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Save time cleaning your home with the “one tool” method

With the one-tool method, it is possible to clean faster
With the "One Tool" method, it is possible to clean faster Photo: Getty Images

October 10, 2024, 10:41 am | Read time: 3 minutes

As a rule, you want to invest as little time as possible in cleaning your home. At the same time, you want to work efficiently so that your own four walls are clean at the end. The so-called “one tool” method can help you do just that. myHOMEBOOK reveals what’s behind the principle and how you can save time.

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If you find the motivation to tidy or clean your home, it can sometimes degenerate into a real cleaning frenzy. What begins as a simple dusting can lead to tidying drawers or finding stains in previously unnoticed corners that now need to be removed. The apartment may be tidier and cleaner afterward – but it takes time. To clean your home efficiently, you can use the “one tool” method.

Clean your home quickly with the “one tool” method

The “one tool” method can help you clean your home quickly. “However, ‘quickly’ is relative here. The method focuses on avoiding distractions from the actual task by not taking on new cleaning tasks or using countless cleaning tools – instead, you use just one cleaning tool at a time. The aim is to simplify the cleaning routine. Switching between different cloths, sponges, vacuum cleaners, mops, and so on takes time.

Using a single cleaning tool or utensil for a specific task is more efficient and time-saving – this is the core principle of the “one tool” method. This also means vacuuming the entire floor first before starting to clean another area.

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Cleaning without excessive demands

In practice, the “one tool” method encourages more thoughtful cleaning. Which tools and utensils can be used in a variety of ways, and which are too specialized to clean several areas? So how about using a soft, high-quality cotton cloth that is suitable for numerous surfaces in the room instead of using several cloths and special rags? The same applies to cleaning products. It is ideal to limit yourself to a few multifunctional products that can be used on several surfaces. These include many household remedies such as vinegar, baking soda, soft soap, bar soap, or even standard dish soap.

The “one tool” method can, therefore, help to save time – but not at the expense of cleanliness in the home. It offers an approach to organizing your cleaning routine and making it more efficient without feeling overwhelmed. The method serves as a reminder that you don’t need to get your household in perfect order in a single day; instead, you can distribute the various tasks over several days.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of MYHOMEBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@petbook.de.

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