Hack your holiday cleaning with our tips

Including five minute tasks to get your house looking great, [Book cover of "Wreck the Halls" by Tessa Bailey; handheld vacuum cleaner;" book cover of "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" by Toni Shiloh]( Photo by Avon / Bissell / Bethany House Publishers / Reviewed Since we’re well into December and I don’t want to brave the cold, you’ll find me with my nose stuck in a book for the next few weeks. On my list? A whole bunch of holiday romances. [These are some of our favorites]( one up if you’re trying to reach a reading goal before the end of 2023. We know the last thing you want to be doing this time of year is cleaning, so we compiled our favorite holiday cleaning hacks below. But if you think your home will need more than a quick tidy before your guests arrive, we’ve also [prioritized the areas you should focus on](. Enjoy your Monday, Sara Beth Bolin Staff Writer, Newsletters Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. [Electric broom; Robot vacuum and iPhone with app; red candle in jar]( Photo by Kärcher / iRobot / Yankee Candle / Reviewed HOW TO HACK YOUR HOLIDAY CLEANING This holiday season, we’d rather spend more time with our families and eating cookies by the tree instead of cleaning, thank you very much. To cut down on the time you spend with your cleaning tools, our experts put together our favorite holiday cleaning hacks. If you have five minutes, [there’s something you can tidy](. Set a timer and tackle one of these mini tasks. Grab a [Magic Eraser]( and wipe down your bathroom, [clean off your counter]( or give your kitchen a [good sweep](. You can also set your [robot vacuum]( to run while you check something else off your list and become a champion of multitasking. Is your clutter… well… cluttering? [Our experts know just how to hide it](. Use [baskets]( or [storage furniture]( to stash something while your guests are here. We also like [these organizers]( for keeping cords from cramping your style. And if toys have taken over every room in your house, it may be time to invest in [some storage for them]( too. More Stories #[Bottle of olive oil wrapped in gold foil]( Giada De Laurentiis shares her favorite things We sat down with celebrity chef, TV host, and entrepreneur Giada De Laurentiis to talk about her favorite products, from a sturdy spatula to wine jelly. [READ MORE]( #[Matching grey sweatsuit]( Have yourself a comfy little Christmas Sometimes, you need to stay in and celebrate in comfort. These pajama sets are perfect for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and every day in between. [READ MORE]( #[Snow shovel]( The best snow shovels It’s better to be prepared with a good snow shovel than to be stuck in a blizzard with one that won’t do its job. The best snow shovels we’ve tested can clear your driveway, sidewalk, and more in a jiffy. [READ MORE]( #[Cyberpunk video game]( Where to find these award-winning games The Game Awards took place last week, and some of our favorite games of the year won big. Want to play one? We found the best places to buy them. [READ MORE]( Shop these deals - [Our favorite workout leggings]( are just $23 today. - Save 30% on [the best dna testing kit]( we've tried. - THESE ARE [THE TOP DEALS WE FOUND AT WALMART]( THOSE LAST GIFTS ON YOUR LIST. [Placeholder] JOIN THE CARPOOL [Subscribe to our monthly newsletter]( and get expert guidance for every stage of your parenting journey. [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2023 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](