When you?re leading a busy life, scrubbing your home from top to bottom is probably the last thing you want to do with your time. ?Most of us enjoy a clean, tidy space, but it can be a real challenge to stay on top of household chores when the time is short,? says Belgravia estate agent, Best Gapp. Here?s the good news – we?ve put together a handy list of our favourite cleaning hacks to keep your home fresh and lovely without the pain.
1. Fall in love with lemons

Lots of household cleaning products are lemon scented – why" Because it?s one of the freshest, cleanest smell out there and it can really lift the senses. Instead of using harsh chemicals, using a squeeze of lemon when you?re cleaning can work wonders at cutting through grease and making your sink sparkle. 2. Look after your sponges
Sponges can be a breeding ground for nasty bacteria – all those warm, moist conditions are inviting germs to set up home and wreak their havoc. A quick hack to keep your sponge free from yuck is to give it a good wash in soapy water then pop it in the microwave for half a minute. It?ll be as good as new and if the quality is good you can repeat the process every few days to keep things fresh
3. Use more vinegar

Many grandmothers will be able to tell you about the virtues of vinegar when it comes to cleaning glass, and there?s a good reason. A good squirt of vinegar is just as good as any chemical, and it?s also great for getting rid of hard water splashes on mi...