CLEAN SMARTER, NOT HARDER…
Six practical tips to maintain cleanliness in your home
Its no secret that maintaining a clean home improves your mental health and physical wellbeing as well as improving air quality, reducing allergies and illnesses and keeps those annoying pests at bay.
To a lot of people it seems like a daunting task and in between work, kids, school commitments, weekend sport its just something a lot of families don’t have time or motivation to do. Luckily there are strategies than can help to make cleaning a whole lot easier!
small actions make less work!
It's far simpler to perform an additional task than to postpone everything for a major cleaning. For instance, once you've finished cooking, take your cleaning spray, swiftly spritz the benches and stovetop, allow the cleaner to act for a few minutes while you put away any items left out, and then wipe it down. This prevents the accumulation of food and mess, which would make cleaning more difficult over time. Just two minutes daily can save a tremendous amount of effort!
clean whilst doing everyday things
It may seem odd, but it's quite effective. For instance, before stepping into the shower, take your cleaning spray, a grout brush, and a scourer with you. While you're in there getting squeaky clean, give your shower a quick scrub and rinse it off. It could be done in the time it takes for your conditioner to set in. Switching from bar soap to body wash can be beneficial, as bar soap tends to create soap scum quickly by reacting with minerals in the water. Using body wash can result in less soap scum, which means less cleaning is required.
declutter the area first
Before cleaning any room or area in your home, start by decluttering. Sort the clutter into categories: items for recycling or rubbish, items to donate, and items to return to their designated places. This will instantly make the room appear neater and simplify the cleaning process.
Clean top to bottom, left to right
Professional cleaners frequently emphasise that the most crucial cleaning rule is to start from the top. Begin with ceiling fans, walls, and tall cabinets, dusting any elevated furniture first since dirt will descend onto the surfaces below. By working from top to bottom and left to right, you guarantee that every surface is meticulously cleaned without overlooking anything. Lastly, leave vacuuming and mopping for the final step.
dont forget the skirting boards
Skirting boards around a room are known to gather dust and dirt from above. To keep them clean, use a duster frequently. Opt for a duster with an extendable handle to avoid bending while cleaning.
create a realistic cleaning schedule
Creating a weekly cleaning schedule that fits into a busy lifestyle can be tough. A schedule that's easy to remember and follow is crucial for preventing clutter. It can also simplify your daily routine and help you manage feelings of being overwhelmed.
Consider adopting this practical schedule for each day of the week. It's designed to help you stay ahead of cleaning tasks by doing a bit every day, rather than tackling it all at once.
