Quick & Easy Ideas for Keeping Your House Clean

1. Make Sure Everything Has a Home

It can be difficult to put things away if you aren’t sure where they go. Everything needs a proper “home”, even if you have to donate or discard items to make room for the things you want to keep. Once you’ve decided where each item belongs, it is much easier to keep things tidy.

2. Keep Your Counters and Tables Clear

This is one of the tougher items on the list, but it’s also pretty important. Cluttered counters and tables make your whole space look dirty. Obviously, you’re going to have paper towel holders, toothbrush holders, small appliances and such that you may want to leave out. Just keep them organized and dusted so that they look like they are there intentionally.

3. Donate or Discard More Than You Buy

Everything you buy takes up space. Before you buy non-consumables like food, be prepared to donate or discard at least one item of similar size. This will help you avoid crammed closets and overflowing drawers.

4. Make Little Improvements as You Go

Every time you get something out of a drawer or a closet, take a moment to straighten a few things up a bit. You don’t have to take an hour to totally re-organize a drawer. Just make a couple of quick improvements. You would be surprised how the little things add up!

5. Reduce Your Trips

When you leave a room, see if there is anything that needs to go to the next room you’re going to. Heading to the kitchen? See if there are any dishes laying around. Going upstairs? Do a quick scan to save yourself future trips. 

6. Continuously Downsize

It is much easier to keep your home clean if it isn’t cluttered with things you no longer need or want. Luckily, downsizing doesn’t have to be a big ordeal. By doing a little here and a little there, you can easily reduce your clutter. Keep a donation box somewhere in your home at all times, so you can easily set aside things to donate, and check out these simple ideas for downsizing.

7. Make Use of Your Waiting Time

Whether you are waiting for your child to put on their shoes or you have an extra 10 minutes before you need to leave for work, put your extra time to good use. Wipe down the counters, tidy up the shoe rack, or organize the coffee table. You might be surprised at how much you can get done in 10 minutes!

Keeping Your Home Clean is Easy!

Once you have cleaned your home, it isn’t tough to keep it tidy. If you make sure that everything has a home and use your spare time to put things away, keeping your home clean and organized is a snap!