Keeping your home clean every day is a goal for many people. But with the many responsibilities of daily life, it's often easier said than done. Keeping the inside of your home clean at all times requires a good deal of organization and discipline.
Wondering where to start to establish a good cleaning routine? Here are a few tips:
1. Don't do everything at once
When there's a lot to do, it can be daunting to do it all at once. That's why we recommend breaking the task down into smaller steps.
So plan the different tasks you need to do into three categories: daily, weekly, and monthly. This will make it seem more manageable, more enjoyable, and most importantly, it will keep you from feeling overwhelmed.
2. Adopt the 15-minute rule
In the same vein, make sure that your daily division of chores is realistic. Try to organize your daily chores into periods of no more than 15 minutes. This daily routine won't take up too much of your time each day, and you'll avoid spending an entire day of your weekend cleaning your home.
3. Share tasks with family members
Are there other people in your household? Instead of trying to do all the cleaning and organizing yourself, assign tasks to each family member. This not only encourages individual responsibility but also spreads the workload and reduces the time it takes to do the chores.
4. Keep cleaning supplies close at hand
You'll develop your cleaning reflexes much more easily if the materials you need are close at hand, rather than hidden in the back of a closet. Think of a sensible place in your home to store all your household items and products. Organize them by frequency of use so you don't waste time looking for what you need.
5. Use the right products
Having the right cleaning products on hand makes it easier to keep your home clean. Less scrubbing, degreasing and polishing will be required with effective products designed for the job.
Of course, if you prefer, you can also opt for natural solutions for eco-friendly cleaning. There's something for every taste and efficiency.
6. Make your bed every morning
This habit will instantly create a sense of order and cleanliness in the bedroom. It's also a great way to get motivated for the rest of the day.
7. Clean surfaces after use
Kitchen, bathroom, home office... Get into the habit of tidying up and cleaning your office, table, or counter surfaces as soon as you're done using them. By doing this every day, you'll prevent dirt from building up.
Another good tip is to wash your hands regularly. Of course, it's important to wash your hands for hygienic reasons, but it can also help you keep your home clean. It will help you avoid getting dirt too quickly on walls, light switches, doors, cabinets, and other objects you frequently touch.
8. Wash up after every meal
Dishes can accumulate quickly and make for a messy, dirty kitchen. Remember to wash dirty dishes, wipe down counters, and give the kitchen a quick sweep after each meal or at least at the end of each day.
Not only will this leave a clean impression, but it will also limit the appearance of fruit flies!
9. Sweep or vacuum regularly
In addition to the kitchen, it's a good idea to sweep or vacuum frequently used areas of your home. This will help prevent dust and dirt from building up.
10. Clean up immediately
A clean home is a tidy home. Avoid piling things on counters by putting them away immediately after use. The same goes for clothes lying around in the corner of your bedroom: put them away in your drawers or the laundry hamper.
11. Maximize your storage space
Do you have a bad habit of leaving things lying around because you don't have enough storage space in your home? Maximize your storage space with shelves, hooks, bins, baskets and more.
With enough room to store and organize your items, you'll avoid clutter and make your surfaces easier to clean.
12. Sort to reduce clutter
You may simply have too many items to keep your home organized. If this is the case, regularly sort through your belongings and get rid of items you no longer use.
The more items in a room, the more dust is likely to collect and the longer it will take to clean.
13. Avoid procrastination
The longer you wait to take action, the bigger small tasks become and the more daunting they seem. So try to avoid procrastinating and take care of chores as they arise, rather than waiting for them to pile up.
14. Develop healthy habits
To keep your home clean on a daily basis, you need to establish a routine and develop lasting habits. This can take time. But if you make an effort every day and follow the tips above, you'll have the best chance of developing good cleaning reflexes.
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