Having a clean house is something that’s a non-negotiable for me. I remember when I was pregnant with Liam and people would say things like “your house will never be clean again.” I would laugh because no amount of momming was going to make me not have a clean house. Sure I have less time to do a lot of the house things, so we get creative. I have 3 busy mom cleaning hacks that mom or not you will love!
3 Busy Mom Cleaning Hacks
Hack 1: Have a nightly 15 minute speed clean. This is what we do every night before we go to bed. We fold up blankets on the couch, wipe down the kitchen counters, straighten up toys, and put things in their spot. It doesn’t take very long but it makes a huge difference.
Hack 2: Let the Neato do it for you! We were sent the Neato D7 robot vacuum recently and it’s been a game changer! This is unlike any other robot vacuum I’ve seen. Neato’s laser guided mapping technology means the D7 can create and save a map of your home so that you can have a custom clean. What I like about this is that not every single space NEEDS to be cleaned all the time. No-Go Lines and Zones mean you can split up the work to tackle the playroom while baby naps, but visit the nursery during bath time. This is the one we use the most. We tend to have it clean the playroom and other hallway areas while Liam is sleeping, but clean his room while we are in the playroom. We also have it clean the kitchen very last! And smartphone compatibility means you can deploy your Neato for whenever, wherever, allowing you to clean differently. So say I am not home but we are having company over, I can have it clean before we get home! Plus unlike round robot vacuums, Neato’s D-Shape design means that every corner will be cleaned. Dust and crumbs can’t hide in crevices anymore.
Hack 3: Lemons clean everything. Use lemons to get stains off of faucets and handles. Lemon and vinegar will also make a great mixture to clean your stove burners! Harsh chemicals are the worst. Also lemon and water boiled in a bowl in your microwave will steam clean it! Lemons are basically the do all of the cleaning world.
I would LOVE to know if you have any busy mom cleaning hacks you can share with us too! We all need them! Also if you want to get your own amazing Neato D7 use promo code Neely20 (20% off D7, no end date)!! ***US residents only
If you would like to win your own Neato D7 enter below! I will select the winner and contact them in one week! Good luck!
Didn’t know about the lemons – great tip! I try to do just one chore a day, and keep on top of the clutter as much as possible. The kids do help pick up when we threaten to keep their toys for a week. So that helps! The Neato robotic vacuum would be sooooo helpful in our house, to deal with the constant accumulation of dog hair, dirt, and crumbs. Not to mention the exercise my kids would get from chasing it around. 😄
It looks like a great vacuum for getting into all those hard to reach places, I have lots of nooks and cranies that are difficult to reach, with lots of sticky things discarded by the kids, this would be really useful to help pick them up xx
We had a robotic cleaner and we killed it unintentionally by dropping something on it. We never replaced it but with our upcoming move, I’ve been telling hubs how we need to get another one to help with the general dust and dog hair. Even more so since our new place will be single story!
I have a crawling baby that likes to stick everything in his mouth and two older siblings who love to leave messes. This would make my like a lot easier.
I live with an elderly relative who has a hard time vacuuming plus it needs to be done so often so it would help keep our house cleaner and make it easier on us.
My boys are always begging to get a robot vacuum! My in-laws have one and they have named her and like to chase it around the house. My home is all tile, so I think it would work really well here. I also do the 15 minute speed clean in the evening, mostly making sure the kitchen is clean before bed.
I would love to a robot vacuum especially for under bed spaces and those nooks and crannies where dust bunnies are breeding! Love the 15 minute speed clean!
We just got a new puppy, and the extra hair she sheds has already gotten me to increase my vaccuuming! I’ve been doing lots of homework about roombas and other robotic vaccuums, but hadn’t heard of the Neato brand until I read this post. It looks like a great little machine, exactly what I’ve been looking for!
I would love because now the vacuuming is too far and I between. This would actually help with the internal negative feelings that come sometimes because of this….way less stress and worrying. I major positive on life.
Great tips. That Neato cleaning machine not only looks easy to use but its compact enough to put it in the corner when not in use. I think the Neato Vacuum would be a great help for cleaning and cleaning up cat hair among other things. Less stress in vacuuming too. Hope I win. Enter me please.
These hacks are awesome! I like to hack my cleaning routine as much as I can. I really like this vacuum, I have been looking for something like this and need to pick one up finally!
We have 5 pets in our house and need help desperately with the dog/cat hair that seems to always be around, regardless of how much I vacuum! This could be life-changing!
