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Where should I start cleaning?

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If you don't know where to start, try tidying up your floors, then sweep or vacuum. You might also go through and clear out any paper, cards, and old receipts. Remember, wherever you start, no matter how small it is, it's progress!

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How can I make cleaning more fun?

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Try making a cleaning playlist with all of your favorite songs! Music can help boost your mood, and it will make your chores seem more interesting.

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How do I quickly declutter a room?

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Try tidying 5 things in 5 minutes—set a timer, then find 5 things that are out of place. Either put them where they go or get rid of them.

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Why do you need to clean your room?

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If you don't clean your room, it will become messy and smelly, which is unpleasant. It will be hard to find things, which is frustrating. If you leave food and crumbs in there, it might attract vermin. It also just feels uncomfortable. And your friends might be so disgusted they'll spread rumors about your dirty room. Those are just some of the reasons why you need to clean your room.

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How can I keep my room clean. I try, but I am busy, and it always gets messy again.

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Set aside 10 to 30 minutes in the morning or at night to pick up a little, and clean on a regular basis. Make a weekly cleaning schedule and work it into your time.

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I live with my brother and he always makes the room messy. What should I do?

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Have a talk with your brother, tell him you're trying to keep the room clean, and ask him to make more of an effort. If he's unwilling to do that, ask him to at least keep the mess on his side of the room. If all else fails, ask your parents to talk to him.

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My room is constantly getting dirty. How can I keep my room clean and organized all the time?

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Spend 5-10 minutes cleaning up each day and put things away after use. You could also set a goal for yourself to keep your room clean and keep it clean for one or two weeks. Once you get through the one or two weeks you will likely be in a good habit of cleaning.

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What cleaning product should I use if I have pets?

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Try using natural and/or pet friendly or children cleaner, and make sure whatever natural cleaner you use won't react badly with your type of pet.

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What if I can't get under certain items?

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You could ask someone to help you move whatever it is you need to clean under. You can also slide a broom pretty easily under most pieces of furniture if you just need to sweep some dust or debris out.

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What if you want to keep everything you have in your room right now?

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You can organize all your items by category or frequency of use. Place them in the right places. This way you can keep everything and still make your room neat and tidy.

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I’m 15 and very busy. I don’t have time to clean my room, and it’s a mess. What do I do?

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Spend 20 minutes cleaning up. You've got 20 minutes.

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