Good Housekeeping Cleaning Shortcuts

There are all kinds of methods and hacks for cleaning just about everything — some of them more effective than others. There are golden rules, 15-minute and 20-minute rules and various stage cleaning methods, which instruct you to follow two, three or up to five steps to help ensure that your home is spotless at all times. But, at the end of the day, most people are just looking for the best cleaning tips to help them clean faster, more effectively and less frequently. Luckily, we know how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to cleaning so you can actually get your home sparkling with minimal effort. Grab your gear and check out these tips from our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab. Before you know it, you'll have every task on your checklist done.