Get rid of clutter and dirt in 5 simple steps.
Keeping your home clean and clutter free is no easy venture. However there are ways to make this difficult task a little easier. Picking the right tools or establishing a routine could be game-changers!
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1. Find The Right Tools
If you live in a small apartment a handheld vacuum cleaner might be a lifesaver. In a bigger home it might not help at all. There are no perfect cleaning products (unless we’re talking about facial cleansing). It all depends on the size of your home and the surfaces that prevail. Different tools work for different homes. Experiment with different products until you find the ones that work best for you.
When it comes to cleaning your home, having the right tools is essential. Whether you live in a small apartment or a large house, there are plenty of different tools and products to help you get the job done quickly and easily. Some of the most popular options include handheld vacuum cleaners, mops, sponges, and various cleaning sprays.
If you’re not sure which products will work best for your home, it’s a good idea to experiment with different ones until you find the perfect fit. Depending on the size of your home and the types of surfaces you have to clean, you might need to use different products in different areas. For example, a handheld vacuum cleaner might be perfect for cleaning up small messes in a small apartment, but it might not be as effective in a larger home.
No matter what type of home you have, there are plenty of different tools and products available to help you keep it clean. With a little bit of trial and error, you’re sure to find the perfect solution.
2. Catch the clutter
It’s so easy to create collections of things lying about in an untidy state. We just wish it was as easy to get rid of them. Let us present an innovative way to catch your clutter in one spot – clutter catchers. It’s a revolutionary idea in staying organized. Think about all the places that get cluttered up the easiest.
Maybe it’s your bedroom, full of clothes you’re not sure where to put. Firstly, get a stylish basket. Secondly, place it in the corner of the room. Thirdly, let it do its job – catch-all that clothes, pillows, toys, and other paraphernalia. Watch as your bedroom transforms into tidy heaven.
Another useful place for a clutter catcher is by your entrance – for keys, documents, mail and other things we leave in mysterious places. What about a small clutter catcher in a bathroom drawer? Or a big one in a closet or an attic? Might make your life tidier!
3. Create a routine
We’ve all heard this one before but it really works! Establishing a routine will keep your home looking neat in the long run. It can be as simple as dusting on Mondays, laundry on Tuesdays, floors on Wednesdays, the bathroom on Thursdays, and the kitchen on Fridays. Take the weekends off – you deserve it!
If you have kids, designate specific tasks for them to do each day. Not only will this lessen your load, but it will also teach them responsibility and good habits. Put a chart on the fridge or somewhere visible and check off each task as it’s completed. Make it fun by offering a small reward for a job well done!
4. Get rid of unnecessary things
In the words of the great Marie Kondo herself – if it doesn’t spark joy, let it go. Most of our mess is created by the things we don’t need in the first place. Why overwhelm your closet with clothes you haven’t worn in years? What about that badminton set lying underneath your sofa? Getting rid of everything you don’t use will make your (cleaning) life so much easier!
There are a few strategies that you can use to purge unnecessary things from your home. One is to go room by room and take an inventory of everything in that space. Ask yourself whether each item brings you joy or not, and be honest with yourself about what needs to go. Another strategy is to set aside a specific time every month or so to go through your things and get rid of anything that’s no longer serving a purpose.
Once you’ve decided what needs to go, it’s time to figure out how to get rid of it. If you have items that are in good condition, you can donate them to a local charity or thrift store. For things that are broken or no longer useful, you may want to try selling them online or holding a yard sale. You can also consider recycling your items if they’re not worth much on the secondhand market.
5. Make cleaning a happy event
It might seem impossible but there are ways to improve the torture we call cleaning. Find your groove. Spice things up by incorporating something you love into your routine. Most importantly, reward yourself afterward. Blast the music loud, dance around while you clean and finish everything off with a favorite snack!
Maybe you need to get hyped up with some music or a podcast, or maybe you prefer complete silence. Find something that gets you in the zone and stick with it.
Cleaning doesn’t have to be a drag. If you find the right techniques that work for you, it can actually be enjoyable. So put on your favorite tunes, get out the cleaning supplies and get to work! You might just surprise yourself with how much fun you have.
Wow you guys have Perfect timing… I am Just in the middle of Deep cleaning. You should See me with the appron gloves and the worst clotning combination ever… But after Reading your tips i am pretty sure i am going to do a Great job
Thanks for these great hacks I didn’t have any spark to do them or any motivation and I got some after this and I have Rhuemartiod arthritis and fibromyalgia so this really helped to get next moving and having to separate it Into a couple of days.. thanks again
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing! It makes us so happy to hear you found our article helpful! More cool things are coming soon! <3
Thank you for sharing these steps with us, they are great
Hello! Thank you for sharing! More articles are coming your way very soon! Stay tuned :)
These secrets will help me keep my house clean and organized. Muito obrigada!
Dear Sofia! Thank you for sharing! So happy to hear this! <3
Oooh, great tips! Cleaning in my house is always a hassle because the kids rarely want to participate… The fifth tip is really useful for me.
Hello, hello! Thank you for sharing! Music will for sure help motivate your little ones to help with the cleaning :)
Cool tips to make it fun :) Especially loud music part, but might get tricky with the neighbors, unless we do it at the same time :) fun article
Hey Jeniffer! Thank you for sharing! What kind of music do you like to listen to when organizing your home? :)
I love cleaning and organizing, these things boost my mood and make me feel productive.
Hi Tea! Amazing to hear this! Cleaning while listening to music can be a perfect mood booster :)
Very useful article, although I have to recognise that I’m a bit messy
Great advice to schedule jobs so the weekend is free. I will apply this advice.
Dear Johanna, thank you for sharing! Let us know if this tip has helped you get more free time on the weekends :)
The tips are great. I only wish that the “clean” stage lasted longer :)
Dear Lea, thanks for your comment! We agree with you :D
Great tips !! This weekend all my clothes and shoes I haven’t worn in the last 2 years is going out of my house!
Hey Anna! We are happy to hear we have helped you in organizing your house :D Stay tuned for more interesting articles!
The worst part for me was cleaning out my closet. I hold on to things that are 20 years old, clothes, that realistically I will not wear again….But I just cannot throw them out. I am thinking maybe it’s all connected to one’s state of mind really. if it’s chaotic in the brain it is chaotic in the room
Hey Diane! Thank you for sharing! True! We hope our tips helped :)