What are some tips for home cleaning?

You didn't mention if you lived alone, had a husband or children. If you do then it's a tough thing to do. If you have a family then set rules in the house and if the children are old enough make them clean their rooms, do chores (never hurts any child) and also get your husband to clean up after himself. I just told my husband after cleaning the bathroom and then he went in and decided to cut his mustache and hair was all over the sink, 'Do you see maid service tattooed on my forehead?" He cleaned that mess up right away. Why? Because I refuse (I do it once only each day) and if company comes then he's the one that's going to look like the slob, not me. Don't try to do all housework all day. Do your dishes, clean your floors with a broom or mop, make the beds, clean the washrooms and get one of those magnetic dusters (works like a breeze) and dust. That's it! Then pick one day out of the week and get into those nooks and crannies that need to be cleaned properly. There is always that ugly task of cleaning out the fridge and at least once a month self cleaning your oven. I cheat! LOL Sometimes I have a 'junk closet' and if guests are coming without much warning I am sure to have room in there to put a few things. LOL Get tough, work like the Army Command and give out orders! Everyone cleans up their own messes!