The other day, I walked into the guest bathroom and noticed a huge smudge across the mirror. The previous night, my teen daughter and her friend were applying charcoal face masks in there. I'm sure they splashed the mirror, and then quick-wiped it with a towel. They actually cleaned up whatever other mess they may have made because the rest of the bathroom looked very clean, but that big smudge automatically gave it an unkempt look. Windex to the rescue and two minutes later, it looked lovely again. It is amazing how one little fix could make such a big difference.

This got me thinking about other similar instances that, when ignored, could make one's home look disorganized or dirty...and how rectifying those issues can quickly result in a more organized, cleaner look.

1) Faucets with water spots, toothpaste, or other smudges or grime on them. Wipe off and shine the various faucets in your home for a quick fix...kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, bathtub faucets, etc. You may be amazed at how simply shining up your faucets can make these rooms look so much cleaner.

2) Squished pillows tossed haphazardly on sofas and beds. When you lean back on a sofa pillow, it's going to get squished and maybe even dug into one of the couch cushions. When you're done using it, fluff it in your hands to get it back in shape, and then place it nicely on the sofa, arranged with the other throw pillows if applicable. The same goes for bed pillows. After you get up in the morning and they're aired out a bit, fluff them, straighten out the pillow cases, and place them nicely on the bed for later.

3) Unmade beds. Speaking of pillows, let's chat about unmade beds. I know... I know...you're going to just sleep in it again later. But there is something very special about turning down the sheets on a beautifully made bed, rather than slipping into a mess of disheveled sheets and blankets. Plus, unmade beds make a room look completely disorganized...beds are the focal points of bedrooms. When you get up in the morning, allow your bed to air out a bit while you're getting ready for the day...and then make your bed. If it takes too long to make your bed, it may be time to simplify your bed coverings.

4) Surface clutter. No matter what surface it is...the kitchen counter, a home office desk, the bathroom counter, the coffee table...if there are some (or many) stray items on them, it's not going to make the room look organized and presentable. Put stray items back in their homes. If they don't have homes, designate these places.

5) Filled trash containers. Kitchen trash containers filled to the top are often accompanied with an odor. So even if your home looks fairly clean, the smell coming from the trash may be hinting otherwise. Don't wait so long to get rid of your trash. Put filled bags in a larger trash receptacle in your garage (or outside) until trash day. The same goes for bathroom trash containers. Don't wait until they're overflowing to empty them out.

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There is tons of paper pouring into our homes every day....bills, warranties, receipts, important documents, user manuals, bank statements, letters, promotions, insurance papers, employment and medical information, school papers, magazines, newspapers, etc. etc. etc. This never-ending paper monster grows on tables, countertops, desks, and dozens of other surfaces and drawers, until it's seemingly too overwhelming to conquer.

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