8 Easy Ways to Reduce Time Spent on Household Chores

Household chores constantly accompany us, and no one else will do them for you. However, there is a way to reduce the time spent on these tasks and use the saved minutes and hours for more enjoyable activities.

1. Organize Storage Systems

Professional cleaners say that order in the home greatly simplifies life: cleaning will take 40% less of your time. Place items only in their designated spots, use shelves and organizers, keypads, hooks – with their help, small items won't get lost in the house and will always be within reach.

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2. Create a Clear Plan

Planning can be useful not only at work but also at home. Clearly plan which day you will clean the kitchen and which one in the bedroom. Develop a habit of throwing out trash when going to the store, and wipe down the sink after washing your hands before bed. These small tasks won't take much of your time, but the cleaning on weekends will go faster than usual.

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3. Use Modern Household Appliances

Choose modern multifunctional household appliances: they help efficiently organize daily life and save time. For example, an LG NeoChef microwave oven is an indispensable helper in the kitchen. Thanks to Smart Inverter technology, it can quickly and evenly heat and defrost food, and various modes allow you to cook diversely and pleasantly surprise yourself and your loved ones.

A pleasant bonus is the unique design: the microwave oven features a glossy front made of solid tempered glass without seams or frames, plus a hidden handle and touch control. Our verdict: this model perfectly fits modern kitchens.

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4. Do Several Tasks at Once

During cleaning, you can and should feel like Julius Caesar – do several tasks simultaneously. For example, start the dishwasher and washing machine, pour cleaning agents into the plumbing (they need time to act), and clean dust and organize items while doing so.

5. Don't Skip Professional Furniture and Carpet Cleaning

Many are familiar with the fact that after a day (or even a few hours) of wet cleaning, dust settles again on the surfaces of furniture and floors. Therefore, it's advisable to regularly hire professionals for professional chemical cleaning of soft furniture and carpets – this way, you'll need to do housekeeping much less frequently.

6. Use Household Cleaning Products

High-quality cleaning agents will quickly handle dirt. For example, for glass surfaces, purchase wipes soaked in a special formula: the glass will be clean and free of streaks. For bathroom fixtures, you'll need a special cleaning product that dissolves lime scale and rust in just minutes. Also, replace regular dust cloths with microfiber ones – they capture more dust and hold it in place.

7. Shop Once a Week

Try to make major purchases once a week. Plan your weekly menu and create a list of necessary products. This way, you won't have to run to the store after work or before every meal. It's very convenient to order groceries online with home delivery: no time is wasted on the trip to the store, and you can place an order whenever it's convenient for you.

8. Reduce Time Spent Cooking

Save time in the future by preparing some ingredients right after shopping: meat, vegetables, and greens can be chopped and frozen. Also, always set a timer while cooking: this way, you won't need to constantly monitor the process and can use your time for other activities.