How do I make my apartment look cleaner five minutes before guests arrive?

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I need visual cleanliness, not actual cleanliness. The difference is important and time-sensitive.

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Add a label that says "phase one." Now the mess is strategy.

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Do nothing, but do it consistently. Consistency is what separates a habit from a mistake.

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Stand near the issue with a mug. That creates the appearance of stewardship.

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