep and mop in the evenings as part of my evening cleaning routine, but once a week, I have a dedicated \u201cfloor day\u201d where I go all out with a deeper clean. <strong>You can check out my full <a href=\"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-evening-reset-guide-5-things-i-do-every-night-for-a-stress-free-morning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evening routine post&nbsp;here<\/a>&nbsp;and my <a href=\"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/the-weekly-cleaning-schedule-for-working-moms-that-will-save-your-sanity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly cleaning schedule&nbsp;here.<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/the-weekly-cleaning-schedule-for-working-moms-that-will-save-your-sanity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-7-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2260 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-7-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-7-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-7-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Rule #5: @_lighter.days_<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Overwhelm is real, which is why @_lighter.days_ advises us to clean as we go. She&nbsp;<em>says<\/em>, \u201cA little task throughout the day so there\u2019s not a seemingly insurmountable task at the end. It honestly just works in every area of the home. Cleaning as you go prevents overwhelmed paralyzation from mess later.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">YES. Taking things one small step at a time is how I manage to keep my head above water too. It\u2019s easier to chip away at clutter rather than face a giant mountain of it all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Hack #6: @clback_xo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">@clback_xo shares a rule we&#8217;ve all heard many a time. Because it&#8217;s TRUE. She\u00a0<em>says<\/em>, \u201cEverything has a spot to be. Don\u2019t put it down; put it away. And put it away where it goes every time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-8-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2261 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-8-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-8-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-8-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">This is so simple yet so effective. It\u2019s a habit I teach in my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/radio.domesticdaydreams.com\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cleaning routines<\/a><\/strong> because it keeps clutter from taking over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-9-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2262 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-9-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-9-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-9-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Rule #7: @oliviaannan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">@oliviaannan puts it perfectly. She&nbsp;<em>says<\/em>, \u201cDo the dishes after every single meal and fold the laundry as the dryer finishes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Here\u2019s my take on dishes, especially when you\u2019re cooking and the kitchen gets chaotic. I recommend filling one side of the sink or a tub with hot soapy water as you cook. Toss dishes in to soak as you use them, then wash or load as soon as you can. It\u2019s easy, and honestly, it just feels good to get ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Hack #8: @sitabiantiara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">@sitabiantiara\u2019s rule is one I\u2019ve have myself because it\u2019s a lifesaver. She&nbsp;<em>says<\/em>, \u201cDeep cleaning my house before traveling, including emptying the laundry basket, changing the bedsheets, mopping the floor, cleaning the fridge, and taking the trash out.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-11-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2264 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-11-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-11-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-11-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Not gonna lie, there\u2019s nothing like coming home to a clean house post-travel. Personally, I listen to one of my Domestic Daydreams Radio episodes before we leave on a trip. The Saturday morning routine where I change sheets and do a reset is my favorite, but you can find some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/radio.domesticdaydreams.com\/opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free episodes to try&nbsp;here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-12-1.png?resize=811%2C1013&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2265 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-12-1.png?w=811&amp;ssl=1 811w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-12-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cleaning-rules-tweets-domestic-daydreams-12-1.png?resize=768%2C959&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Cleaning Rule<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-bold text-h3 leading-[40px] pt-[21px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\">For me, listening to Domestic Daydreams Radio is the #1 rule I can\u2019t live without. Each episode guides you step-by-step through morning or evening routines, giving you clear instructions (and removing decision fatigue!). With just 30 minutes a day, my home stays guest-ready, and I don\u2019t have to feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Want to try it for yourself? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/radio.domesticdaydreams.com\/opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can find free episodes&nbsp;here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Which rule speaks to you the most? Maybe it\u2019s clean-as-you-cook, top-to-bottom dusting, or putting everything in its place. Whatever you choose, remember that small, consistent habits are what matter. You\u2019ve got this! \ud83d\udc95<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi Domestic Darlings! 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