17 Everyday Habits For A Clean Home - Tips For Keeping Home Clean

hi guys today i want to share with you my top 17 tips and habits for keeping a home clean and tidy at all times these tips and habits has helped me maintain a clean and tidy home on daily basis cleaning can be overwhelming and off-putting so incorporate these habits and tips in your life and your house will always be clean and tidy before we get into the tips to clean house i want to draw your attention to the fact that whether to clean or not to clean it's all in your head we often think more about cleaning than actually getting up and doing it so stop thinking about cleaning rather get up and do it one of my all favorite cleaning tips which a lot of you guys are now following is active mode on and off it is a mindset that sets you up on an active mode i am in my active mode few hours in the morning and girls bring it on any work and i will do it in afternoons i am in my rest mode and in evenings i am again in my active mode it's kind of a switch that i turn on and off and turn from being very active to being a lazy bum try it out it really works and now let's dive right into our habits for a clean home shelby tip number one clean as you go the basic idea behind clean as you go is that instead of waiting for the house to get really dirty and then having to spend a lot of time cleaning it you just clean a little bit at a time here are some of the ways i apply it when i cook if something has to simmer for few minutes i utilize that time and clean up my cooking area as i wait in between stirring the food so when i'm done cooking there's not a big mess at all i will rinse utensils in the sink and start loading the dishwasher and do such small tasks all i am trying to say is no idle time when cooking if i see a mess as i walk through the house i'll usually put a few things away never walk out of a room empty empty-handed picking up your house should be an autopilot mode habit it literally takes just a minute to put few items and no more mess when i'm done brushing my teeth in the morning i wipe the bathroom sink and counter to keep it clean having my water vinegar bathroom cleaner nearby makes it way easier when i'm done eating i usually wash all the pending dishes instead of leaving them in the sink i'll also put away any food that's left over in the fridge wash cooking dishes like pressure cooker knife cutting boards and wipe up the counters you get the idea right none of these takes more than a minute or three but by doing it as i go it takes very little effort and i never really have a messy house overall this is an easy system that works really well for me tip number two don't leave a room empty-handed this is one of my top tricks to stay organized never leaving a room empty handed i've gotten into the habit of always taking a look around before leaving a space in anticipation of putting something away in the space that i'm going into is there a toy that needs to be returned to kids room a coffee cup to the kitchen i'll take it long it saves me time in the long run because you aren't living it all to clean up at one time later on you are on top of it decluttering or tidying up your home should be a constant process and not once or twice a week process tip number three don't put it down put it away it honestly takes 20 extra seconds or less to put something away in the right place the first time then dump it on the first free surface you find then to move it when you need that space and then have to move it again and again until you finally put it away it really only takes few extra steps to put something away for the first time you use it think of the mantra don't put it down put it away every time you're about to put something down randomly in the kitchen is it dirty put it in the dishwasher is it clean or new put it in the cupboard refrigerator or back in the pantry tip number four break down your task do you want to feel like you've got a ton of stuff done at end of the day the key to achieving this is to work off a daily to-do list and make sure the tasks you put on your list are tasty tasks a tasty task is a task that is so well written that you almost can't resist doing it one key feature of any tasty task is that the task will take you no longer than one hour to complete another example is to clean and decorate so break down those big daunting tasks into smaller chunks while making it tasty few examples would be start a lot of laundry in the morning dry in the afternoon and fold and keep it away in your organized wardrobe in the evening another example would be breaking down cooking chore into grocery list meal plan weekly meal prep and cooking will never be a chore rather a breeze another one that is my favorite is that i break down all of my youtube work i shoot on one day script and voice over on another and edit on day number three this way i always feel fun and energetic to create new content for you guys and i'm always creative not stressing out to meet the deadline tip number five have a place for everything and have everything in its place life works better when you know where your things are it's very frustrating having to hunt for something you know that you have but can't find and conversely very satisfying when your home runs like a well oiled machine and you can find everything you want when you need it clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong therefore storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away not the effort needed to get them out so take the pain to organize once organize your kitchen your pantry wardrobes organize your house make a place for everything and if something does not have a place please donate when you get home each day take five minutes to put things back in their places if you carry your laptop put it back at your desk if you carried a book with you place it back on its shelf if you are wearing a jewelry return it to its home the same thing goes for your makeup shoes your keys even your handbag make it a part of your i just got home ritual tip number six to have good cleaning products and gadgets invest in tools that make cleaning easier and quicker a stick vacuum is way better than using a broom that sweeps dust from one place to another if you're a gadget freak invest in a robot vacuum it doesn't do a perfect job i would say but it makes house cleaning a whole lot easier and frees up your time also the attachments with the vacuum helps you easily clean sofa or fly screen which otherwise could be a very tough job one of my favorite products is toilet blocks it eliminates the need to clean the toilet bowls on daily basis as a bonus your toilet never builds up that ugly brown ring and smells good always have less cleaning products use multi-purpose spray rather than having one for bathroom one for kitchen one for glass etc less is more also it prevents you from being exposed to various harmful chemicals on daily basis if possible go green mix lemon and water in a bottle and wipe kitchen counters use water and vinegar to clean bathroom surfaces and so on baking soda and vinegar works best for cooktops to clean chimney block drains etc tip number seven create a cleaning routine the key to managing household duties quickly and efficiently is to design an easy to follow routine that includes all the most important tasks i have a morning and evening cleaning routine morning routine includes 30 minutes regular cleaning daily and 30 minutes