Advertisement - Continue Reading Below  Maybe you just
remembered it's your turn to host bridge night. Or your mother-
in-law called to announce she's dropping by. Whatever the
reason, your home needs to be straightened up, stat! If you
don't have time for a floor-to-ceiling cleaning—and really, who
does?—follow our room-by-room tidying guide, which offers expert
tips that bring order in a hurry.  More From Woman's Day
Entryway: Make Room for Visitors' Things Use a laundry basket to
gather loose accessories, shoes and stray personal items,
suggests Stacey Platt, author of What's a Disorganized Person to
Do? Straighten out what's left; tuck jackets into the closet and
close the door. Gather any loose mail, tossing junk mail and
catalogs into the recycling bin.  Living Room: Do a Quick Pickup
Grab your laundry basket from the entryway and toss in books,
clothing, shoes and whatever else belongs in a different room.
Have a few minutes to spare? Vacuum the floor and sofa cushions.
Donna Smallin, author of A to Z