With a hectic lifestyle, or a big family to cater for, home cleaning can take something of a back seat. And while this is totally understandable, and something that happens a lot in many households, it isn’t necessarily a good thing.
Not only does a clean home look better (and smell better!), but it’s better for your health and the health of everyone living in it. A home that’s always dirty and untidy can have a negative impact on the quality of indoor air, not to mention be responsible for the spread of contagious infections, and make allergy sufferers lives unbearable. In short, there are way more benefits to a clean home than there are to a grubby one, but that still doesn’t help if you’re struggling to make time for basic cleaning tasks.
So, what can be done?
Luckily, although they do require a certain amount of time and effort, these tips will help you better manage your home in terms of cleanliness, at least until you can hire a cleaner, anyway!
- Set up a simple routine
By incorporating a small amount of cleaning into your everyday routine, such as wiping down dirty surfaces and making your bed, you’ll find that it starts to come automatically, and you no longer have to think about it; you’ll just get on and do it. Making cleaning in small doses a habit, helps you not just keep your home cleaner, but easier to clean.
- Don’t allow clutter to build up
Making your home look untidy and unkempt, clutter also makes it harder for you to clean certain areas of your home, not only because it gathers dust, but because it gets in the way of surfaces and furniture etc. To avoid your home becoming like a cluttered minefield, make sure that everything you use has a place to be returned to, and that anything you don’t want, use, or like, is moved out of the home appropriately.
- Maintain cleanliness of frequently used spaces
Kitchens and bathrooms are typically the two spaces in the home that get the dirtiest, the quickest, and as such, it’s important to try and keep on top of cleaning them to keep them hygienic for everyone to use. With a quick wipe down of all countertops, appliances, and sinks every day, you can prevent dirt from taking over. You may also need to try and clean the toilet, shower and tub once a week; left any longer and mold and bacteria may begin to take hold.
- Don’t neglect high-traffic zones
Living rooms or entryways always got a lot more foot (and paw!) traffic than other areas of the home, so pay extra attention to these during your cleaning schedule if you want to keep your home cleaner, for longer. Rugs and mats can help trap debris before it gets tracked through the home too, just take the time to vacuum or wash these regularly.
- Keep the little things in mind
Big cleaning tasks are important, but smaller ones such as dusting and wiping down light fixtures, baseboards, and window tracks can all make a difference when trying to achieve a home that’s truly clean, from top to bottom. These things won’t need doing every day, but try to remember to clean them at least once a month so that they stay clean most of the time.
By following the 5 steps above, you can help keep your home clean for longer, no matter how busy you are. But when you’re really pushed for time, or don’t have the energy to tackle such tasks, you can simply place a call to a local cleaning service, and schedule a visit from them.
