{"id":107,"date":"2026-06-24T22:35:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleaningplusstl.com\/new\/?p=107"},"modified":"2026-06-24T22:35:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:35:19","slug":"how-to-keep-your-home-clean-between-professional-cleanings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleaningplusstl.com\/new\/2026\/06\/24\/how-to-keep-your-home-clean-between-professional-cleanings\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Home Clean Between Professional Cleanings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1954\">Hiring a professional cleaning service is a great investment \u2014 but what about the days in between visits?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2079\">At Cleaning Plus St. Louis, we recommend a few simple habits that keep your home looking fresh between scheduled cleanings.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2112\">1. Follow the 15-Minute Rule<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2155\">Spend 15 minutes each evening tidying up:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2242\">\n<li data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2181\">\n<p data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2181\">Put away items left out<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2210\">\n<p data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2210\">Wipe down kitchen counters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2242\">\n<p data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2242\">Load or unload the dishwasher<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2286\">A little daily effort prevents big messes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2327\">2. Keep Cleaning Supplies Accessible<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2363\">Store basic supplies in key areas:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2476\">\n<li data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2397\">\n<p data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2397\">Disinfecting wipes in bathrooms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2432\">\n<p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2432\">Microfiber cloths in the kitchen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2476\">\n<p data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2476\">A small handheld vacuum for quick pickups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2547\">When cleaning tools are easy to grab, you\u2019re more likely to use them.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2578\">3. Make Beds Every Morning<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2651\">It takes less than five minutes but instantly makes bedrooms look neat.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2691\">4. Stay Ahead of High-Traffic Areas<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2822\">Entryways, kitchens, and living rooms collect dirt quickly. Sweep, vacuum, or wipe these areas regularly to maintain cleanliness.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2868\">5. Let Professionals Handle the Deep Work<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"3027\">While daily maintenance helps, deep cleaning tasks like baseboards, ceiling fans, tile grout, and detailed bathroom scrubbing are best left to professionals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3126\"><strong>Cleaning Plus keeps your home consistently clean so you can focus on what matters most.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring a professional cleaning service is a great investment \u2014 but what about the days in between visits? At Cleaning Plus St. Louis, we recommend a few simple habits that keep your home looking fresh between scheduled cleanings. 1. 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