Your Guide to Keeping House Cleaning Under Control

Daily
"I sort my mail at my recycling bin; I throw out all the junk and only bring in the stuff I need to keep," says Cobb. For the stuff you keep, make sure you have an in box and an out box, something to capture it all.

Monthly
For papers: Every month, go through your papers and file them. Go through your files and toss anything that’s old or out-of-date. "A shredder is essential–it helps protect your family and reduces the amount of trash that you have," says Cobb.

For clutter: "Eliminate the cutesy stuff in your office that you have to move to clean," warns Cobb. Remember, clutter collects dust!