While we’d all love to live in a perfectly clean home, actually getting everything in your house spick and span is much easier said than done! No one—well… almost no one—really loves to roll up their sleeves and dig into the mess.

Like it or not, though, it’s something we’ve all got to do from time to time if we don’t want to live in a pigsty. Luckily, some clever people have figured out ways to make cleaning a heck of a lot easier. These hints and tricks make easy work of cleaning each and every inch of your home. And the best part? You probably already have everything that you need to get started right under your nose!

1. It can be hard to clean your chrome faucets and water fixtures without leaving streaks or unsightly water marks. One great solution? Buff away smudges and grime by rubbing your faucets with wax paper.

2. Holding your dish sponges with binder clips is a great way to keep them on your sink without taking up so much space. And, as an added bonus, this method of storage helps air-dry them quickly—which is more sanitary!