How can keeping a small caddy of cleaning supplies make quick tidy-ups easier?

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When cleaning products are scattered—some under the sink, some in a bathroom, some in a random cupboard—starting even a small tidy-up feels like a project. You spend more time gathering supplies than actually cleaning.

A small caddy or basket stocked with basics—multi-surface spray, glass cleaner, a few cloths, scrub sponge, maybe a small brush—means you can grab one thing and move from room to room. See a mark on a table? Wipe it immediately. Spot a fingerprint on a mirror? Done in seconds.

You’re more likely to do small, frequent clean-ups when the tools are easy to grab. That reduces the need for giant, exhausting cleaning sessions.

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