The hassles of home cleaning are many. Countertops get dirty, sinks and drains get clogged, and bathrooms can get pretty nasty and the mess always finds a way to build back up again. Plus, there’s always the challenge of trying to fit cleaning into an already busy schedule. But the hassle is worth it to have a clean and organized home. Here are several cleaning hacks professionals swear by that can make the process easier:

1. Use multipurpose cleaners
Multipurpose cleaners are versatile and can be used on a variety of surfaces, including hardwood floors, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. They typically contain various ingredients that help remove dirt, grime, and stains. As such, they allow you to do more cleaning without having to take the time to switch products. They are also easy to use and relatively inexpensive. Multipurpose appliances can also help clean up faster. For instance, look to Home Depot for an LG dishwasher black stainless to make washing dishes a synch.

2. Tidy up before cleaning
It may seem counterintuitive to “clean before you clean”, but there are a few reasons why you might want to tidy up your home before you start cleaning it. For one, it will be easier to clean surfaces if they are all clear of clutter. Additionally, if your home is cluttered, it may be difficult to determine where the dirt and dust are hiding, and it may therefore be harder to clean. By decluttering first, you can get a better sense of what needs to be done and create an effective cleaning strategy.

3. Map a cleaning route
By knowing where you are going to clean and in what order, you can save time by not having to backtrack or move things around multiple times. Additionally, if you have specific areas of your home that tend to get dirty more often than others, you can focus your efforts on those areas first to achieve the most thorough cleaning possible.

4. Invest in proper cleaning tools
A good set of cleaners will allow you to tackle the task at hand quickly and efficiently. If your tools are inadequate, you will have to spend more time and energy cleaning to get the same results you would get with the proper tools. Having the right cleaning tools is especially helpful when it comes to tackling tough messes, such as  those that tend to form on countertops and tile floors. They may be more expensive, but good cleaning tools are an important investment.

5. Schedule cleaning weekly
With a weekly cleaning schedule, you’ll never have to wonder what needs to be done around the house—everything will be neatly organized and laid out in a plan that you can easily follow. Plus, having a weekly cleaning schedule means you will be able to keep on top of your cleaning, resulting in less piled-up mess that you need to clean. Moreover, you can choose to split your weekly cleaning into manageable tasks that you perform throughout the week—for example, the bathrooms on Monday, the floors on Tuesday, and so on—or you can block off a longer period of time, like Sunday afternoons, to do everything at once. You can also schedule seasonal cleaning tasks. For instance, put changing the furnace filter, and cleaning the gutter guards and installing leaf shield gutter protection, right on your calendar

Not only will adopting the right tips help you clean your home more quickly and efficiently, but they can also help you save money on cleaning supplies. The above are some effective premium hacks to help you keep your home looking clean and tidy.