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"  There&amp;#039;s no doubt about it. The faster you can zip through your household cleaning chores the better. And, if you can save some money along the way even better! Here are a few of my favorite penny pinching cleaning tips: 1. Use only the amount of cleaner than you need for the job. This seems like common sense, but it&amp;#039;s easy to do otherwise. Automatically filling both dishwasher dispenser cups or spraying an entire mirror with glass cleaner are just two examples of how cleaning products can be overused. More isn&amp;#039;t better, just more expensive. Parcel out your laundry and dishwashing detergents according to the size and soil level of your loads. Spray your cloth or sponge instead of the surface and you&amp;#039;ll use less cleaning solution and eliminate extra wiping (and work), as well. 2. Consider multi-purpose and concentrated formulas. Combination glass and multi-surface cleaners tackle dirt and grime on a wide variety of surfaces and eliminate the need to buy (and store) multiple products. Concentrated formulas that you mix with water cost less per use than pre-mixed varieties and because they cut down on packaging and waste are a bonus to the environment, too. 3. Reduce disposables. No question. Single-use pads are convenient. But constantly buying duster and mop refills can really add up. Swap out some of your disposables for washable and reusable microfiber cloths or look for a mop that works with your own cleaner instead of the manufacturer&amp;#039;s refill and you&amp;#039;ll save. For more money-saving cleaning tips, including a look at the top steam mops from our recent Good Housekeeping Research Institute tests, check out my latest episode (below) on Yahoo! Financially Fit. To see firsthand how we test all the products we recommend, sign up for a Good Housekeeping Research Institute tour. Do you have any time or money- saving cleaning tips you swear by? Please share them with me in the comment section below! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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