I would love to have a Neato D7 Robotic Vacuum because it would save me some much time and hassle trying to clean the floors after my puppies, kitties and toddlers.
When we got wood floors we got a robot vac and it’s a lifesaver! Love that I can go out switch it on and come home to vacuumed floors! Def a life hack!
I do a similar 15 minute clean at the end of the day, but vacuuming always seems to be deferred. Would love to have the Neato so it could handle that task while I am doing the stuff I do get to.
I would love to have a Neato for my mom, she isn’t getting any younger, what a great way to make sure my mom’s house is clean and she’s taken care of, a real peace of mind.
Living in the desert and having a houseful of dogs and cats, this would be great to help keep the kitchen and dining area clean from dust and pet hair..
Any help for my back and sore legs is much appreciated in my house. I am not as limber as I use to be and getting into certain positions to clean is rough. This vacuum allows me a break and I don’t have to be a contortionist.
I would love the Neato D7 because not only will it do the vacuuming for me (I am disabled so it is difficult for me to do it myself), but I love that it will do a 15-minute speed clean at night to get up all the cat fur!
I need this because I have a short haired dog that sheds like crazy.. we only have wood floors so Im constantly sweeping and vacuuming- this would save so much time!
This would be a life saver. I hurt my right shoulder 8 months ago and am still in physical therapy because it hasn’t improved. Dragging out the vacuum doesn’t happen as much as it used to. It hurts too much.
I would love to have this for several reasons. To begin with I would love to have it because of my dog who does do a little shedding but also likes to carry his treats to other areas to eat and leaves crumbs. Next, my 13 year old daughter, her friends, and my 5 year old granddaughter who are always leaving me crumbs or dirt. Last, my father in law who moved in with us from his stroke who refuses to understand that we only eat anything in the kitchen except once in a blue moon, the kids can have a snack in the family room and he sneeks cookies all over like a kid and leaves more crumbs than everyone in my house put together.
I would love this vacuum. We have a dog that sheds to I’m always getting the vacuum cleaner out to get rid of the dog hair and it would be great it the vacuum cleaner vacuumed on it’s own.
I would love to win this giveaway! I have 2 dogs and kiddos running around and I think this would help me spend less time sweeping and more time with them. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
I’ve always wanted to try one of these types of vacuums but am reluctant to invest until I know that they really do have a favorable cost/benefit ratio. ON the other hand, whether they do or dont work well, the pets would still be interested in the chase, lol
This vacuum is awesome! I get so tired of bending over, vacuuming the rugs behind my kids and pets. This would save time.. I bet my kids would check this off on things to do on our chore chart. Lol
These are such great tips! I love using lemon to clean my microwave but I haven’t tried it for anything else. I definitely should, though. And that vacuum would be SUCH a lifesaver! Thanks for the great post and the giveaway. 🙂
I never understood why people talked about vacuuming so much…then I had a kid and omg!!! My place is so dirty and now is the time when you want it the cleanest since you’re child is all over the floors! This is a must have!
I have a 4 year old with special needs and 7 month old sons, and the Neato D7 would be an Amazing help in keeping the floors clean! Thank you so much for the chance to win and discount code! As for cleaning tips I agree on tidying up at night, also during naps and quiet time. 😊
With 2 kids, 2 dogs and 3 cats the house can be so messy and I could use the help keeping it clean. I have issues with back pain so this would really help anyone like me with a problem that makes it hard to do.
I need the Neato D7 to help me get my house clean and stay clean. I love that you can program it from your smartphone to clean different areas at different times.
What a cool looking robot vacuum! This is the first time that I have heard of Neato D7, the only robot vacuum that we know of, is the iRobot, but it seems like it truly is a pretty neat robot vacuum cleaner. I’ve been searching for a new one, and I might actually check this brand out.
Great tips! I especially like the 15-minute night clean. I personally sleep so much better when I know the house is tidy for the next morning! 🙂 ❤️
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Didn’t know about the lemons – great tip! I try to do just one chore a day, and keep on top of the clutter as much as possible. The kids do help pick up when we threaten to keep their toys for a week. So that helps! The Neato robotic vacuum would be sooooo helpful in our house, to deal with the constant accumulation of dog hair, dirt, and crumbs. Not to mention the exercise my kids would get from chasing it around. 😄
So many great tips! As a busy mom with 2 very active littles and a shedding pup, the Neato robotic vacuum would be a great team player in our house 🤣
It looks like a great vacuum for getting into all those hard to reach places, I have lots of nooks and cranies that are difficult to reach, with lots of sticky things discarded by the kids, this would be really useful to help pick them up xx
The Neato would be great to help clean up since our 13.5 month little girl likes to put things she finds on the floor in her mouth.
oh my this would be great! I have a cat that sheds so much and an allergic husband! this would be a game changer!
