How to keep the house tidy? Find out now!

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.