When you enter a home, you may be greeted by a clean and organized environment, but a quick tidy-up can conceal underlying grime or neglect. To tell the difference between a home that has simply been straightened and one that is actually clean, here are eight subtle clues that might help you determine whether a home is clean or not.
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