Nothing compares to returning home to a tidy environment. If your house always felt this way, wouldn’t that be nice? There are weekly habits you can form for a generally cleaner home, even though you most likely don’t have time for a weekly deep clean (really, who does?). Your home will feel better overall even if you only incorporate one or two of these to-dos into your daily routine. See which weekly cleaning jobs are most doable for your lifestyle by reading on.
Clear the clutter
Weekly, little decluttering sessions are an efficient approach to start moving in the direction of a cleaner home. The CEO and proprietor of TLC Cleaning, Trisha Lake, claims that decluttering is a game-changer. “With kids, things can get messy quickly, but regularly putting things back in their places helps keep the chaos at bay.”
Creating a schedule also aids in maintaining a routine. For instance, aim to tidy your mudroom on the third Sunday of the month and your pantry on the first Friday.
Naturally, you should declutter as you go. For instance, there may be other items in your medicine cabinet that need to be thrown out if you discover that your aspirin and Neosporin have expired. Now, just take five minutes to go through your supplies.
Clean hard surfaces.
Although mopping isn’t particularly enjoyable, Lake informs me that it’s essential to maintain a clean and hygienic home, particularly if there are young children or infants present. “It’s imperative to mop hard surfaces, such as the floors in our kitchen and bathroom,” she states. “I want to make sure these areas are safe and hygienic for my daughters because they are always running around.”
Keep up the good work by enforcing the “no outdoor shoes inside” policy. According to Lake, “It makes a big difference.”
Replace your bed linens.
Although changing the bedding can seem like a lot of work, developing a regular regimen can really help. “We’ve found that changing our bed linens once a week improves our sleep hygiene and adds to the overall freshness of our home,” says Lake. “There’s nothing better than climbing into a freshly laundered bed.”
Vacuuming and dusting
Lake says it’s imperative to vacuum and dust once a week. Particularly on furniture and in places with lots of traffic. It prolongs the life of your carpets and floors—it’s not just about cleanliness,” she says.
We’re all busy, so if you don’t have time to vacuum, think about getting a robot vacuum. You can save a ton of time and energy by running it every night. Dusting and vacuuming can also improve the fragrance of your house.
sanitizing your restroom
Few things are as unsettling as an unclean restroom. Lake tells me it’s worth it to scrub the toilet, sink, shower, or bathtub, as well as wipe down mirrors and fixtures, once a week, even though it’s not the most enjoyable location to clean.
The kitchen should be tidied up.
Lake advises, “Remember to keep the kitchen in mind.” “Keeping your kitchen hygienic and enjoyable requires cleaning the sink, appliances, and refrigerator for expired goods.”
Recall that spending a lot of time in the kitchen is not necessary. Your home will look better overall even if you give your kitchen a quick clean after clearing up dinner.
