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Maintaining a clean and tidy home can feel overwhelming, especially when life gets busy. But here's the secret: It's easier to keep a house clean when you build small, manageable habits into your daily routine. With just a few simple changes, you can enjoy a home that stays fresh, organized, and welcoming (most of the time).
Here are five practical tips to help you keep your home looking its best:
1. Declutter by Putting Things Away After Use
Clutter is the number one culprit behind a messy home. The key to tackling clutter is to prevent it from building up in the first place.
How to do It:
- Make it a habit to put things back in their designated homes after using them.
- Keep catch-all baskets or bins in high-traffic areas for quick tidying.
- Set a 5-minute timer each evening for a quick decluttering session.
By addressing clutter as it happens, you'll save yourself from marathon cleaning sessions down the road.
2. Do a Load of Laundry When the Basket is Full
Waiting until laundry piles up can make it a daunting task. Instead, tackle bit by bit.
How to do It:
- When your laundry basket fills up, throw in a load - even if it's not a designated "laundry day."
- Use Nellie's Laundry Soda for a clean that's tough on dirt but gentle on fabrics.
- Don't forget to fold and put away clothes as soon as they're dry to avoid a buildup of clean, wrinkled laundry.
By staying on top of laundry, you'll never have to spend an entire day catching up on it.
3. Wipe Counters After Every Use
Kitchen and bathroom counters are prime areas for spills, crumbs, and grime. A quick wipe after each use keeps them looking pristine.
How to do It:
- Keep Nellie's All-Purpose Cleaner and a Swedish Dishcloths handy for quick cleanups.
- Spray and wipe down counters after cooking or using the bathroom sink.
- Pay special attention to sticky spots and food splatters.
This small step prevents grime buildup and keeps surfaces shining.
4. Do a Quick Mop in High-Traffic Areas
Floors in high-traffic zones can get dirty fast. But you don't have to mop the entire house every day.
How to do It:
- Focus on high-traffic spots like the kitchen, entryway, and hallways.
- Use Nellie's Floor Care for an easy, mess-free clean without harsh chemicals.
- A 5-minute mop in these areas will keep your floors looking great.
5. Make Beds Every Morning
A neatly made bed instantly makes your bedroom look cleaner and more organized.
How to do It:
- As soon as you get out of bed, pull up the sheets and fluff the pillows.
- Teach kids to make their beds as part of their morning routine.
- Keep bedding simple to make this task quick and easy.
This small habit sets a positive tone for the rest of your day and keeps bedrooms looking tidy.
Keep Your Home Clean with Simple Habits
A clean home doesn't require hours of daily cleaning - it just takes consistent, small steps that add up over time. By adopting these five simple tips, you'll enjoy a space that's fresh, organized, and stress-free.