It is not always easy to keep your house clean. However, the way your house looks, clean or dirty, can be a direct reflection of yourself (whether you intend it to be or not!). By establishing a simple cleaning schedule with simple cleaning tools and methods, your home will always be a perfect reflection/extension of yourself!!

It is very important when creating a useful cleaning schedule that you make sure it fits in with your current schedule. Much like the dreaded workout schedule the cleaning schedule (if you want to maintain a tidy home) needs to just be part of your everyday schedule. Sit down for a few minutes at the start of every week and plan you cleaning schedule for the week. By doing this you can not only make time for all the small cleaning projects (example: wiping up that glob of toothpaste hanging out in your sink) but also schedule time for larger more time consuming "every-so-often" projects (example: cleaning out the lint cave in your dryer).

1.) Clorox Wipes

Clorox Wipes are perfect for quick everyday jobs. Use these wipes to clean up everything from kitchen spills to that glob of toothpaste in your bathroom sink.

2.) Microfiber Cloths

These revolutionary cloths work for so many different cleaning tasks. They give you a spot free shine on all your favorite dishes and glasses. They are also great for getting those little finger and/or puppy prints off your plasma TV screen. If you have a smooth glass top stove these microfiber cloths will give you a streak free shine!

3.) Toilet Wand

These can be a bit expensive but they are so convenient. Say good-bye to sticking your hands and arms into the toilet in order to get it really clean. With the toilet wand the scrubbing pad does all the work.

4.) Soap Squirting Dish Scrub

This device should be mandatory for every kitchen sink. This brush is perfect for those of you whose dishwasher always leaves little gifts of particle residue! Simply scrub off excess food before putting your dishes in the dishwasher. Your dishes will be sparkling clean after every wash.

5.) As-Seen-On-TV Swivel Sweep

The SS is perfect for cleaning up pet hair from hardwood floors as well as dirt and crumbs from everyday living.

The most important thing to remember, when trying to get a handle on cleaning your house, is to take tasks one at a time. It is easy to get overwhelmed. However, if your feel yourself starting panic try starting with three items. Pick up and put away three items then pick three more. Try doing this for one hour then move on to another task. If the cleaning in threes does not work try loading your favorite music onto your ipod or CD player. Let the music inspire you to start cleaning one room at a time! Good luck and remember to never panic!