Keeping a clean and tidy home can be easier said than done. The hustle and bustle of daily life tends to take its toll on our physical spaces. When a deep clean is not in the cards and time is tight, maintaining simple systems and routines can be the difference between a stressful mess and effortless order.
Here are nine habits that, if made non-negotiable, can keep your home humming along even in the busiest of times.
Leave Every Room Better
Every time you’re about to exit a room, take a few seconds to look around and see how you can improve it. Fluff a pillow, bring a dirty dish to the sink, wipe a counter, and put an errant item in its place. You’re not trying to clean the entire room; just do what you can in under a minute. If you’re always doing this, your home will be tidier.
Complete One Load of Laundry
First thing in the morning, put on a load of laundry, no matter how little laundry you may have. Completing one small load of laundry each and every day ensures that you’re not overwhelmed by a giant pile at the end of each week and that those regularly needed clothing items like sports uniforms or work attire are always cleaned and ready to go.
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
