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4 Simple Tips to Keep Your House Clean and Tidy

4 Simple Tips to Keep Your House Clean and Tidy

One of the drags you have to face is to keep your house clean and organized every day, but it should never take all your time and effort.

Written by The Stay Sane Mom Staff   |  See Comments   |  Updated 12/11/2021

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One of the drags you have to face is to keep your house clean and organized every day, but it should never take all your time and effort. Keeping your house clean is not just about the time it consumes but more about the habits you have created and followed instinctively. The organization in your house will significantly impact how fast you will make your room clean and tidy, but following some definite tips will help you achieve the cleaning goals more efficiently. 

Start the Day by Making the Bed

Sometimes you may feel like making your bed is a waste of time, but it really makes a huge difference in how your room looks, yet it only consumes a few of your minutes. As you make your bed, make sure to wipe every corner to clean up any dust particle on the bed, including the nuts and bolts used to tighten the bed. You have to simplify the task as much as possible by using a duvet and a washable cover and minimizing the number of pillows in your bed. 

Do a Single Load of Laundry Every Day

To ensure your house stays clean and tidy, try to put a load of laundry; first in the morning, and if you work from home, you can always put the machine on delay. Another option is to put the load in the machine in the morning but turn it on after getting home from work. Always ensure you save some time in the day to complete the load of laundry and put it away, and with this, your room will remain clean and tidy. 

Get the Whole Family Involved

It is easier to do a task by yourself, but taking time to teach your children will greatly benefit from finishing the chores faster though every child does an age-appropriate chore. You can begin from the slightest things such as putting away their shoes and clothes after coming to the house. The simple things that will get done with the help of your kids will make a huge difference in the tidiness of the house, and in the end, they form part of them.

Do a Brief Nightly Clean-Up

You may be having busy days, and as such, making it a routine to do a family nightly clean-up can’t be a bad idea where everyone is engaged for just a few minutes. Your kids can be cleaning their rooms or doing some light chores as you put the clothes in the laundry and clean up the living room. Often begin with the things that are causing a lot of mess in the house so that even if the time you set elapses, you can comfortably take a break for the next session. 

Conclusion

The cleanliness of your house is essential for your health and thus should be a priority. Following the tips mentioned above will go a long way to help you keep your house clean and tidy everyday of the week.

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