The time to spring clean is nearly here, so let’s get started! Down below are some great habits you can adopt this year so that your home can look incredible. Go ahead and check them out!
Divide the workload among family members.
This has to be one of the best ways to thoroughly clean the house. Ask all of your family members to get involved in the cleaning process and see how quickly you’re done with the whole house.
Clean while making the mess.
I know it doesn’t sound like it makes sense but hear me out. If you’re doing something that might be messy, like baking, then put your ingredients away as you go along. So for instance, once you’re done with the flour, put it back in the cupboard. It’s that simple!
Nighttime routine.
Before you hit the bed, take a walk around the house and put everything back in its place. Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket, empty your sink, and if your kids haven’t put their toys in the baskets for the one-hundredth time, do that too.
Plan everything ahead of time.
Make a cleaning routine for each day so you always know where to start. You know your job and get right to it. Also, h a quick checklist for yourself after you’re done cleaning to make sure you’ve got everything done for the day.
Analyze the areas which get the most dirt.
Identifying your problem areas is a key element in cleaning the house. This way you’ll recognize the dirty spots and find a solution so that they stay that way.
Keep cleaning supplies insight.
Whether it’s in a cupboard or under the sink, keep a designated area for your cleaning supplies. And even try putting them in a caddy so that they’re easily grabbable.
Housekeeping doesn’t always have to be a drag, so try some of these quick and easy cleaning habits, it’ll make it a lot easier.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.