Who doesn’t like living in a clean and well-organized home? Nothing beats the fresh feeling of washed sheets or lying down on your sofa in an uncluttered living room. Cleaning the house is part of any homeowner’s responsibility. But let’s face it, it’s one of those things that no one ever really looks forward to. It’s tiring, and it can easily take a day to get some basic cleaning done. Fortunately, there are many ways you can make cleaning less tiring and less of a chore. Here are some tips for doing just that:
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Create a System for Your Household
The first step to making cleaning more efficient for you and your family is to have a system in place. This means that you’ll clean the same way each time you do it. Clean one room first, either as a family or individually, and make sure that everyone has their tasks to do. Maybe one can sweep the floor, then the other mops and dries it, and then the other buffs it. It’s critical to have a system like this as it makes the actual work feel lesser than it truly is, and it’s more likely that you’ll finish on time.
Clean More Often
Part of the cleaning system that you establish with your family should be frequent cleaning. That is, if you have the free time throughout the day to do minor cleaning and rather clean more often than dedicate a whole day to it. As long as you give it a proper general cleaning every few months or so, you can do minor cleaning frequently. You can best accomplish this by delegating tasks to family members. If one person does minor cleaning every day, you’d have maintained the tidiness of your home to the point that you won’t have to burn through a day to clean it.
Hire Professional Help When Needed
Here’s the thing: you can’t accomplish some tasks on your own. You can clean your home as often as you can. But if your pipes or roof is leaking, or there’s something wrong with your ventilation system, no amount of cleaning will sort that out. Most of the time, musty air, humid temperature, and other problems don’t stem from a dirty house. However, that might indicate that something needs fixing. So hire a professional plumber or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist to sort it out for you.
Stop Darting Back And Forth
In line with creating a system for yourself in cleaning, you should also consider the order and direction you clean. Imagine cleaning your table first and then dusting your ceiling fan after. Of course, whatever dust you’ve cleaned from your table would then be replaced by the dust you sweep from the ceiling. It’s silly, but that’s what happens when you don’t think about what to clean first. The most ideal is to start from your ceiling and clean your way down to your carpet.
In addition, avoid darting from one spot of the room to another. Spontaneity isn’t your friend here. As you create your system, think from left to right; clean what you need to clean in one area before moving on to the next. This way, you avoid going back and forth (and back again).
Think of Your Own Convenience Too
This might sound silly. but think about Batman for a second. Batman has a tool belt to quickly and efficiently grab what he needs to fight off bad guys. The same goes for professionals of various trades. A carpenter has his tools near and around him; professional cleaners do too. So why shouldn’t you? Instead of taking one cleaning tool from your cabinet and then going back to get another one, get yourself a caddy that can conveniently hold your cleaning materials for you while you clean. Get a heavy-duty apron with large pockets so you can put your cloth and sponge in there and perhaps a spray bottle too. Remember to keep your cleaning tools and agents organized as you store them so they won’t be a hassle to pick up the next time you need them.
Incorporate Cleaning Into Your Everyday Tasks
Yes, cleaning is a chore, and it can take up time that you’re almost sure you don’t have. However, you do have the time for it: after every task. It’s much easier to squeeze cleaning into your schedule if you include it in your everyday activities. A great rule to remember is to always clean as you go. For example, if you’re washing the dishes, go ahead and clean the sink right after too. Being proactive and consistent can help you avoid a more dreaded deep cleaning of your house.
Everyone dreads cleaning their house, but it’s something you’ll have to do to keep it spick and span. These tips should make your life a lot easier, cleaning-wise.
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