Many of us have wondered exactly how to keep a house clean? How do other people do it? Is it really that simple? Yes. yes, it is!
“Time to clean!” is the most annoying thing to hear when you’re tired! And when you’re in charge of your own place then the most annoying thing is seeing the sink full of dirty dishes from dinner.
You have probably decided to clean them tomorrow morning before work. But, that doesn’t happen because you had other things to do (check out our Time Managing/ 5 Simple Steps To Managing Your Morning), and now before you know it you have 3 days’ worth of dishes piling up in your sink and you have no idea where to even start.
This is where we come in! We’ve come up with 5 easy steps to help you stay on top of your cleaning that we KNOW will help you!
This post is all about the best tips on how to keep a house clean!
The Best Tips On How To Keep A House Clean!
1. DON’T OVERTHINK
Yes we know, you had a long day at work and the last thing on your mind is to wash the dishes BUT (!!) hear us out! Those couple dishes you’re dreading to wash will probably take you 10 minutes tops!
The time typically spent dreading it, is usually the time it takes to complete the task! So don’t overthink it! Just wash those dishes while cleaning your hands after dinner.
2. CLEAN AS YOU GO
Whether it’s putting up the ingredients you used to make dinner or hanging up your clothes, putting up your things right away prevents things from piling up!
After doing this consistently, it will become an automatic thing your brain does.
3. WEEKLY CHORES
Have a weekly chore list. Split the cleaning all throughout your week.
For example; it’s easy to get lazy with laundry and let the basket pile up with clothes. Fit one day a week into your schedule for laundry! Washing, drying, folding! The whole deal! Again don’t overthink!
The longest part of laundry that you’ll have to do is folding (which takes about 15 minutes).
4. DEEP CLEAN HOUSE 2X A MONTH
Now that you have made it your habit to clean as you go, choose two days a month to DEEP clean your home!
You might not need to clean out your bathroom cabinets every day but having two days a month to throw out those empty toothpaste boxes will help you keep the clutter out!
Keep a monthly schedule for your chores. It will keep you from getting overwhelmed and keep your home clean.
5. MAKE IT YOUR HABIT
Get used to picking up your things right away and fitting the big tasks into your schedule! It’s just like brushing your teeth every morning! Think of it as basic hygiene for your home!
The easiest thing when trying to make a habit out of something is slipping up and letting old habits find their way back.
Make sure you stay consistent and remember, putting something away usually takes less than 5 minutes. it’s not worth letting it pile up to a few hours!
These 5 easy steps will help you keep your home clean. You won’t have to scramble to clean when your guests show up unexpectedly and you will have fewer items on your daily to-do list!
This post was all about the best tips on keeping a home clean!
Let us know in the comments below if any of these tips were helpful to you! We’d love to hear from you!
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