For most people, house cleaning is either something they’ll do once a month or something they don’t do at all. But why settle for messy? Much like the food you eat and the clothes you wear, the state of your house affects your mental health. So if you’ve got too much clutter to keep track of, let’s get cleaning.
These 15 simple habits can help you keep your house clean when you’re not in the mood or have the time to do it yourself.
Create a Routine
If you want to keep your house clean, the best thing you can do is create a routine.
A routine is a collection of small habits that you perform on a daily basis. Each habit contributes towards your overall goal, which might be anything from getting out of bed in the morning to working out at the gym.
A good routine keeps your mind focused on what matters most while helping you avoid unnecessary stress and procrastination.
How to Keep Your House Clean
Start with a clean slate.
The best way to keep your house clean is to start with a clean slate, and that means starting with a fresh bed.
This will help set the tone for the day, as well as ensure that you have one less thing to worry about when you get home from work or school.
Schedule time for cleaning
If you want your house to stay clean, then you need to make cleaning a priority. Set aside time each week (or even every day) to do some basic cleaning tasks like wiping down surfaces or putting away clutter.
Create a cleaning checklist
A good way to make sure that all of your basic cleaning tasks get done is by creating an easy-to-follow checklist that covers all areas of your home, bathrooms, bedrooms, living room, and kitchen (or whatever areas are important to you).
You can also create checklists for specific tasks like washing dishes or folding laundry so that each item gets done without fail.
Organize your cleaning supplies
It’s tempting to throw all of your cleaning supplies into one big bucket and then rummage around for what you need when you’re ready to clean. But having everything separated out makes it much easier to find what you need when you need it.
You can also put everything back where it belongs after cleaning so that next time there’s no digging around needed.
Clean as you go
Cleaning as you go may seem like common sense, but it’s one of the easiest ways to keep your home tidy without spending hours on end scrubbing at the stove or vacuuming every inch of your floors.
As soon as you finish eating dinner, wipe down the table and counters, as soon as you’re done using a dish, put it in the dishwasher or hand wash it immediately instead of letting it sit around until tomorrow, if there are toys scattered across the living room floor after playtime, pick them up before bedtime so they don’t get kicked under furniture or left out overnight where they can attract bugs and grow grungy (and potentially toxic) mold.
Use multi-purpose cleaners and products
A good cleaning product can make all the difference in keeping your house clean. It’s important to find a product that not only cleans well but also smells good and doesn’t leave behind any residue.
This will help keep your home smelling fresh and looking nice for longer.
Declutter regularly
It’s important to get rid of the things you don’t need or use anymore, especially if they’re taking up valuable space in your home.
You can even sell items on sites like eBay or Craigslist if you want to make some extra cash. Just be sure to keep track of everything so you don’t end up losing anything valuable.
Be consistent with your cleaning habits
Cleaning your house doesn’t have to be an all-day affair every day, it can be as simple as 10 minutes once a week.
Just make sure you’re consistent with what needs to be done each time so there are no surprises when guests come over or when you have an unexpected time crunch.
Make your bed every morning
It may seem like a small thing, but making your bed every morning will help keep your bedroom tidy and clean throughout the day, plus it’ll give your whole room a nicer appearance overall.
Pick up after yourself
One great way to keep your house clean is by picking up after yourself as soon as you’re done using something. If you put things away when they’re still warm from being used, then you won’t have to worry about catching dust or dirt on them later on when they cool down and the air starts to settle in the house again.
Use Storage Containers To Organize Your Stuff
Another great way to keep your house clean is by storing all of your stuff neatly in containers where it belongs.
This way, you won’t have piles of clutter all over the place, which is more likely to attract bugs and rodents than it is to make a neat appearance.
Put a reminder on your phone
When you’re in the habit of doing something, it’s easy to forget. Don’t let that happen with your housekeeping routine! Put a recurring reminder on your phone that reminds you to do one or more of these tasks every day or week.
Clean your refrigerator once a week
Cleaning out your refrigerator is one of those chores that can be done quickly and easily, but if you forget to do it, it can become a giant mess fast.
So make cleaning out the fridge an automatic part of your routine and make sure you follow through every week or so (or even less often if things aren’t too messy).
Keep your sink clean
The kitchen sink is probably the dirtiest thing in most homes, so it makes sense that we’d want to keep it as clean as possible.
That means washing off dishes right away, wiping down the counters under the faucet when they become dirty, and keeping things like sponges and dish towels clean by washing them frequently (or replacing them).
Maintain a clean dining table
It’s easy to let food crumbs accumulate on the dining room table over time, especially if you eat there often and don’t bother wiping it off afterward.
Final Thoughts
There you have it, our simple twelve-habit plan to clean up your act and make your house sparkle. We hope that you’ve found some of them somewhat useful.
At the very least, we hope that you realize that perfecting housework is not about doing or avoiding certain things, but rather about finding a system that works for you and sticking to it.
No one routine will work for everyone. That’s why it’s important to figure out what works best for you and to practice good organization so that your cleanliness becomes a part of your lifestyle.
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