It’s one thing to get your home clean and tidy, it’s quite another to keep it that way!
Of course, with a regular cleaning service your home can be kept effortlessly clean, all day every day, but for those who don’t want to hire professional help, it’s not always that simple. Fortunately, with a little expert guidance, there are a few ways to maintain a clean home with relative ease, and here are 11 of them:
- Set up a cleaning routine
Once you get into a routine of cleaning, and accept the fact that it needs to be done, you’ll find you can keep your home cleaner, for longer. By creating a daily or weekly home cleaning schedule, you can ensure that nothing gets too messy, and that big weekend clean-up marathons, become a thing of the past.
- Get to grips with dust and allergens
Dust and allergens can be present inside and outside of the home, seasonally, or in some cases, all year round. That’s why its important to dust with a microfiber cloth regularly, or use the attachments on your vacuum cleaner.
- Invest in a good quality vacuum cleaner
It’s far better to suck dirt and dust up and out of harm’s way with a vacuum cleaner, than potentially spread it around your home when dusting with a cloth. But, it’s worth investing in a vacuum with a HEPA filter, so that you can trap dust and allergens even more effectively.
- Never neglect floors and carpets
While you can also vacuum hard floors, you should take the time to clean them with a mild detergent every week, or more often if you have pets or small children, or both. This doesn’t just keep them looking great, but helps to preserve the flooring itself.
- Tackle mold and mildew promptly
Even if you don’t live in a humid climate, bathrooms and certain other spaces in the home are prone to mold and mildew, and if not tackled as soon as it’s spotted, can spread and cause harm not just to your home, but to those you share it with. Try to keep damp space well ventilated, wipe surfaces frequently, and consider using paints and grouts that are mold-resistant.
- Carry out daily tidy-ups
If you share your home with others, be it adults or kids, try to instil in them all the need to put things away once they’ve finished with them, as clutter is one of the biggest barriers to a clean home.
- Use storage solutions
Even the smallest of homes has space for some smart storage solutions, such as shelving and closet organizers. If you feel as if clutter is getting the better of you, think about what storage solutions you could implement in your home. This won’t just make your home look tidier, but will make it easier to clean, too.
- Focus your efforts on the kitchen
While it’s important to keep your whole home as clean as you can, if the kitchen is clean and tidy, many other spaces typically fall in line. Make sure that dirty dishes are dealt with, stains are cleaned up as soon as they happen, the refrigerator is emptied of expired food, and the oven and other appliances are hygienically clean.
- But don’t neglect the bathroom
Bathrooms are used just as often as kitchens, and can often be just as grubby and smelly if not cleaned regularly, too! Toilets should be cleaned at least once a week, along with the sink, vanity, shower and tub, or you can give everything a quick clean more often (daily or every other day) to prevent a build-up of limescale and mold. Where possible, keep the bathroom ventilated, and swap out wet towels after a few uses.
- Keep on top of laundry
Allowing laundry to pile up doesn’t just mean you don’t have clean clothes or bedsheets when you want them, but it can also be a distraction and add to the cluttered feel of your home. Wash bedding weekly and aim to clear the laundry basket before it starts spilling over onto the floor!
- Hire the professionals!
This last tip is by far the simplest way to achieve a home that’s consistently clean, and all you have to do is find a local cleaning service that you’re comfortable with, and hire them!
Your home might not always be spotlessly clean, but by following the tips above, you can at least create a healthier, happier environment for you and your family to live in.
