Keep neat countertops

Get it off the worktop with hooks. Use self-adhesive ones for lightweight things such as aprons, towels, plastic bags, and so on. Screw metal hooks into the wall or cupboard to hang cups and utensils.

Avoid food-borne illness

The most important element in avoiding food-borne illness starts at the sink. As you cook and clean throughly, wash with soap then dry your hands frequently, using a hand towel but not the one you use to dry your dishes!

Vacuum last!

Vacuum last. Dust, polish, make beds, cler cleanng knocks oan the walls if needed---do all cleaning tasks BEFORE you run the vacuum. That way you catch any dust and dirt your cleaning knocks to the floor.

Clean often!!

Clean little and often and you will enjoy a home that's mostly clean most of the time! Wait two months until it's filthy and having a major job means a clean home only occasionally.

Don't let germs breed

Germs breed fastest in wet environments. So if there is a risk that the surface you are cleaning won't dry in a reasonable time, wipe it with a clean cloth or a paper towel.

Always dry floors

Tile, especially ceramic tile, is very slippery when wet. Take care as you clean, and if you can't be absolutely certain that no one will enter the room in the next 30 minutes, dry the floor with dry towels.