It looks like a cool vacuum that cleans
I had no idea about lemons! I’ve recently been using a little bit of baking soda to clean my tubs and it really helps with the soap scum!
I use lemons and vinegar for EVERYTHING! I’d LOVE a robot vac – so many people swear by them, but they are so expensive, I’m hesitant.
Ah! I love the 15 minute speed clean!
I need the robotic vacuum because we have a lot of carpet and I am tired of vacuuming!!!
I haven’t tried a robotic vacuum before.
We had a robotic cleaner and we killed it unintentionally by dropping something on it. We never replaced it but with our upcoming move, I’ve been telling hubs how we need to get another one to help with the general dust and dog hair. Even more so since our new place will be single story!
So many helpful tips! Can’t wait to try them!
A DREAM clean – saving time and energy so we can have more family time – nifty piece of tech
I have a crawling baby that likes to stick everything in his mouth and two older siblings who love to leave messes. This would make my like a lot easier.
These are great tips! I have never heard of cleaning with lemons before, but now I’m going to give it a try!
I’m all about the daily 15min speed clean! And I need this vacuum because dog hair is never ending…
I always do a quick 15 min night time cleaning sweep. It makes me feel so much better in the morning to wake up to a clean house.
It would be one less chore. Thanks.
I live with an elderly relative who has a hard time vacuuming plus it needs to be done so often so it would help keep our house cleaner and make it easier on us.
This will definitely cut down cleaning time and give moms and dads more time to spend with their kids
I would love to win a robot vacuum! I have 2 busy children and this will help me keep a cleaner home.
My boys are always begging to get a robot vacuum! My in-laws have one and they have named her and like to chase it around the house. My home is all tile, so I think it would work really well here. I also do the 15 minute speed clean in the evening, mostly making sure the kitchen is clean before bed.
I would love this vacuum because it would save me a lot of time! It sound like a real good one too!
I have 5 fury friends and wellllllll thats all
Everyone needs one of those!
I would love to a robot vacuum especially for under bed spaces and those nooks and crannies where dust bunnies are breeding! Love the 15 minute speed clean!
I’d love it because I don’t enjoy vacuuming.
We just got a new puppy, and the extra hair she sheds has already gotten me to increase my vaccuuming! I’ve been doing lots of homework about roombas and other robotic vaccuums, but hadn’t heard of the Neato brand until I read this post. It looks like a great little machine, exactly what I’ve been looking for!
The robot vacuum is a definite need for me! My puppy is a high shedder so I find myself vacuuming almost every day. Very time consuming!
with 3 kids and a full-time job this would be a blessing to get my floors cleaned while doing laundry! LOL
I would love because now the vacuuming is too far and I between. This would actually help with the internal negative feelings that come sometimes because of this….way less stress and worrying. I major positive on life.
Great tips. That Neato cleaning machine not only looks easy to use but its compact enough to put it in the corner when not in use. I think the Neato Vacuum would be a great help for cleaning and cleaning up cat hair among other things. Less stress in vacuuming too. Hope I win. Enter me please.
I seriously need this robot vacuum cleaner in my life 😍😛 I use the lemon vinegar cleaning mix to clean the faucets as well!
Want! We have a failing Neato and I’m dreading going back to the vacuuming grind!
These hacks are awesome! I like to hack my cleaning routine as much as I can. I really like this vacuum, I have been looking for something like this and need to pick one up finally!
We have 5 pets in our house and need help desperately with the dog/cat hair that seems to always be around, regardless of how much I vacuum! This could be life-changing!
Thic vacuum would make a big difference with the shedding from our dogs and cats. Love to try it out!
I’d appreciate this vacuum to help some of the dust and cat hair that builds up around my apartment.
This would be perfect for my new apartment!!
I would love this. I vacuum several times every day, it just works out that way. It would be nice to have that chore made easier for me.
I would love to have a Neato D7 Robotic Vacuum because it would save me some much time and hassle trying to clean the floors after my puppies, kitties and toddlers.
I’d love to win because I have a 4 year old active little crumb dropper. Would be great to have something that isn’t me cleaning up constantly.
It would keep my floor clean!
I could use a helper keep my room from thread and dust while working on my art, sewing.
I need this because I have back issues and it would be a big help in cleaning.
As a gift for my grandma! 🙂
I’d like it for our downstairs area where my mom lives because she has dementia and cleaning is getting harder and harder for her.
