5 House Cleaning Hacks When Working Full-Time

Does it ever feel like your house is in competition with your workplace for your attention? It is easy to forget about cleaning when there are meetings to attend, deadlines to meet, and other tasks that need to be done. And this is where you learn the trick: it’s entirely possible to maintain your home and keep it clean without devoting all your time and energy to it.

1. Have A Cleaning Schedule That Will Work For You

Here’s the secret: a little bit of cleaning every day beats an all-day scrub-a-thon. Create a schedule that fits your life.

• Daily quick wins: Make your bed, wipe down the counters, and do a five-minute workout to pick dirt. It’s shocking how small measures can lead to big changes!
• Weekly focus zones: Some of the measures that you can undertake include laundry or cleaning the bathroom, among others.
• Monthly deep dives: These are things that require more time and effort, such as cleaning windows or cleaning up the pantry once a month (when you have time/energy).

2. Everything should have its place

Clutter is not just a mess, it is a time and peace robber. Stop it in its tracks by giving every item a designated spot.

• Get storage: Baskets, bins, and labels are your new best friends.
• Declutter like a boss: Each week, you need to spend some minutes to throw away the items you don’t need.

This means that when everything has its place, picking up things and not getting lost is not a problem (you will also not lose your keys every now and then).

3. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

If you live with other people, then it is only fair that everyone should participate in cleaning. To ensure that everyone is equally involved and that cleaning is not a chore, divide the work into groups.

• Make a chore chart: A little bit of accountability goes a long way.
• Switch it up: Ensuring that everyone has different tasks done at different times in a given week so that no one is doing the same task all the time.

Remember, you don’t have to clean by yourself.

4. Use Tools to Save Time

What if you could do it better, faster and easier? Some easier ways include using gadgets and multitasking products.

• Gadget magic: There is a robot vacuum that can clean your floor while you watch series.
• All-in-one cleaners: Avoid the hassle of having many different types of cleaners by having them all do the job.

These are time-saving tools that will save you the effort too.

5. Adopt the “One In, One Out” Principle

Clutter is the silent stalker that always slinks in with your shopping baskets. Ensure that it is well managed with this simple rule: One in, One Out.

• Stay in control: This habit helps to avoid the accumulation of stuff.
• Mindful shopping: That means you will have to think twice before bringing products into the house that you don’t necessarily need.

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