I know how important keeping a clean house is. It’s not just about appearances; it’s about how it makes you feel. Spending time in a place that’s a mess can have a big impact on your mood. It can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. Furthermore, it can make you prone to feeling blue and can even lead to depression. Your messy house can impact your mental health; however, a clean house is possible.
No home is always perfectly organized and clean. Occasionally, the mess will take over. This is especially true when you have kids and pets sharing your home. Kids pull toys out and don’t put them away. They throw food and tread dirt through the house. Pets shed hair here, there and everywhere, and are also culprits of walking mud and dirt into the house. However, just because you share your home with children and pets, doesn’t mean it’s impossible to keep it clean. You just need a good strategy.
Become a minimalist
If you want to make the process of keeping your home tidy a little easier, become a minimalist. This means clearing out anything that you no longer want or need, and ensuring that your home is completely free from clutter.
The best way to go about doing this is to focus on one room at a time and then work through each area of the house. Be ruthless. Anything that hasn’t been used in over two months, you most probably don’t need. You can choose to sell your unwanted stuff, or you can donate it to charity.
Always keep your cleaning supplies stocked. If you don’t have cleaning supplies you can’t have a clean house. It’s as simple as that. So it’s a good idea to stock up on your cleaning items so you can keep your home in shape.
Keep cleaning products that you use regularly stored. Make sure that your cleaning products are out of reach of little fingers or that it has a childproof lock on it.
Invest in the right cleaning equipment
If you want to keep on top of chores, you need the right equipment. With the right pieces of equipment, having a clean house can be much quicker and easier.
The chances are that you already have a mop, but do you have a steam mop? Steam mops make cleaning so much simpler as there’s no need for a bucket of water or chemicals to clean the floor. All you need is a small amount of water. Steam mops clean with steam that can kill 99 percent of bacteria. Fill them with water, plug them in, and clean the floor using the same motion as you would when vacuuming. You can get six-in-one steam mops that have different head attachments and can be used for all sorts of cleaning. From cleaning the windows to refreshing soft furnishings, and many other areas of the home. If you’re going to invest in a steam cleaner, it’s best to opt for a multifunctional design, so that you can use it for various chores.
A good vacuum cleaner is also a must for keeping your home clean. What is important to remember is that not all vacuum cleaners are equal. Some are better than others. For instance, pet hair vacuum cleaners tend to have better suction and be more durable than normal vacuum cleaners. Plus, if you’ve got pets that spread hair everywhere, they’re ideal for keeping on top of the problem. To learn more about this type of vacuum cleaner, read reviews of the best pet hair vacuum cleaners of 2016 online.
It may also be worth investing in a handheld vacuum to use when you need to quickly vacuum up small messes. The great thing about handheld vacuums is that they’re just as powerful as normal ones but are ideal for spot cleaning.
Use containers to keep your home tidy
Place containers around your home. Store toys and other odds and ends. This simple step will help keep your home tidier. To make it easier for kids to keep their toys neat, label each container with what belongs in them, such as ‘cars’ and ‘farm animals’. Use pictures if you’re children are too young to read.
Containers can also be used in the kitchen. Containers can be kept in your cupboards as well as the in your fridge. By having labeled containers, not only is it easier to keep things neat and tidy but it’s also easier to know where everything is.
Keep on top of the washing
Make sure you keep on top of the laundry. If you get behind with your washing, it can be a nightmare to catch up with. Having piles of dirty laundry everywhere can make your home look a real mess. Keep all dirty clothes in a laundry bin.
It’s a good idea to have set days a week when you do the washing. This will ensure that you are able to keep on top of all the washing and don’t get behind with it. Have a laundry basket for each family member. Place each member’s folded clothing into their basket. This makes putting the clean laundry away much easier.
Having a clean home when you have kids and pets can sometimes seem impossible, but the truth is it’s not. If you are smart about how you keep on top of a clean house and have a good strategy in place, it doesn’t have to be so much of a struggle.
These are really good tips. I like the container one. This simple tip has really reduced the clutter. And your minimalist suggestion , although more of a lifestyle choice, can go a long way to keeping things tidy. We began by just ‘tossing it out’. But quickly discovered that others would use what we did not. So, what could be used got donated. Wonderful.
Also, I agree with your suggestion to ‘invest in the right equipment’. We have written a detailed review of some of the best vacuum cleaners for 2017. And that review can be seen on our site.
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Housework always seems to get in the way of everything else I want to get done!
My house was squeaky clean when I was raising my daughter. Over the years, I have become less concerned about the house and focus more on things that I love to do. I keep it clean, but I don’t obsess about it, lol.