When things get hectic, it’s hard to keep up with the housework. If you’re a parent to little children or have pets, this is really important. Both are masters at creating chaos, but they’re not so great at cleaning them up. Still, it is possible to keep your house clean from day to day by developing a few simple housework habits. These five routines can help keep your rental home cleaner and your life more organized than ever before.
#1: Develop a Consistent Routine
Doing several of your household tasks consistently at the same time every day will make them much easier to accomplish. To keep your home tidy throughout the day, you need to establish a morning and evening routine.
For example, start your day by unloading the dishwasher. Dishes can be conveniently placed inside at any point during the day. In the evening, consider spending a few minutes tidying up your living area before dinner. This simple action can lead to a much more relaxing evening at home.
#2: Leave Shoes by the Door
Utilizing shoes inside the house can dirty your floors and multiply the amount of time you spend cleaning. You can alleviate these problems by just leaving your shoes by the door. This way, your floors will stay cleaner for longer, and you won’t have to search for your shoes each day.
#3: Put Things Away as You Go
One of the main reasons clutter accumulates so quickly is that we tend to bring things into the house or remove items from the house without putting them away immediately. To maintain a cleaner home, strive to make the habit of putting items back as you go about your day.
When you take something out, remember to return it to its designated place once you’re done using it. In the same way, when you bring in mail or purchases, put them in the designated locations straightaway. To manage junk mail effectively, think about keeping a small shredder nearby so it doesn’t accumulate.
#4: Get Rid of Items You Don’t Need
It’s crucial to not only put things away but also learn to let go of items you no longer want or need. We tend to cling to things for a variety of reasons, but occasionally, these possessions simply capture valuable space.
As you tidy up your home, assess whether you really need it and use each item as you put it away. If you can’t clearly justify why you’re keeping something, it might be time to let go. Assign a box in a closet or garage to amass items you can then donate to a local charity or thrift shop. Otherwise, you could organize a yard sale to help clear out unwanted items.
#5: Deep Clean Once a Week
Having a well-thought-out strategy makes the seemingly daunting task of cleaning your house daily much more doable. Keeping things tidy is simple when you schedule a deep cleaning of each room once a week. If you don’t have enough time to clean the entire house in one day, simply focus on one room each day of the week.
Your family members or housemates can have a huge impact if you can convince them to join you! Make it a fun experience by playing upbeat music or offering a little reward, like a fun outing or a game night, to inspire everyone to join in.
Staying on top of on a regular basis isn’t always fun, but if you form these five habits, you’ll find that it’s much easier and more enjoyable.
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Originally Published on April 15, 2022
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