Keeping hard-to-reach places clean and dust-free can sometimes seem like a never-ending battle. Whether cleaning air conditioning vents or scrubbing toilets, allowing dirt, dust and grime to accumulate only leads to a tougher cleaning job down the line.

Here is a list of some of the most effective tips and tricks to help you keep your home as clean as possible.

It has been psychologically proven that a cluttered home makes us feel anxious and unsettled. It’s hard to relax when surrounded by chaos. After all, your home is supposed to be a peaceful, joyful retreat from the noise, stress and chaos of the world outside. Here are 5 easy steps to help you declutter so that you can enjoy a zen-like blissful state of mind when you are at home.