198: Cleaning Tips that Don't Feel Too Extreme with Morgan Flores
Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional livingShow Notes
I sat down with professional house cleaner Morgan Flores, and she gave me permission to stop feeling guilty about my imperfect floor boards…while giving us tips to keep the house a bit more sparkling!
Morgan shares everything from her exact vacuum technique to the truth about why decluttering makes cleaning so much easier.
Whether you're drowning in laundry or just want a few pro tricks up your sleeve, this episode will leave you feeling more capable and a lot less guilty about the state of your home.
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