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The Problem with Your “Tried-and-True” Cleaning Routine — and How to Upgrade It

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Most of us clean on autopilot: We have our time-tested routines, and each session is pretty much a copy-paste job. It may work okay, but we’re likely missing tweaks and upgrades that can make the job a lot easier — and get our homes a lot cleaner. Consider the floors. If your routine involves a vacuum step and then a mopping step, it’s time for an update. READ MORE...

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