• 90% of Americans admit to feeling anxious about home cleaning.
  (Source: Soap & Detergent Association / American Cleaning Institute, via PRNewswire)

• 40% of Australians say clutter causes them stress, guilt or even depression.
  (Source: The Australia Institute – “What a Waste” Report, 2016)

• In New Zealand, over 67% of women say a messy home affects their mood.
  (Source: Survey conducted by Perceptive Research, via Scoop.co.nz)

If you’ve ever felt the same, here are some small shifts that can help lighten the load:

5 Simple Tips to Clean Smarter (Not Harder)

1. Start small. Clean one zone, not the whole house.

Trying to “do it all” can lead to burnout. Start with one space like the shower or mirrors. A quick win boosts momentum.

Try: The our Glass Restoration Stain Remover. It works fast on water spots and leaves surfaces gleaming in minutes.

2. Declutter your cleaning routine.

Too many products = decision fatigue. Streamline with multi-tasking tools and reusables.

Try: The Cleaning Cloth Kit. One pack, all surfaces, zero streaks.

3. Tackle the ‘worst’ job first.

That one task you’ve been avoiding? Just doing that can ease mental load instantly.

Try: The Miracle Mould Removal Gel. Apply, leave for 3–5 hours, rinse, done. No scrubbing.

4. Create a “reset” habit.

Instead of a full deep clean, build in 5-minute resets (like wiping glass or rinsing the sink). Tiny habits beat occasional marathons.

Keep a Magic Sponge or Microfibre Cloth handy for quick resets between tasks.

5. Let your tools do more of the work.

Work smarter with the right products like a drill brush for grout or a nanocoat to reduce future build-up.

Try: The Drill Scourer Brush for built-up grime, or the Glass & Tile Protect Kit to make surfaces easier to clean long-term.

You're doing enough. Let GLASSGUARD do the rest.

Our products are designed to make cleaning less of a mental burden and more of a fast, satisfying reset.