Only those who work outside know how good it is to get home
and find everything clean and organized. Even though we want this condition
every day, the fact is that we do not always have the time, resources or even the willingness to
achieve it.
The good news is that this common difficulty can be overcome
with small changes in habit. Follow the post and learn how to keep the house tidy without sacrifices!
Build a schedule
With good planning and registration of tasks, everything is
easier. You can put this into practice with a detailed schedule of house
cleaning and organization. On a piece of paper, or as you see fit, write down
all the tasks and try to divide them into groups according
to the degree of difficulty and also the period in which they will be
performed. For example:
• Simple
tasks: they are basic to keep the house tidy and must be done daily, such as
sweeping the floor, making the bed, washing the dishes;
• Medium
tasks: can be done once a week, such as vacuuming dust, washing towels and
bedding, washing the bathroom, cleaning the
refrigerator ;
• Labor-intensive
tasks: they require more effort and can be done a few times a year, such as
organizing drawers, cleaning behind furniture, washing ceilings;
Do not forget to include in the schedule the names of those
responsible for each task, after all, collaboration and commitment are crucial
to keep the house beautiful and organized.
Optimize your time
Whoever cleans the house needs to pay simultaneous attention
to cleaning and organization services, and both usually take a good deal of
time out of their daily routine. In addition, you still need to reserve short
rest breaks between one task and another, which consequently make the day
shorter.
Fortunately, it is possible to save time and energy to
devote to the home without neglecting important obligations. If possible, keep
in touch with Delivery services to deliver supermarket products, gas, water,
pharmacy, laundry, among others. In addition to avoiding the rush and stress,
this option allows you to optimize time and finish tasks with more tranquility.
Make it a habit to keep the house tidy
What is the use of doing a heavier cleaning on Saturday, if
you do not complement care on other days of the week? Understand that, with a
little dedication every morning or at the end of your afternoons, it is
possible to keep the house tidy for longer and avoid double effort in the
next cleaning and organization.
As an incentive, it is necessary to break some habits to
show the brain and body that you are ready for daily chores: get up, comb your
hair, put on a comfortable outfit, put on a sneaker and speed up what needs to
be done. In just a few minutes, you get a more organized house and, moreover,
more energy and a willingness to go out and face the day.
Practice detachment
From time to time, it is important to discard items and
objects that are very old or have become obsolete in the house. The problem is
that, due to material or sentimental attachment, many people end up
accumulating furniture, clothes and accessories without any need. If you want
to renovate the rooms, you will have to practice detachment more often.
Make an effort to evaluate what you really want and what
they need to keep in house . To make it
easier, separate boxes that will go directly to the trash (old, damaged items,
papers and drafts) and boxes that will be destined for donation (clothing,
shoes, blankets and furniture in good condition). In addition to helping other
people, the second option makes the process less painful for addicts.
Organize one environment at a time
On days of general and heavy cleaning, taking care of
one environment at a time is a good way to stay focused and
do all the household chores. As the energy is higher in the first hour of the
day, the tip is to start early and leave the room that requires more time and
effort. Here are some tips for different areas of the house:
bedrooms
• Keep
clothes and shoes in the cupboards and shoe rack;
• Store
toys and small objects in boxes;
• Avoid
excessive jewelry and beauty products on the dresser;
• Do not
leave objects on the nightstand;
• Make the
bed every day;
• Align and
unmask the rugs ;
• Keep
furniture doors closed;
• Pack
unused blankets and store them in the closet.
Kitchen
• Store
powders, grains and bran in jars with identification;
• Purchase
a fruit bowl to organize the fruits and vegetables;
• Use a
bag-puller to store plastic bags;
• Do not
leave large dishes (pans and dishes) on the drying rack;
• Store
leftover food right after a meal;
• Store
utensils in the drawer or hang on the wall.
Living room
• Do not
leave controls, headphones and cables on the furniture;
• Store
appliances and objects (video game, CD, DVD) in drawers;
• Keep
books, newspapers and magazines on shelves or in boxes;
• Organize
the rugs and runners.
WC
• Keep
makeup and products in the cabinet (away from moisture);
• Use
crates or baskets to organize toilet paper and towels;
• Do not
leave towels and clothes on the box;
• Use a
soap dish to keep the sink from getting dirty.
Service area
• Keep the
tank and the machine clean;
• Store
cleaning products in a bucket;
• Install
hooks to support broom, mop and brush;
• Store the
clothespins in a basket.
Limit the time dedicated to each task
It seems like an exaggeration, but creating goals from
deadlines can be an efficient tactic for those who have difficulties in
fulfilling all domestic chores. To apply it, use a cell phone timer or
accompany a portable clock with an alarm clock while tidying up the house.
When you wait for the device to ring, you are dedicated to
finishing the work before the deadline and you can control the use of daily
time. Initially, create a specific deadline for each service taking into
account the degree of difficulty and effort required.
Over time, you can change these values and adjust them until
they fit the available time and family routine.
Use furniture and functional elements
Did you put the furniture in place, clean all the surfaces
and still think something is missing? It may be the fault of the clothes,
objects and accessories that, although small, manage to mess up any corner. To
avoid being scattered around the house, you can bet on furniture and functional
elements. See examples and their uses:
• Sideboard:
supporting key, wallet, purse and storing crockery;
• Shoe
rack: store slippers and shoes;
• Organizers:
magazines, newspapers, toys, appliances and objects;
• Clothes rack:
supporting clothes, bags, hats and hats;
• Hook:
hang a bunch of keys and umbrella;
• Tall
shelves: for books, picture frames, modems, flowers and personal items.
Now, it is important to ensure that all residents follow the
guidelines and contribute to keeping the house tidy. Such practice will be
fundamental for the creation of a lighter and more balanced family routine.
