Life can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to juggle many different responsibilities and create a sense of balance between work and home life. While some may thrive on this and manage to keep up with all of their housework as well, others can’t find the time and struggle to maintain a clean home.
Fortunately, there are some time and money saving things you can do to try and fit cleaning into your schedule; alternatively, you can simply hire a cleaning service and give yourself one less thing to worry about.
Firstly, create a cleaning schedule
Random acts of cleaning when you can find the time, makes it difficult to stay on top of home cleanliness, but by creating a simple schedule that you can easily follow and stick to, you can keep on top of cleaning and not feel so overwhelmed.
Secondly, don’t waste money on cheap cleaning supplies
Many cleaning items are designed to make our lives easier, but all-too often cheap or inferior products do exactly the opposite. So, invest in higher quality products that you can rely on and which will hopefully, make your tasks much quicker and easier.
Thirdly, never be afraid to ask for help
If your home has gone beyond just a couple of hours’ worth of cleaning, you could always ask friends, family, or other members of the household to chip in and help you out. Even very small children can be helpful when given the right guidance and support. And, if you don’t have anyone you know that can help out, why not hire a cleaning service to help you get the place clean and tidy? Book them for a short session to help you get on top of things, or have them come in on a regular basis so that you never need to worry about having a dirty home again.
On the subject of kids and cleaning, here are some tasks they can help with:
- Dusting
- Vacuuming
- Wiping down surfaces
- Putting things away (especially their toys)
While this might not seem a lot, provided your child has the appropriate tools and is encouraged to think of the tasks you’ve assigned them as fun (and helping mommy or daddy a lot), you’d be surprised at just how helpful they can be.
Also, try making your own cleaning solutions
Healthier for us and the environment, home made cleaners are far cheaper than store-bought alternatives, and can often be made using items you already have in the pantry, such as:
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
- Lemons
- Dish soap
Use the recipe below to create a simple, effective and green cleaning solution for use around your home:
- 2 cups of water
- 2 cups of distilled white vinegar
- A few drops of your favorite essential oil (just to enhance the aroma)
For a deeper clean at home, try making the following solution from:
- Half a cup of liquid soap
- 2 cups of baking soda
When combined, this makes a great soft scrubbing solution, and you can add more dish soap or essential oils if needed.
Lastly, don’t forget to go easy on yourself
You’re not a cleaning machine; you’re a person with a lot to do, and a lot of things other than keeping a clean home to think about. Take rest when you need it, seek help when you need it, and as important as a clean home is, don’t let it take priority over your own health and wellbeing.
Cleaning your home should never be a stressor in your life, but if it is, and after trying to follow the tips and tricks above, you still can’t keep on top of things, simply hire a cleaning service. Hiring professionals is a convenient solution to the problem of a hectic schedule and a dirty home, and is something you should never feel embarrassed about doing.
