15. Buy easily cared for fabrics. Look before you buy. A dry-clean only, no iron blouse may look great on you but is it worth the added cost of the dry cleaners or home dry-cleaning products. You probably can't stay away from all special care items, but reducing them in your home can reduce your costs.
14. Cut down on outside help. You may be able to reduce the number of visits by a paid housekeeper by delegating chores and creating a cleaning schedule that fits with your family's lifestyle. Try these chore chart tips and ideas
13. Shop around.Find the best deals on the products you can't live without. Check out store circulars. Shop at dollar stores or at discount warehouses. If you have the space consider buying in bulk.
12. Invest in entrance mats. Having a doormat directly inside and outside each entrance can reduce the amount of dirt being tracked on your floors.
11. Implement a no shoe rule. Go barefoot and give your floors a break. While some people post a sign on the door asking guests to remove their shoes, many guests will voluntarily take them off when they see a selection of the family's footwear lined up in the entryway. Even if you keep only family and close friends shoeless you'll save a lot of wear and tear on floor cleaning costs.
