5 Daily Habits for a Tidy Home
Start making a positive change around the house and add these 5 daily habits for a tidy home to your routine!
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Small habits can make a big difference, especially when you continue to add new ones over time. The same is true for cleaning. Life gets busy and leaves us with less time to clean the house. That’s why it’s important to create daily cleaning habits to stay ahead of the dirt and clutter. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, use these 5 daily habits for a tidy home.
Make the Bed
Making the bed is a task that’s often overlooked but it’s an easy one to turn into a daily habit. It only takes a minute or two and leaves the room feeling tidy instantly. Making the bed first thing in the morning starts the day off right! Start with your bed and help everyone else in the family make their own bed. Try it today and you’ll see the difference.
One Load of Laundry Each Day
Ever fallen behind on laundry and ended up with several piles throughout the house? Whether clean clothes sit in a basket or there are piles of dirty clothes, getting behind on laundry is going to leave you stressed and with a messy house. Starting a habit of one load of laundry to wash and fold each weekday will give you a tidier home to enjoy. Then you can take the weekend off from laundry and enjoy other activities.
Wipe the Counters
Counters accumulate a lot of crumbs and items throughout the day. Any items left on the counter will make the room feel cluttered, take everything off the counters and put them where they belong. Wipe counters after every meal or at least once a day. You’ll love seeing the counters shine!
Set Aside 20 Minutes
Give yourself 20 minutes each day to complete a cleaning task and a tidy home will feel more manageable. It can also be helpful to make a list of what needs to be done during the week and then assign a task to each day. For example, Thursday can be dusting and Friday can be sweeping/mopping.
Clear the Clutter
Clutter can accumulate quickly but daily habits to clear it away keeps it from building up. At the end of the day, look around the house for items that need to be put away. Finding a home for each item and keeping surfaces clear will instantly make a difference in how clean your house looks.
With these 5 daily habits for a tidy home, you can have a cleaner home with minimal effort. If you need any additional cleaning help, call to get a free quote!