8 Ingenious Ways to Keep Your Home Organised & Tidy
Getting your home clean and organised as a parent can seem like an impossible task. Keeping things tidy can be draining when you have a lot on your plate already, whether that be a job or multiple little ones to take care of. To keep up with keeping your household in the best shape possible, follow some of the ingenious solutions listed below.
1. Start With Something Small
The easiest way to get started is by doing a small task. Place your keys in a dedicated spot for a week or two. Get your pots and pans organised. Donate or recycle any old clothes and throw out expired products. Organise that pile of mail that you’ve left on the counter for weeks. These tiny tasks can be the jump start you need to get more organising done.
2. Do The Closet Shuffle
If you’re having trouble with your closet or your kid’s closet, give it a makeover. Closets can easily become overcrowded. To fix this problem, take out all of your hangers and put them back in the opposite direction than you normally would. When you wear a garment, reverse the hanger it’s on. After a month of doing this, you’ll have a good idea about what clothes you actually wear and which garments you can donate to a thrift store.
3. Don’t Put It Down
A simple solution for staying more organised in your day-to-day life is to put what you’re holding away instead of setting it down. Spending a mere 30 seconds to put something where it should be can save you a lot of energy and time later when you’re trying to clean other parts of your home. It also cuts back on the general clutter in a room and the frustration that can come with that.
4. Make A Daily List
Having a task list on hand can not only ensure that things get done but can give you a confidence boost when you accomplish all that’s on your list. The list you make can be as short or long as you like. Just be sure that you make it realistic. Throw in a big task or two and a few smaller, more manageable things to do, so that you feel that you succeed in what you intend to do.
5. Give Yourself A Reward
When you’ve tidied or deep cleaned a room, give yourself a reward in some form. Once you’ve completed one room, light a candle of your favourite scent or listen to a song you like. Doing something, even as small as lighting a candle, can give you a sense of finality and accomplishment in a job well done.
6. Clean During Commercials
If you’re someone with a busy schedule during the day, clean during your downtime while you’re watching television. Doing chores in synchronisation with relaxation can help you associate organising with downtime. Plus, doing quick tasks like washing dishes or wiping down counters during commercials allow you to get things done on a timer. You’ll be surprised at how much you can get done while relaxing.
7. Do The Worst Thing First
If there’s a part of cleaning that you hate, get it out of the way first. Having a task that needs to be done that you hate can cause you to push back all of your cleanings and dread it all the more. Once it’s done, you won’t feel compelled to procrastinate and can focus on getting things done quickly.
8. Get Help
The truth of the matter is that some people simply do not have the time needed to properly get their home in order. Recruit the help of some friends or hire a Singapore part time maid to help with your cleaning tasks. An expert’s touch might be just what you need to get your room in order.
The Bottom Line
The rooms where you and your family spend their days and nights should be a reflection of your state of mind. If your space is cluttered, you’ll find yourself feeling frustrated and drained. Keeping your rooms arranged and tidy will allow your mood to be lifted. However, there’s no need to stress out or spend extra time on getting these chores done. Optimise your cleaning process through the useful tips above.
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