5 SIMPLE HABITS FOR A CLEANER HOME

1. NO SHOES INSIDE POLICY

Avoid bringing in dirt, grime, & bacteria by leaving your shoes at the door.

Implement this policy by:

  • Establishing a shoe area inside the door
  • Place a sign inside your door or by the welcome mat
  • Simply ask your guests to remove their shoes at the door
  • Keep Slippers or House Shoes near the door for an easy transition

2. MAKE YOUR BED EVERY MORNING

Coming home to a made bed after a long day of work is nothing short of bliss.

Making your bed every morning is so important for these reasons:

  • Increases productivity
  • Sense of accomplishment
  • Boosts mood
  • Looks & feels better

3. NEVER GO TO BED WITH A MESSY KITCHEN

Your tomorrow self will THANK YOU for taking a few minutes to load the dishwasher, wipe the counter, put food away the night before.

  • What the benefits of this? Sense of accomplishment
  • Creates a fresh start to the next morning
  • Reduces stress and anxiety

4. DAILY TIDYING

Spending 5 – 10 minutes tidying your home each day in the morning or evening will ensure to keep your house clean & ready for any guests that happen to pop by!

Benefits of daily tidying:

  • Improve your mood
  • Gain control of your environment
  • Improved focus
  • Sense of consistency

5. FIND A PLACE FOR EVERY ITEM

“Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor – it is anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.”

– Peter Walsh

Every item should have a place, whether it be a nook, cranny, shelf, closet, make sure it has a designated place and isn’t simply thrown into the closet along with the other 3,893,323 other items you don’t know what to do with! This avoids clutter and mess. Knowing where to put your items will help keep your space organized and clean.

AND just what are the Benefits of finding a space for each item?

  • It allows for easier cleaning
  • It increases mood
  • It relieves anxiety – when things are not organized or clean, it can often bring a great amount of anxiety. That constant feeling of stress and worry or fear of accumulating more clutter can be debilitating
  • It increases organization

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