These hacks for busy moms will cut cleaning time in half. And the best part? They’re very affordable.

By Alexis Rochester

Hey, busy moms!

As a chemist and mom of two, I know the back-to-school season can feel like a whirlwind.

I’m all about quick and efficient cleaning hacks for around the home and I have a couple of great tips to share.

Forget harsh abrasives and endless scrubbing; cream cleaners, with their finely milled particles and gentle detergents, are perfect for tackling grime without damaging surfaces.

This means less effort for you and a cleaner shine that lasts.

I’ve found two affordable and highly-effective cream cleaners that work well and smell good.

You can use these cleaners on surfaces like bathtubs, showers and sinks.

Make your cleaning routine even quicker by adding an electric scrub brush.

This dynamic duo is a game-changer.

The brush’s consistent, powerful motion combined with the cream cleaner’s intelligent formulation literally cuts your cleaning time in half.

Cleaning sinks, bathtubs, showers, and anything else needing some extra scrubbing can be done in much less time.

Cream cleaners are not as popular as other mainstream cleaners, but I think they are better than other, harsher products.

So, during this back-to-school season, give this chemist-approved tip a try!

I love helping other moms achieve a clean home and more youthful-looking skin with less time and money.

Alexis Rochester is an investigative chemist, blogger and founder of Chemistry Cachet. She shares science-based skin care, cleaning, gardening and health tips. She was diagnosed with RA at age 10, so she has a passion for pain management tips and research, along with sharing her journey through this disease. When she’s not writing for Chemistry Cachet, she is taking Pilates or Barre classes, and also received her Barre teaching certification this year! She grew up in Stephenville and recently moved back with her daughter, husband and bulldog. You can find her posting pictures and fun stories daily on Instagram. Also look for Chemistry Cachet on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and LinkedIn.