Let’s be completely honest. Cleaning our home isn’t something that most of us really enjoy doing. It’s hard enough to even find the motivation to clean our homes all at once. You spend a whole day or even two days to make your home look decent but then you have to do it again next week. It’s a never ending cleaning battle with your home. However, you can turn the tides and swing momentum back your way with the right attitude and a few handy tips.
Maintain Your Levels of Clutter Regularly
Decluttering your home should be a daily priority and it doesn’t have to be a daunting task. You don’t have to declutter the entire house or apartment all at once, every single day. Primarily, you want to pick one problematic area and focus on it. You can declutter an area and have your TV on in the background.
Of course, decluttering means you have to reduce the amount of stuff you have in order to better sort the things you want to keep. When you go through your things, ask yourself, “Will I be using this anytime soon? Does it have a purpose or reason for keeping?” You want to focus on the right reasons for keeping something instead of making excuses to keep it.
Practice Daily Housekeeping Habits
If you feel like you don’t have the time to clean your home everyday, reconsider it. You can spend maybe one hour every day to maintain and touch some things up; you will thank yourself on the weekends when it comes to deep cleaning. Simply practice good habits with everything else. Sweep your floors daily to prevent the accumulation of dirt and grime. Clean your counter tops and tables after every meal to keep the critters away.
Clean up any spills or stains on your floors and tables immediately after it happens. Avoid the age old vice of throwing your clothes onto the floor; the hamper is just a few feet away. Make sure to do any dishes you accumulate right after dinner instead of letting them build up into a fearsome tower in your sink. Finally, spend about 10 to 15 minutes checking any areas for a quick dusting.
Make It Fun
This tip will go a long way. To make your cleaning routine something to look forward to, turn it into something you can enjoy. Make your own cleaning day playlist, light a couple of great smelling scented candles, work at your own pace, and outfit yourself in comfortable and stylish cleaning attire. Accessories like bandannas and gloves are functional and fashionable.
Also, keep your goals in mind. Remind yourself why you want to keep your home clean. You are protecting your family’s health and happiness. Inviting guests to your home will be more fun when you are excited to show off your spotless pad. Stay positive and take it easy whenever you do any cleaning. Before you know it, cleaning will be second nature to you and as easy as 1-2-3.
