An obsession for some and an unattainable dream for others. But the truth is that keeping the house clean is not impossible. It does, of course, take some effort, a little organization and “not putting off until tomorrow what you can do today”. Sometimes something as simple as a small change in habits can work miracles. Here are some tips from Habitissimo that can help you with this task.
Don't leave things just anywhere
Leave your suitcase and coat on the chair when you get home, your book on the sofa before bed, the papers you have to file on the table, the children's toys on the floor at bedtime. If there's no tidying up, you'll have extra work to do when cleaning is needed. These small gestures only take a few seconds - and not only will the house be much tidier, but it will take much less time to clean.
And the same goes for freshly washed clothes: it's better to iron them and put them away immediately. If it accumulates, it will wrinkle more, mountains of clothes will pile up and the work will be “much more expensive”.
Use storage boxes
Cleaning the inside of cupboards or worktops can be a mammoth job, which is why it's often put off. Everything will be easier if smaller objects are stored in boxes or baskets. They'll be more organized, easier to locate, won't gather dust and, when it comes to cleaning, everything will be much quicker.
Clean the bathroom
It's undoubtedly the room that requires the most cleaning and sometimes the most work. But everything will be much easier if you wipe down the mirror, taps and washbasin with a cloth after showering. This will prevent splashes from accumulating and the bathroom will always look clean. Once again, it will be much easier to deep clean afterwards.
Cleaning the kitchen
If you remove utensils from the worktop or wash what you're not going to use while you're cooking, you'll save time. Another tip: after breakfast, wash the dishes and the worktop. It takes five minutes and will prevent things from piling up, something that makes your kitchen look messy and dirty.
Vacuum the house
Vacuuming takes five minutes and, from time to time, prevents dust from spreading around the house and ending up everywhere: under the bed, in or under cupboards.
Other little tips
There are other simple habits that also help a lot to keep the house clean and in perfect condition for "unexpected visitors": making the bed when you get up, ventilating well to avoid bad smells, removing decorative objects from furniture you don't need, etc.
Follow some of these tips and you'll see that keeping your home clean is much easier than you thought.
Source: idealistanews