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You want to clean that home, but you just don’t have the energy for it. You are not alone. I enjoy cooking a lot and I am always motivated to do it, but not so much with cleaning. Mustering the motivation to get started is usually the difficult part. What’s more, once you get started, you also need a way to sustain that motivation to the end. So, here are my 5 best home-cleaning tips that will not only get you up and started with the task but will also sustain your motivation throughout, and in no time, your house will be looking spic and span.
#1. Start with your favorite room in the house
Starting with your favorite room in the house helps you stay motivated to clean. You love that room for a reason, and you definitely would love it even more if it was cleaner and tidier. If that for you is the bedroom, start by making the bed. Shut any open closet doors, even if the closet is disorganized (arranging your closet should be a separate task of its own or it could distract you from cleaning the rest of the house as it usually needs a lot of time). Put all the dirty laundry inside the hamper (not around or near it), clear any items off the floor, and get the stuff on the nightstands and the dressing table in order.
If it is the kitchen you love the most, clear the sink (assuming the dishwasher is already cleared) and give it a quick scrub and rinse. Wipe down counters and any dirty surfaces. Sweep the floor, and so on. If it is the bathroom, start by putting away things that you only use occasionally, such as shavers, some makeup items, etc. Throw away empty bottles, old toothbrushes, etc., and rearrange bathroom containers. Shake off the rugs and sweep the floor. These steps alone will get your bathroom looking much better before you get to scrubbing the toilet, bathtub, and sink. In short, start with the easy tasks before getting to the difficult ones because it is the difficult tasks that drain your motivation. Handle the latter tasks when you have more time on your hands. Even then, apply these very tips and you will do great.
#2. Play your favorite music while cleaning
Nothing feels better (in the world of home cleaning) than rocking to your favorite jams as you go about cleaning each room. That is if you are a music lover like me. Otherwise, you could listen to your favorite podcast, the radio, motivational speeches, or even your favorite gossip channels on YouTube. The goal here is for you to have something that will entertain or engage you as you go about cleaning so that you ‘forget’ about the ‘hard’ work you are doing. Honestly, I could clean three large houses at a go as long as I have my favorite music with me (tongue in cheek). This article affirms that music while cleaning is a great idea. I like to play my music out loud from the TV or laptop. That way, I don’t have to worry about dropping my phone or the Airpods with all the bending, turning, and other sorts of maneuvers I will be doing around the house. You can always bring your mobile device with you to the farther rooms and place it in a safe spot to entertain yourself as you clean.
#3. Put displaced items back into their right spaces
This will make a huge difference right away. A litter-free floor will look clean even if it is not really clean, so pick up any items littering the floor, the couches, and any other surfaces and place them where they belong. Woe unto you if you have little ones in your house (on a light note, of course. We know we love their messiness, don’t we?). You probably are already convinced that it is an absolute waste of time to tidy up your children’s play area… which is, the whole house. I hear you. But hear me out too. You can do it, and it takes much less time to pick up compared to scrubbing and other heavier tasks. This is your sure tip to getting your home looking like it is super clean and once you are done with this step, you can dive into the other ones if your time and energy level allow. A clean and tidy home has a calming effect and gives that sense of peace and tranquility, so just do it.
#4. Equip yourself with safety gear for cleaning
This is one of the best home-cleaning tips that many people tend to overlook. Have you realized that sometimes you hesitate to clean your home because the thought of touching detergent or a mop with your bare hands doesn’t sit well with your soul? Well, again, you are not alone. Get yourself some safety gear such as a pair of household cleaning gloves, and you will feel more comfortable scrubbing, mopping, and much more. In addition, get yourself cleaning equipment that works well for you. If you dislike bending, for instance, get brooms, dustpans, mops, etc., with long handles.
#5. Clean and put away shoes
Shoes are good at making a huge mess at the front door. This is especially true in the winter when all the heavy boots are out, often strewn all over the door, and to make it worse, bringing that winter salt into the house. Ugh! Shoes are also a trip hazard, especially for children. Clean and clear them off the door and you will be all set. Often, all you need to do is wipe them with a damp cloth. Best home-cleaning tips don’t have to be complicated at all, you see! You can leave a few pairs of frequently worn shoes at the door and put the rest away in a shoe closet or wherever you keep them, and you will be happy with your doorway’s new look.
That’s all. Note that you can make use of these five best home-cleaning tips in whichever order you like. I hope that you find them useful and that they help you keep your home clean, tidy, and good-looking. Enjoy your clean home!
