The best cleaning and organizing tip is to Declutter.

With less to collect dust, there is less to clean and fewer exposures to cleaning products.

Make one or at most two passes through a room with three plastic tubs labelled: “Put Away”, “Give Away/Sell”, and “Throw Away”.

Rule #1 – You don’t need to organize anything you’re getting rid of.
Rule #2 – Organize “on purpose” and ensure each kept item has a purpose and a place.
Rule #3 – When in doubt, bag up items to declutter the space and place them in separate clear plastic tubs for temporary storage in a garage or utility area.

Revisit the items in a month to see which ones should go and which should stay.

Tip for school cleaning professionals: The less cluttered classrooms are, the easier and faster they are to Clean for Health. Team with faculty and students to declutter for a healthier learning environment.