Perfect in no time: The best tips for tidiness in the home | Guardian Cowra

The secret to a clean home is to do a few simple daily tasks that will help keep clutter and clutter never out of control. Photo Shutterstock.

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Keeping up with daily household chores can be a strain, especially if you're someone restricted by a full-time job.

With so many responsibilities on your shoulders (kids, pets, work and social life) it can be very difficult to keep a clean and organized home, even if you want to. Luckily, keeping your home clean isn't rocket science and it doesn't have to take hours and hours of your time.

The secret to a clean home is to do a few simple daily tasks that will help keep clutter and clutter never out of control.

A clean house doesn't seem far away with these six simple tips that will make keeping your home clean the easy way.

Don't avoid the dust

Dusting is perhaps the most overlooked step when it comes to keeping your home clean. You may not always be able to see dust, but keeping surfaces free of particles is important to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.

Why do you ask? Dust contains various particles including dirt, skin cells, pet dander, pollen and even microscopic organisms such as bacteria and viruses. When it collects on surfaces like bedside tables, TV cabinets , or picture frames, dust can trigger allergies, cause breathing problems, and spread disease. So be sure to include regular dusting in your weekly cleaning schedule.

It's especially important to dust high-traffic areas like living rooms and bedrooms, as well as neglected areas like ceiling fans and baseboards. So don't hesitate to dust off - it's a simple and effective way to improve indoor air quality, maintain a clean home and promote a healthy living environment.

Make your bed every morning

Even the prettiest and most organized bedroom looks less tidy and a lot more messy with an unmade bed. That's why we recommend spending a minute or two every morning making the bed and tidying up the room. Would you like to go further? In this article , you'll learn how to style your bed like a pro.

Once you realize that making your bed only takes a few minutes each morning, you'll find that many other chores you've put off take little time, too.

clean up when you leave

Cleaning on the go is by far one of the best tips for anyone who wants to keep their home tidy all week long.

Some examples of cleaning on the go are wiping down the kitchen countertop after cooking dinner, putting away the kids toys in the storage cupboard after playing, or putting away clean dishes while the kettle is boiling.

The basic idea behind cleaning while walking is that instead of waiting until your house gets really dirty and then spending a lot of time cleaning it, you just clean little by little.

These small tasks may seem insignificant, but they are guaranteed to make all the difference in keeping your home clean, fresh and tidy at all times.

The big demolition

Not surprisingly, clutter can affect our anxiety, sleep, and ability to focus. Also, dust accumulates in the clutter, which contains dust mites and other microscopic organisms that can trigger allergies and asthma attacks . Oh, and did we forget to mention that clutter looks awful?

If your mission is to make your home as clean and relaxing as possible, now is the time to join the big clean!

Simple steps to declutter your home:

1. Get rid of objects, jewelry, or furniture that you no longer use. You can donate these items, give them away to family members, or host a garage/yard sale.
2. Consider investing in storage furniture that gives you hidden spaces to store items like magazines, knick knacks and jewelry.
3. When you make sure all your belongings have a home, tidying up becomes so much easier - for you and the rest of your family.
4. Don't get overwhelmed. Instead, consider cleaning up for just 5 minutes a day. You will be surprised how much you will achieve in a month or a year.
   

Never leave a room empty-handed

It's an (incredibly simple) habit that can make a world of difference to the overall clutter in your home. If you consistently take a few seconds to rearrange things, you'll find that clutter doesn't have a chance to build up and is much more manageable.

It can be as simple as snack wrappers or packets that belong in the trash, toys that need to be put away, or clean clothes that need to be folded or hung up in your closet .

Even if you have trouble remembering to take things with you when you leave a room, every little bit of progress is progress, so don't get discouraged!

Schedule a monthly deep clean

Dedicating one day a month to deep cleaning is an excellent way to declutter and clean every corner of your home. Luckily, your monthly spring cleaning shouldn't be too difficult or time-consuming if you've managed to build in a "clean as you go" strategy throughout the month.

A thorough cleaning of your home will take care of any items lost along the way and ensure your home is "set back" for the next month.

Once a month we recommend a thorough cleaning of your showers , bathtubs, windows, baseboards, drawers and cabinets. You may also consider decluttering your closet, steam cleaning your carpets, and deep washing/sanitizing the floors, tiles, and other surfaces in your home.

There you have it, 6 incredibly simple tips and tricks to help you successfully keep your home clean and tidy. The more you do them, the easier it gets!

What are some of your favorite ways to keep your home tidy? The more the merrier, so leave a comment and let us know!

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