A clean home is a happy home, and staying
on top of cleaning is essential for leading a more organized, healthier
lifestyle. Take a look at our five simple tips on how to keep your home clutter
and germ-free.
Rid your home of unnecessary
clutter
First things first, decluttering is an
essential part of the cleaning ritual. More items on display mean more dusting,
so be sure to throw away, donate, or store anything that hasn’t been used in a
while. This applies to your wardrobes, cupboards, vanities, drawers, pantry, as
well as the fridge. Keep your surfaces clear as much as you can, and make sure
that every item in your home has its place. Take your time to rid your home of
as many items you don’t need and do your best to keep it clean and organized as
much as possible. Doing so will help minimize the effort needed to clean and
make everything go much quicker.
Tidy up whenever you can
This next tip is key to keeping your home
looking clean, polished, and ready to entertain at any time of the day. If
there’s a mess – sweep it, if there are dirty dishes to be done – wash them, if
you cook and make a mess – clean it up. Small, immediate actions like these
take minutes to complete, yet they can save you a headache of tackling them
later after everything’s piled up. Be sure to take your trash out daily, and do
your best to keep the surfaces free of mess. By simply cleaning after yourself
and making sure you tidy up whenever you can will do wonders for your home and
ensure it always looks nice.
Clear the air
Ensuring a good
indoor air quality is crucial for maintaining a healthy living environment. The
best thing to do would be to open the windows and refresh the indoor air.
However, this alone won’t remove all the pollutants and dust mites that are
lingering in the air, so you’ll need to look for additional methods for
cleaning the air. It’d be a good idea to check online for best air purifiers
and see how they rank and then use rankings to decide which one would fit your
needs. Air cleaners will help prevent dust from accumulating on your surfaces
while trapping the mold spores, viruses, and bacteria present in your interior
air. Also, don’t forget to clean your AC filters to ensure they’re doing their
job, and consider adding a couple of plants such as Bamboo plant or English Ivy
to help freshen up the air.
Get your family to help
Even though many of us prefer to just do
things on their own, household chores can easily become overwhelming. Sooner or
later, you’ll realize that things would be much easier if your whole family
contributed to cleaning and maintaining your home. Consider making a weekly
cleaning schedule, and assign everyone with their jobs and tasks. Choose
age-appropriate chores for your kids, and as for the spouse, talk to them and
ask them if they could handle some of the jobs you’re responsible for. Whether
it’s simply the kids making their beds, tidying their rooms, or putting the
dishes in the dishwasher after a meal, a lot of small, simple things, will be
tackled, resulting in an overall tidy, pleasant-looking home.
Schedule a seasonal house clean
Each season, your home requires additional
TLC, so make sure you schedule a seasonal house clean. Regardless of the
season, it’s essential that you keep your decor up to date, so if there happen
to be any leftover seasonal accessories, be sure to store them away for the
next year. Depending on the weather conditions, your
windows could use some elbow grease, and the same goes for any carpeting
and area rugs you have in your home. Hoovering them isn’t enough, so it’s best
to have them cleaned every season to eliminate any dirt, pollutants, and germs
trapped inside. Another seasonal cleaning tip would be to take down fabrics
such as curtains, pillow covers, and bedding and give them a wash. Each season,
make it a habit to clear out everything that went uneaten or it’s expired, and
do your best to keep any form of clutter at bay to ensure your home looks fresh
and clean regardless of the weather outside.
While the majority of people think it’s
impossible to keep your home clean and tidy at all times, all it really takes
is a good organization, some planning, and a checklist to help you keep the
clutter, pollutants, and other “uninvited guests” at bay. Now that
you’re armed with a couple of cleaning tips, it’s time to roll up the sleeves
and get to work!
