Sometimes you don't have hours to clean and organize your home, but you may still want it somewhat presentable. Here's a fairly quick, 40-minute plan to give your home a quick organizing and cleaning makeover.

1) Spend a few minutes planning. Focus your efforts on those areas that you, or any guests, can see at a glance, such as the entryway, the kitchen, the living room, and/or the guest bathroom. Time Required: 5 Minutes

2) Do a quick pick up. Using a large hamper, go into each of these rooms one at a time collecting anything out of place. Put these items back into their designated homes. Time Required: 10 Minutes

3) Do some light dusting and vacuuming. Pay more attention to those areas that look dusty, such as glass coffee tables. Then, quickly dust the other pieces of furniture with a feather duster. You probably won't have time to pick up every item, so dust around them for now. Vacuum quickly, specifically anywhere you notice crumbs or lint. You probably don't have time to move the furniture, so vacuum around it for now. Time Required: 10 Minutes

4) Sanitize the bathroom. Quickly run a few disinfectant wipes over the countertops, sink, and floor. Deodorize the toilet and be sure there's enough toilet paper available. Shine any stainless steel surfaces and mirrors with window cleaner. Add some fresh towels and you're done for now. Time Required: 10 Minutes

5) Add some finishing touches. Dim the lights to reduce the chances of dusty areas being seen and to provide a comfy atmosphere. Light a scented candle. Place some fresh flowers in a vase in a very visible spot. Put on your music that best suits the mood you're trying to convey. Time required: 5 Minutes

No, it's probably not perfect. But it's good enough for now.

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___ 2. Quick-clean the bathroom. Add some toilet bowl cleaner to the toilet and let it sit for a few minutes. In the meantime, disinfect the counter. Then wipe the mirrors and faucets with window cleaner to remove smudges. Finally swish the toilet with a toilet brush. The shower and tub generally take longer to clean, so if you don't have time, save those jobs for tomorrow.

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