The secret to keeping your home clean, tidy and fresh is to develop the right cleaning routine that works for you. To some, it might sound easy, while others find it overwhelming. But, the key is to focus on efficiency and you’ll always have a home that is guest-ready. You need to build a cleaning routine that works for you, it’s easy to maintain and you don’t see it as a chore.
First, build the right mindset
Cleaning should not be viewed as a chore if you want to stick to a cleaning routine and do regular maintenance. You’ll have a hard time doing it if it’s something you despise. You’ll enjoy the procedure if you shift your thinking and adopt small habits that contribute to good hygiene. First, schedule the dates and respect them like important meetings.
So, when it’s time for your weekly or biweekly cleaning routine, get in the right mood, pick a podcast or a playlist, and set a timer. By setting the timer, you’ll focus on the task at hand and you’ll work on being more efficient each time. Once you finish, reward yourself with something. You can even pay yourself so you’ll trigger a positive mental attitude towards cleaning.
Develop a cleaning system that works for your home
Since cleaning is a repetitive procedure, meaning you’ll have to do it over and over again at defined time intervals, having a system saves up time. When something is repetitive, it’s best to turn it into a routine. This way you’ll know the order of things, you’ll have all the necessary cleaning supplies ready and you’ll swiftly go through the motions.
The first thing that cuts cleaning time in half is the tidiness of your home. Learn to put everything where it belongs, declutter regularly, and keep everything in order. If you keep your home neat, you won’t have to spend additional time clearing up the mess.
Next, always clean the room from top to bottom, wipe the tallest surfaces first and move down slowly layer by layer. Next, vacuum and then mop and disinfect the floors and all other high traffic surfaces.
Maintain high levels of personal hygiene
Firstly, wash your clothes regularly and often. If you don’t, you’ll transfer first, sweat and other particles from clothes onto your furniture and other surfaces. You should have separate clothes for the outside world and different sets for the time when you’re at home. Next, wash your hands whenever you enter your home, handle food, or clean your home. Also, whenever you can, air-dry your hands. This way you’ll limit the use of towels or paper towels. If you love speedy solutions, give hand dryers a try. You can easily find a commercial hand dryer that is suitable for your personal use and reduce the chances of picking up germs. Ger5ms thrive in wet environments, so when you keep your hands clean and dry, you stop the spread of germs throughout your home.
Replace towels and bed sheets regularly
On average, each towel should be replaced after a maximum of four uses. In practice, this means that you should replace some of your towels even daily, like hand towels, while the ones you use for your face can last up to two days. This is important because we use towels to dry our hands or other body parts. Towels absorb moisture and then they should be put on a hanger to air dry. If it doesn’t air dry properly in between uses, germs will spread. Next, you should also change your bed sheets more often than you usually would. If you sweat a lot during sleep, you should definitely change your sheets more than once a week. But, on average, every person should update their bed sheets once a week. Sweat and dead skin cells can create a buildup which is a perfect breathing ground for germs and dust mites.
Get your entire family involved in your cleaning routine
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From wiping the dust off surfaces, vacuuming, and wiping the windows, to changing the sheets, every member of your family has to take a role in keeping the place clean and healthy. Kids can be led by your example and start helping from an early age. They will learn what responsibilities are and the benefits of discipline. A tidy space is a place where you feel calm, less stressed, and happy. If everyone contributes, the time spent on cleaning is reduced to a minimum while everyone spends time in a clean and healthy home.
Lastly, don’t forget to clean your fridge once a month and take out the trash before it turns bad. This and everything we’ve mentioned above can easily become a routine if we prioritize it like anything else.