Keeping the house clean and tidy is a real commitment. It might seem trivial, but managing an entire home independently requires method and patience. But despite our best intentions and good will, time to clean the house is always scarce! Follow our tips to save time on cleaning.
Start with small good habits
Have you ever thought that the best way to clean is not to make a mess in the first place? That’s precisely why having small but good habits that lead you to reduce clutter and dirt will make cleaning even easier and faster.
For example, wipe down the shower with a microfiber cloth every time you use it to immediately remove water and limescale residue from the glass, immediately collect crumbs after you finish eating, make the bed in the morning before leaving, and put away the clothes you’ve worn in the closet each time, to avoid creating huge piles of garments. And then, take off your shoes before entering the house: did you know that 75% of dirt comes from footwear?
So, the first secret to always having a tidy house is not to procrastinate. Ideally, you should dedicate about 20 minutes a day to basic cleaning, such as wiping down the sink and fixtures in the bathroom, cleaning the kitchen countertop and stovetop, and immediately putting away all the items we’ve used during the day in their proper place when we no longer need them. For daily cleaning, therefore, a multi-purpose cleaner is ideal: practical and quick, it allows you to achieve immediate cleanliness and sanitize your spaces daily.
Create your routine
The ideal way to save time on cleaning is to create your own routine and start adopting tidiness as a lifestyle. There are truly many aspects to manage in a home. In addition to actually cleaning the rooms, you need to consider laundry, dishwashing, garbage, and the need to air out the spaces. That’s why defining a method and bringing order to the various needs will make everything easier.
For example, you could get into the habit of opening the windows as soon as you wake up and, before closing them, making the bed before leaving the house. The washing machine, on the other hand, could be done in the evening, so you can hang out the wet clothes before going to bed. Regarding plates and dishes, it would be good to clean them as soon as they are used or put them directly into the dishwasher.
Then, set aside a couple of fixed hours a week for more thorough cleaning, such as the floors, windows, or the entire bathroom. Having a regular appointment with cleaning your house will help you create a more orderly and balanced lifestyle.
Saving time on house cleaning is possible, but it requires consistency and an initial effort to successfully integrate small, good habits into our daily lives.
