Easy Spring Cleaning Tips For People Who…Hate Cleaning

Use microfiber to dust & clean

“Anyone who hates cleaning should invest in microfiber towels,” Emery advises. “Just a few quick swipes on any surface will remove all dust, dirt, and grime.”Microfiber is a special kind of synthetic fiber that’s split into ultra-fine strands — and when they’re woven together into a cloth, it becomes super porous. All that absorbing power helps you remove dirt and dust efficiently when you’re cleaning furniture — or any surface, really — rather than just pushing filth around in circles (like you might with a paper towel). AdvertisementBetter yet, you can throw microfiber towels in the washing machine so you’ll be able to use them for years — which means you’ll save moneyand precious environmental resources.

Invest in smart cleaning gadgets

Springing for whatever newfangled piece of cleaning technology that’s taking over your TikTok feed can feel like a bit of a hoax, but Emery says thereare certain goods worth the splurge, especially if you’re looking for ways to avoid cleaning with your own hands at all costs. “Let the smart home gadgets and robots clean for you,” she says. “I use a robot vacuum all the time, in virtually every room of the house. I can even control it with an app when I’m not home.”So, if you’re looking forward to returning to a clean apartment — but you have no interest incleaning said apartment — what could be better than a robot that tackles the whole charade for you?Not all robot vacuums are created equal, though. That's why Emery recommendsEcovacs'newest model — the DEEBOT X1 OMNI — which mops, vacuums AND cleans itself (like a cat). Better yet, the thing has supercharged suction power derived from the same technology used by self-driving cars – so you know you can trust it to do the dirty work for you. And let's be honest: when was the latest time you actually managed to drag a mop (and a bucket?!) out? Surely your floors could use some love, and this little robot can make 'em sparkle like the Chrysler Building.AdvertisementOh, and not only does it come with a cleaning/charging station that can auto-empty, auto-wash, auto-refill, and auto-dry your system (the whole thing will dry itself sans foul odors in less than two hours), but italso operates by way of voice control...so you canliterally tell it what to do, while you sit back and stream the Anna Delvey documentary.

Clean! The! Air!

Sure, you can’tseefilth floating in the air quite as clearly as the clothing accumulating in small mountains across your bedroom floor, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do something about it. And Emery believes spring is the perfect time to do an air quality check in your home. First, she advises that you change your HVAC filter every season. “A clean HVAC filter will guarantee that you’re breathing cleaner air at home,” she says. “Plus, it’ll protect your HVAC system, so you won’t be spending extra money on maintenance or repairs.” Next, she recommends investing in an air quality monitor that can test for radon and other harmful contaminants in the air — just to be safe. And lastly, she suggests swapping your current garden-variety light bulbs for a brand that actually kills germs — like the specialty bulbs (available at most standard hardware stores) that can neutralize any germs or odors they encounter while switched on. “Air cleansing products like these require such little effort,” she says, “so they’re perfect for people who hate germs as much as they hate cleaning.”

Stick to multi-use cleaning tools

AdvertisementThink about it: If you’ve gotone tool in hand that allows you to tackle all kinds of different surfaces or problem areas in your home, you’ll certainly make it through more tasks atfaster rates. “I'd definitely recommend a floor cleaning tool that can double as a vacuum and a mop — and can support different cleaning needs, from a quick scrub before bed to a more thorough, deep clean before having friends over," she says. And if you go with a dual mop-vacuum robot like the lastest ECOVACS model, the whole system will take up afraction of the space a traditional mop and vacuum would require, which will certainly help you keep those closets organized.Oh, and it doesn't hurt that the thing is so sleek, it basically looks like the Tesla of robot vacuums. You could absolutely be forgiven for mistaking it for some piece of minimalist home decor.

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