7 Household Habits That Will Help Keep Your Home Clean

There are countless articles and books written about house cleaning, yet for some reason every day people are greeted by mountains of dirty dishes, cluttered work desks, and more. To avoid spending an entire weekend on a long and boring house cleaning session, it's essential to form several effective daily habits.

7 Rules or Simple Habits That Will Help in This Matter:

Clear your work desk every morning

It might seem more logical to do this at the end of the working day. However, once work is done, it's very tempting to grab a favorite book, watch an interesting series, or have a cup of tea with family. It's better to tidy up your workspace in the morning, before turning on the computer. This way, you'll establish a work mindset and maintain cleanliness.

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Keep the kitchen clean before bedtime

Even a small tidy-up each evening is unavoidable. To motivate yourself not to leave dirty dishes, remember that it gives you the chance to sleep 15-20 minutes longer in the morning. It's also much better to start the day with something pleasant rather than washing yesterday’s dishes.

Wash dishes while cooking

During food preparation, there’s always something to wait for: water to boil, the oven to reach the desired temperature, and so on. This waiting time can be used productively – wash the accumulating dishes. A small effort that will significantly ease the life of any housewife.

Clean the bathroom during evening hygiene routines

It’s not necessary to examine your reflection in the mirror while brushing your teeth in the evening. You can use that time to wipe mirrors or sinks, organize small items, and dispose of accumulated trash. By the way, this kind of light exercise positively affects brain function.

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Set up several boxes for storing various small items

Any small items should have their place. A good solution is to set up special boxes, trays, baskets, and more. The key here is not to overdo it and to get rid of unnecessary items in a timely manner.

Don’t clutter the windowsill with anything extra

Many indoor plants or aquariums are activities that lazy people don’t engage in. There should be minimal items on the windowsill that can easily and quickly be cleared before wet cleaning. This rule also applies to all horizontal surfaces in the home.

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Evening Ventilation

One of the main signs of a messy place is a stuffy smell. The feeling of cleanliness may not come even after a thorough cleaning if this unpleasant odor is present. Therefore, daily ventilation of the room should be taken seriously. It also positively affects overall health.

Adopting these simple and useful habits will significantly reduce the time spent on house cleaning. When cleaning no longer takes up a lot of time, it won’t be so annoying and might even become enjoyable.

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