deep cleaning few times a week having deep cleaning as part of your cleaning routine eliminate the need to wait for diwali to deep clean evening routine includes kitchen cleanup post dinner prep i don't wait to eat dinner to clean up my kitchen as i would get lazy i do it prior and quick 15 minutes to pick up the house my house is never perfect guys it's never perfectly tidy or clean at all times but certainly under control morning and evening rituals help us pay more attention to our kitchens and how we feel and work in them tip number eight don't sit down before all tasks are done in short don't crash on the couch once dinner is cooked don't crash clean as you go as much as you can and whatever cleaning is left do it before you crash on your couch once you crash i bet 99.9 you will feel lazy to get up and clean and you will certainly procrastinate it for tomorrow leaving you a stressful and messy morning so resist that urge to crash rather force clean up then relax tip number nine donate then accumulate keep a donation box the more things you possess the more cluttered your house will get possessions not only clutter your physical space but steals your mental energy too so take time to clean and organize keep stuff that you will really use and sparks joy in you as mary kondo says donate the stuff that do not spark joy there is more joy in owning less than can be found in owning more and it is far better to donate than accumulate tip number 10 keeping floors clean we all know how quickly dirt dust and grime builds up prevention is better than cure use doormats at entrance take your shoes off and ask guests to do likewise too immediately wipe up any spills especially on porous surfaces like marble other than that sadly you've simply got to clean girl so invest in a good vacuum that will suck all the dirt and dust off the floor rather than sweeping or brooming that kind of stirred from one place to the another also having a spinner mop is great as its microfiber mop head is idle for all flows and no bending required though our indian way of mopping is great workout it takes much longer to mop compared to a spin mop mopping the flow every day is a good practice as it adds a lot of positivity and freshness to the room instead of adding disinfectant to the water simply add some sea salt and then do the mopping this will take away much of the negative energy and will raise the vibrations of the room salt is very effective way to get rid of pollution inside your home add one spoon salt to a bucket of water at least twice a week salt has been used since ages by our grandmothers to remove evil eye by others so give it a try tip number eleven clean up spillages immediately this is no brainer clean up spillages immediately rather than getting it dry as dry stains need more time and effort and energy to clean than fresh spills especially if you have kids around this is a very handy tip kids make mess and spill while eating so attend to it then and there and not put it for later as it will take away longer to clean then i know i know we cannot always attend to spillages immediately especially if there are few drops here and there in that case spray a disinfectant using spray bottle five minutes before mopping and mopping the floors would be so easy as the spillages would be moist again tip number 12 use squeegee water vinegar spray to keep bathroom mold away tired of bathroom mold try this mix half water and half vinegar into a spray bottle and once you are done showering simply spray this mixture and leave bathroom open for an hour to ventilate you can even squeegee to take off excess water of glass and the walls vinegar will prevent any further mold formation however it will not magically remove the mould that is already sitting there but after shower try this spray vinegar water mixture and take a toothbrush and thoroughly scrub it once your bathroom is free from mold spraying diluted vinegar will prevent mold from reoccurring tip number 13 keep counters clear clutter starts at the counter top which is why clutter free kitchens you'll notice always have clean and clear counters resist the urge to use the countertop as a drop of place for males keys magazines dirty dishes and all of life's miscellaneous to keep bathroom counters free you can use neutral shells like this keeping bathroom and kitchen counters clean makes cleaning much faster and you're most likely to do it on daily basis tip number 14 have a laundry routine you need to create a schedule that works specifically for you and your needs so that you stay on top of your clothes and laundry never has a chance to pile up whatever suits you every other day or once a week or every day have a laundry routine start washing machine in the morning dry clothes in the afternoon and put away in the evening few hacks that helped me in my laundry routine i use hangers for clothes that can go straight to the wardrobe post drying fold clothes straight off the rack and do not tuck them away in a laundry basket to be attended to later on as later never comes and clothes keep moving from one room to the another tip number 15 done is better than perfect you don't have to steam mop your flow every night when a quick vacuum and spot clean will do the job to make the bed in the morning time yourself to one minute to make your bed putting off cleaning and tidying your home because you think you don't have time to do it perfectly leave you living in constant chaos so follow the mantra done is better than perfect so don't aim for perfection rather aim to tick off the item of your to-do list as it is way more satisfying than to have it perfectly clean i have a daily five-minute bathroom cleaning routine where i quickly take out the towels flow mats etc from the bathroom next i spray and wipe the toilet with the toilet paper and flush it i clean the sink after i brush my teeth in the morning so it's already clean and i spray vinegar solution and squeegee post shower i also clean floors just by pouring some water and squeezing and wiping it with a rag cloth so having a quick routine and also breaking down tasks help me stay on top of my bathroom routine tip number 16 get kids involved my kids are toddlers at this stage but still they help me empty the dishwasher when i fold laundry they put it away in their wardrobe they put away their toys in their room it's amazing how much load is taken off your shoulders when everyone shares in the housekeeping requirements tip number 17 contain food eaten by children to the kitchen and dining room only this is one of our house rules no eating in drawing room or sofa or bedrooms rather only on the kitchen island and dining table if mess is limited to certain areas then you do not have to clean up food crumbs from everywhere else in the house which becomes out of control once kids grow up as they don't listen so there were my top 17 tips and simple habits to have a clean and tidy home i promise if you implement these in your day-to-day life then you will be on way to a zen state of mind and not living in clutter and stressing your mind my life is clean tidy and under control and so could be yours i hope you enjoyed this video and found these tips helpful and useful if you are new here please make sure to hit on subscribe button and hit on bell notification and i shall see you in the next one bye for now

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Length: 16min 43sec (1003 seconds)

Published: Wed Nov 25 2020