| I often find myself, day after day having to clean | | | | in a carry-all bin for easy accessibility. |
| some area of the house (most often more than one) | | | | 6. Ask for Help |
| and to be frank it gets old and tiresome. It seems | | | | More often than not, help is something we seldom |
| that we could spend our entire day cleaning the | | | | get when cleaning house. Still, it never hurts to ask |
| house over and over and make but little progress. | | | | other members of the household to help with |
| Once one area is clean, by the next day it's dirty | | | | cleaning. And you might be surprised at the |
| again- talk about a headache! If you find yourself | | | | responses you will get if you kindly ask for |
| struggling from the same dilemma, what I can offer | | | | assistance when it comes to certain household |
| to you, that helps me to cope with the surreal reality | | | | chores. |
| of non-stop cleaning, are a few and very helpful | | | | 7. Listen to your favorite Music |
| cleaning tips. Hopefully these tips will help you | | | | Music can help with everything and be a great source |
| become more organized in your own household | | | | of inspiration when it comes to doing things we don't |
| cleaning and make your job much easier and more | | | | want to do. I can't tell you how well this works, and |
| efficient. | | | | how fast it makes the time go by. If you have a CD |
| 1. House cleaning schedule When I first began cleaning | | | | player, an mp3 player, or a stereo system to play |
| house, I wasn't very organized. My cleaning wasn't | | | | your favorite tunes, go for it! Try getting a groove |
| consistent, and I often found myself trying to clean | | | | going when you're cleaning your house. Dance, when |
| the entire house in one day, which often left me | | | | you're sweeping or vacuuming. Sing whilst scrubbing. |
| drained and tired. This experience taught me to keep | | | | Don't be afraid to let that inner child out and release |
| a house cleaning schedule. If you'd prefer not to | | | | all that pent up energy and stress outwards to your |
| clean the house in one day either, then this will surely | | | | cleaning activities. If other members of the household |
| help. Dedicate specific days to certain areas of the | | | | are looking at you strangely, let them! They aren't |
| house, and to certain cleaning activities you want to | | | | the ones cleaning nor are they "in the groove". |
| get done that day. Never overwork yourself and | | | | 8. De-Clutter your Space |
| keep your cleaning schedule realistic. Try Focusing on | | | | Effective cleaning can't really begin until all spaces |
| bathrooms on Monday, Bedrooms on Tuesday, the | | | | have been thoroughly cleaned of excess clutter. This |
| living room on Wednesday, and kitchen on Thursday. | | | | is often a difficult task to accomplish. I often |
| Or something around that general idea. Try and keep | | | | recommend putting things back immediately after |
| your Friday and Saturday open and save laundry for | | | | they have been used. If you use something make |
| Sunday. Tailor your schedule to work for you and | | | | sure to put it back when you're done with it. This |
| your own household situation for best results. | | | | one simple step can save you loads of time having to |
| 2. House cleaning checklist | | | | place things back where they belong days, weeks, or |
| Make a checklist with all of the activities you intend | | | | even months later. |
| to get done on the days you will be cleaning, | | | | 9. Alternative Cleaning Methods |
| according to your cleaning schedule. You will basically | | | | Many chemical cleaning supplies purchased in stores |
| be "checking off" your goals once you finish a certain | | | | can be hazardous to your health. There are many |
| area or task. Setting goals helps you to keep a | | | | alternative and natural cleaning supplies that you can |
| constant focus and get what you want to get done, | | | | find in everyday household items that will help you to |
| without becoming distracted. This will also serve as a | | | | cut out toxic and hazardous materials in your home. |
| visual guide so you can see just how much work you | | | | Try using alternative cleaning supplies. More often |
| are getting done. | | | | than not natural cleaning supplies will do just as good |
| 3. Eliminate Distractions | | | | a job than standard commercial cleaners. |
| When it's time to clean, it's time to clean. Turn off | | | | 10. Cleaner Floors |
| cell phones; turn down home phones. Turn off | | | | Much of the dirt that our homes accumulate actually |
| computers, televisions, or anything that can cause | | | | lies on our flooring. If you have carpet, then chances |
| outside disturbance to your cleaning duties. The more | | | | are it's loaded with the dirt that comes off from the |
| you become distracted the longer it will take to get | | | | soles of our shoes. To avoid this problem and to cut |
| the job done; cleaning is something many would | | | | down on the need for vacuuming, consider placing a |
| rather get done a.s.a.p. so be sure to cut out any | | | | "no shoes" on carpet rule. This also applies to harder |
| distractions. | | | | surfaces like laminates, wood flooring, and tile. We |
| 4. Scan all areas of the house | | | | can help keep our flooring protected from dirt, |
| Before you begin your cleaning duties take note of all | | | | scratches, spots, and stains if we just remember to |
| areas of your household that need the most cleaning. | | | | take our shoes off before walking on delicate flooring |
| Cleaning from the areas of your house that need the | | | | surfaces. |
| most attention and working your way towards the | | | | This list of household cleaning hints should have you |
| ones that need the least will ensure long-lasting | | | | on your way to more effective and efficient house |
| cleaning efficiency. | | | | cleaning. Not only will this help you get a more |
| 5. Organize Cleaning Supplies | | | | organized look at house cleaning but by simply |
| When you have your cleaning supplies nice and | | | | keeping these hints in mind you will make your work |
| organized it will save you a lot of time running back | | | | a lot easier, cutting down on the stress from |
| and forth looking for the proper supplies. I try and | | | | constant house cleaning demands. |
| keep all cleaning supplies that I will need for the day | | | | |