I think this would make cleaning so much easier and allow me to focus on other things.
I haven’t tried a robot vacuum yet
When we got wood floors we got a robot vac and it’s a lifesaver! Love that I can go out switch it on and come home to vacuumed floors! Def a life hack!
I do a similar 15 minute clean at the end of the day, but vacuuming always seems to be deferred. Would love to have the Neato so it could handle that task while I am doing the stuff I do get to.
i have tile floors and this would be perfect for tile floors!
great tip on the lemons!
I am the messiest eater in the entire world. Crumbs everywhere! We need this.
I want the Neato D7 because I’m too lazy to vacuum, lol. It would be a great addition to my home. Thanks for the giveaway!
I want it because I hate to vacuum
I would love to have a Neato for my mom, she isn’t getting any younger, what a great way to make sure my mom’s house is clean and she’s taken care of, a real peace of mind.
We do the end of the day speed clean as well. It makes such a big difference the next morning!!
Super great tips…especially for a mom of 3!!!
I hate to vacuum!!
I would love this vacuum. I feel like I have to vacuum 5 times a day and the carpet is still not clean. I could really use some help 😩
I’d love the Neato D7 so I can have my floors vacuumed while I’m away
I would love to have one of these because I’m super busy and it would be so nice to have one less chore to worry about!
The Neato D7 would be neato especially to make cleaning every day easier and because it would vacuum under the beds.
Living in the desert and having a houseful of dogs and cats, this would be great to help keep the kitchen and dining area clean from dust and pet hair..
I don’t have a robo vacuum so it would be great to have and test it out!
Thanks for the hacks! I take care of 3 kids under 4 and I can use all the tips I can get! That’s exactly why i need the Neato vacuum!
I want the Neato Robot Vacuum because with two kids, one a toddler, crumbs get everywhere. This would help us so much!
Any help for my back and sore legs is much appreciated in my house. I am not as limber as I use to be and getting into certain positions to clean is rough. This vacuum allows me a break and I don’t have to be a contortionist.
NEVER TRIED ONE BUT WOULD LIKE TO.
I want the the Neato D7 because it would save time by cleaning so I can spend more time with my family.
My dog sheds like mad!! I definitely need some help with the vacuuming.
This would save me so much time!!
This is a very cool vacuum that I could use to help clean my home.
I use a Roomba for everyday cleaning, but would love to try this one.
to try it out
This would be amazing because I babysit my nieces and nephew and I have to vacuum all the time! This would be nice to have going.
We are constantly trying to find time to keep our home clean with our busy life. This would be awesome to have to help!
I would love the Neato D7 because not only will it do the vacuuming for me (I am disabled so it is difficult for me to do it myself), but I love that it will do a 15-minute speed clean at night to get up all the cat fur!
I would love to win this vacuum so I will never have to push a vacuum around again this would be AWESOME to win thanks for the chance to win it!
The Neato looks… well, neat! Would love to have my own!
I need this because I have a short haired dog that sheds like crazy.. we only have wood floors so Im constantly sweeping and vacuuming- this would save so much time!
This would be a life saver. I hurt my right shoulder 8 months ago and am still in physical therapy because it hasn’t improved. Dragging out the vacuum doesn’t happen as much as it used to. It hurts too much.
It will save me alot of time as I go to school full time and work full time.
I have such little time to clean so this would really help do it faster so I would love to win
There are so many corners and tight spaces in my house and this vacuum would be perfect!
I would love to have this for several reasons. To begin with I would love to have it because of my dog who does do a little shedding but also likes to carry his treats to other areas to eat and leaves crumbs. Next, my 13 year old daughter, her friends, and my 5 year old granddaughter who are always leaving me crumbs or dirt. Last, my father in law who moved in with us from his stroke who refuses to understand that we only eat anything in the kitchen except once in a blue moon, the kids can have a snack in the family room and he sneeks cookies all over like a kid and leaves more crumbs than everyone in my house put together.
It would help alot. make life a bit easier.
I would love this vacuum. We have a dog that sheds to I’m always getting the vacuum cleaner out to get rid of the dog hair and it would be great it the vacuum cleaner vacuumed on it’s own.
This vacuum would be awesome to have because I hate vacuuming and there is always so much dog hair.
I’ve got kids and pets and not much time. I really could use the help.
Oooo so many great hacks!!! I love cleaning with lemon!!!! Not only does it clean well, it smells so good
I love the vacuum cleaner! It will definitely save so much time and would allow me to do other chores. Would like to buy one this weekend! 🙂
This would help with cleaning up after my kids!
