Tidying the House on Shabbat
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Question
Are there any laws regarding how the house should be arranged on Shabbat?
Answer
Certainly, on Shabbat, the rooms where people stay should be tidy, and the beds should be made. This rule applies not only at the entrance of Shabbat but throughout the entire day of Shabbat.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 279, Seif 1) Mishnah Berurah (Subsection 1).
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