When you have kids, a clean house is something aspirational. I clean all the time, but the clean only sticks around from a few minutes until my little tornado starts playing again. These are some things that I’ve started doing to help improve the chances of the house actually looking like I clean! Hope they help!
- If it takes less than 5 minutes, do it NOW! There are two dishes in the sink, there is a pile of junk mail that needs to be recycled, the bed needs to be made. All these things should take less than 5 minutes to complete, and they will make a big difference down the line. If something is a quick and easy task, do it sooner than later and have less to do when you get around to deep cleaning the house.
- Create a cleaning schedule. When I was a kid, Saturday was cleaning day and it was an all day task that I dreaded all week long. Instead of spending one whole day cleaning the house from top to bottom, tackle a different room in the house each day. A half hour each day is a lot more manageable and less daunting then spending the whole day cleaning. There are even cute stickers that you can buy for your planner (I love my Erin Condren!) for extra encouragement, because really, who doesn’t like stickers?
- Get a robotic vacuum. I know that these can be pricey, but for me it was a game changer. Our Black + Decker Robotic Vacuum is set to run every day at 12:15. We come home to clean rugs and all the crumbs swept up in the kitchen, and it takes a whole lot off my plate for the day. Once a week, I still use my regular vacuum cleaner and mop the floors, but the robotic vacuum is my BFF!
- When in doubt, throw it out. Clutter can make even the cleanest home look messy. If you think you’re going to read that magazine from three months ago, remember that your a mom and the chances of that happening are slim. Toss it out!
- Use All-Purpose Cleaners. I use one all-purpose cleaner for everything from wiping down the counters, to washing the shower and dusting in the kid’s room. I cut down on the clutter of having 10 different cleaners stacked under my sink, and I can transition from one room to another quickly to get the job done.
- Delegate! Even the smallest kiddos are able to help clean up. Give you children chores and enforce them. They learn responsibility and you get a few things taken off your plate. Win-win!
Happy Cleaning!
*I received a robotic vacuum from Black + Decker for review. All opinions, as always, are my own!*
Thank you so much for sharing this informative tips! As a busy working mom and I need time management. Especially, taking care the home. Anyways, will surely share this post.
Yes! These are great ideas. I tend to procrastinate and put things off as long as possible, but you are right — in under 5 minutes, you can get a lot done!
Robotic vacuums are sanity savers for sure! Getting one was life changing for me.
Sylvia, I agree with you. A clean house can be the “mission impossible” if you have kids. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I work in a shop and I always suggest using modern technologies if you don’t have a time to clean a house by yourself, for example. And as a housekeeper may cost you pretty much the best option is to buy, for example, a dishwasher and robot vacuum.
You won’t believe how much easier the life gets after you have these things. And there’s nothing bad if you need some help and if you’re not trying to be a superman or a superwoman. A robotic vacuum is pricey, that’s true. But you have to understand what’s more important – your time or money. And by the way – there are some many options on the market! You don’t have to buy the best of the best. Just look for the best robotic vacuum cleaners for your price range 🙂
Great tips you’ve provided here.
I can’t tell you how much I agree with your first tip. It’s always best to take care of a mess whilst it’s still minimal before it gets too big.
Robot vacuums actually are not as expensive as they used to be and if you keep a good look out online, you may find some being offered at promotional price or discounts. Black Friday is usually a good time to shop for gadgets that you have been wishing to have but thought they are a bit expensive.
Great tips and I will try some of these for our house! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Sylvia, Some great tips you have shared above. It will help others for sure. I also read your CHOCOLATE CHIP HAZELNUT post, Loved that article too. So you are a multitalented person. Thanks for sharing and Keep up the excellent work.
Great round up of tips. I’ve been feeling the itch to do some deep spring cleaning. So these are perfect!
My mother is having a hard time keeping your home clean because she is a bit of a hoarder. It is good to know that it would be smart for her to try to keep her a cleaning schedule. It might be smart for her to hire a professional service to help her clean out the junk out of her home.
Hi Sylviait is the best cleaning tips
Thanks
Hey Sylvia, very lively and informative post. I’ve been meaning to get a robot vacuum for the longest time now; I think it is high time that I just buy it so that I can spend less energy and time cleaning
Great tips, Sylvia! All of these make so much sense. I guess once I am able to build a good schedule for myself, doing this regularly will get much easier. As of now, managing a house as well as a baby is so exhausting!
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Thanks for the tips! I need to do a better job with ‘deep cleaning’. It seems like it just piles up after a while. I think I also need a robotic vacuum. It is pricy but it can save me lots of time
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Great tips here! A robotic vacuum cleaner is my dream!