I would love to have this. Would make my life so much easier with raising 4 kids.
I would love to win this giveaway! I have 2 dogs and kiddos running around and I think this would help me spend less time sweeping and more time with them. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
I would love to win this, it would be super helpful and convenient.
I have a dog that sheds all the time!
I’ve always wanted to try one of these types of vacuums but am reluctant to invest until I know that they really do have a favorable cost/benefit ratio. ON the other hand, whether they do or dont work well, the pets would still be interested in the chase, lol
My long-haired cat is the reason I’d love the Neato D7!
my wife and I clean houses for a living this would be terrific to have
I would love to win because I am looking for anything to help simplify my life and this looks like it would do a great job!
It will be so much easier to clean if I have this. Never had anything like this before. Thanks for the chance!
This would save time cleaning after the kids head off to school!
This would be great for cleaning up after all those little messes the puppies create
I hate house cleaning. I need this.
I admit I don’t vacuum as much as I should. This would be awesome!
This vacuum is awesome! I get so tired of bending over, vacuuming the rugs behind my kids and pets. This would save time.. I bet my kids would check this off on things to do on our chore chart. Lol
I NEED the Neato D7 because I have 2 dogs who shed like crazy. I can sweep every day and sill find a 3rd dog’s worth of hair.
it would be so easier to use vs. me vacuuming all over the floor
This vacuum would be so great for a busy house with two children! Love it!
This would be so nice to win! I could really use the helping hand of this device!
I would love to win this because I have heard nothing but great reviews about this vacuum.
I would like to win this so it would make less chores to do around the house.
I have 3 dogs so i feel like i’m constantly sweeping the floor
Because I always need to vacuum when my kid is asleep.
I need this because I have two dogs and two cats
this would make cleaning days so much easier
I want this because it works!
These are such great tips! I love using lemon to clean my microwave but I haven’t tried it for anything else. I definitely should, though. And that vacuum would be SUCH a lifesaver! Thanks for the great post and the giveaway. 🙂
So many great ideas!
3 Kids 3 Huskies a cat and super messy husband I could use the help lol
I have less energy than I used to so it would be nice to have Neato D7.
This would be a great gift for my mom who has back issues.
I have wanted so badly to try a robotic vacuum and would love to win one!
I want to win,because I like the laser guided mapping technology of the Neato D7 robotic vacuum.
I have four indoor pets. This would make cleaning easier for me!
I have 2 cats and this would really help keep up with the hair that collects on the floor. Thanks for the chance!
Why is there cat hair everywhere?! I want a robot vacuum!
I shelter elderly cats and cat hair is everywhere.
I’d love to win this because it saves a map of your home which is incredibly awesome.
I want to let the Neato do it for me!
My sister has the Neato D7, and i have seen her use it quite a few times. i really would love one myself.looks like a great product to have
I’d love a Neato D7 because it would mean never forgetting to vacuum again!
I never understood why people talked about vacuuming so much…then I had a kid and omg!!! My place is so dirty and now is the time when you want it the cleanest since you’re child is all over the floors! This is a must have!
I want the Neato D7 because I need all the help cleaning that I can get!
Between our three dogs and my grandchild, I am constantly sweeping floors. This would be so helpful on keeping them clean!
It would be helpful to have this run while I’m out of the house!
I have severe epilepsy and this would be a godsend.. This is a beautiful vacuum and saves me from putting pressure on my head.
IT would help me with making sure that the floors are being swept every day.
i would like to win because this would be a huge help right now so i can take it easier during my pregnancy. i have 3 kids and 4 cats to keep up with.
I have a 4 year old with special needs and 7 month old sons, and the Neato D7 would be an Amazing help in keeping the floors clean! Thank you so much for the chance to win and discount code! As for cleaning tips I agree on tidying up at night, also during naps and quiet time. 😊
With 2 kids, 2 dogs and 3 cats the house can be so messy and I could use the help keeping it clean. I have issues with back pain so this would really help anyone like me with a problem that makes it hard to do.
I need the Neato D7 to help me get my house clean and stay clean. I love that you can program it from your smartphone to clean different areas at different times.
It would be wonderful to have some of the housework do itself. I would be thrilled to sit back and watch the D7 work for me.
What a cool looking robot vacuum! This is the first time that I have heard of Neato D7, the only robot vacuum that we know of, is the iRobot, but it seems like it truly is a pretty neat robot vacuum cleaner. I’ve been searching for a new one, and I might actually check this brand out.