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Nothing beats the feeling of having a clean home. However, most people don't enjoy having to put in the work to perform chores. Keeping your house tidy can take a lot of time and effort, and depending on your lifestyle, performing a deep clean might not be something you can do as often as you'd want to.

Fortunately, according to a cleaning expert, there is a task that can be done in just minutes and will leave your home feeling a lot more clean, with just minimal effort.

The cleaning expert recommends wiping down your kitchen worktops everyday. Kitchens are the most used rooms in the home, meaning they are also typically where the biggest messes happen, and so according to Ideal Home "for an instantly cleaner home", simply focus on getting your worktop clean.

Catherine Green, cleaning expert at smol, said: "If I had to choose just one daily habit to stick to, it would be giving your food prep surfaces a proper wipe down.

"Crumbs, sticky spots and the little splashes you don't always notice until they've dried and getting rid of them can make your space feel much cleaner."

However, the cleaning task isn't just about making things look good. It also stops things like bacteria or mould being present across the home.

The expert added: "But it's not just about keeping things looking neat; this also stops bacteria, mould and all sorts of unvited extras from making themselves at home; a clean surface means you can chop an apple, make a sandwich, or roll out pastry without worrying about yesterday's leftovers joining in.

"It takes seconds, but it's one of those quiet little habits that keep your home healthy without you even realising it!"

It's all about dealing with today's mess today, rather than pushing it for tomorrow.

Olivia Young, cleaning expert at Astonish, said: "I'd say the key is to tidy as you go. I know it's not always ideal, but taking just 30 seconds to straighten the cushions and fold the blankets after an evening in the living room, or five minutes to load the dishwasher and wipe the counters after dinner, makes such a big difference to how clean your home feels - and how you feel mentally."

When adding simple tasks to your daily route, it makes those deep cleaning moments all the more easy.