Keeping up with the housework can be quite a challenge when life gets hectic. This is particularly delightful if you have young children or pets. Both are fantastic at creating chaos but not so great at cleaning them up. It is absolutely achievable to keep your house clean from day to day by cultivating a few simple housework habits. These five habits can help keep your rental home cleaner and your life more organized than ever before.
#1: Develop a Consistent Routine
Many household tasks can be made easier if you perform them consistently at the same time on a daily basis. Building a morning and evening routine can help keep your home tidy throughout the day.
For instance, start your day by unloading the dishwasher. It’s so convenient to toss in dirty dishes anytime during the day. In the evening, consider dedicating a few minutes to tidying up your living area before dinner. This simple action can transform your evening at home into a delightful experience.
#2: Leave Shoes by the Door
Wearing shoes inside the house can dirty your floors and add to the time you spend cleaning. To tackle both issues, simply leave your shoes by the door. This way, your floors will stay cleaner for longer, and you won’t have to search for your shoes every single day.
#3: Put Things Away as You Go
One of the major reasons clutter accumulates so rapidly is that we often take things out or bring items into the house without promptly putting them away. To maintain a cleaner home, try to establish the habit of putting items back as you go about your day.
When you take something out, make sure to return it to its designated place when you’re satisfied with it. In the same way, when you bring in mail or purchases, make sure to put them in their designated spots immediately. To manage junk mail effectively, think about having a small shredder close at hand to avoid it from building up.
#4: Get Rid of Items You Don’t Need
It’s necessary to not only put things away but also learn to let go of items you no longer want or need. We frequently cling to items for a multitude of reasons, yet at times, these possessions merely consume valuable space.
As you tidy up your home, analyze whether you truly need and use each item as you put it away. It might be best to eliminate it if you can’t clearly justify why you’re keeping something. Set aside a box in a closet or garage to get items you can later donate to a local charity or thrift shop. Furthermore, you could organize a yard sale to help clear out unwanted items.
#5: Deep Clean Once a Week
Cleaning your house daily can feel like a daunting task, but with a well-structured plan, it becomes a breeze. Taking the time for a deep clean of each room at least once a week means keeping things tidy is a breeze. If you can’t deal with the entire house in one day, simply focus on one room each day of the week.
Get your family members or housemates on board; they can really make an impact! Make it a fun experience by playing upbeat music or providing a small treat, such as an exciting outing or a game night, to inspire everyone to join in.
Staying on top of housework can be hard, but cultivating these five habits will make the procedure easier and more enjoyable.
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Originally Published on April 15, 2022
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