15 Handy Hacks for Keeping a Clean House

The best way to clean your house is by decluttering first. Cleaning doesn’t really matter if you still have a bunch of junk that you won’t get rid of. So, before you really start cleaning, get rid of some stuff!

A great tip for keeping your house clean is to make sure that everything has a place to stay. Don’t just throw your shoes or coats on the ground. Designate a place for your things to go, and then make sure they get there!

An awesome way to keep your house clean is to make sure the mess doesn’t get passed the front door. Invest in a heavy duty entry mat that will catch all the dirt, debris, and mud so it doesn’t have a chance to get inside.

You should also implement some sort of entryway organizer, as well. It could just be a hook on the wall (for hanging coats and backpacks) or a full-out entryway locker. Do what you think Is needed for your home.

Use your time wisely by doubling up on your chores. For example, run the dishwasher when you’re sweeping, or do a load of laundry while cleaning the bathroom. This will cut down on your overall cleaning time.

One of the biggest clutters in your home is probably the paper clutter. Whether that’s bills, receipts, paperwork, etc., the paper clutter can be a disaster. Get things organized by scanning and saving the documents, and then shredding and recycling the paper copies.

Don’t take the burden of cleaning onto your shoulders by yourself. Assign tasks to each family member (or roommate). This keeps things clean but doesn’t wear you out.

There are lots of cleaning techniques out there, but I think cleaning for 5 to 30 minutes a day (at least) is a good idea. It’s not too overwhelming, but it keeps things clean. If needed, set a timer so you don’t go over.

If you don’t like that idea, then implement a 10-minute evening pickup right before everyone goes to bed. The whole family can help and this will make your home more presentable.

If you make a mess, then clean it up right away. Don’t even wait an hour to clean something up, because the stain can set in, get sticky, and/or be way harder to clean after time. Clean it up now to save time in the long run.

Make your bed every day. It might be silly, but starting your day off by cleaning and organizing will get you in the mood to stay clean and organized. Plus, a made bed makes your bedroom look 10 times better.

Unload the dishwasher right when it’s done. Don’t let clean dishes sit in the dishwasher for a long time, or else dirty dishes will pile up in the sink. Plus, it’s always nice to have your silverware and dishware in their rightful spots.

If you have a junk drawer, then keep it organized and ONLY KEEP IT TO ONE DRAWER! Junk drawers can easily get overloaded or spread to other drawers, which isn’t good. Junk drawers can be helpful, but make sure you stay on top of them.

Every now and then, put vinegar or essential oils or something similar at the bottom of your garbage cans. This will absorb/eliminate odors so they don’t stink up your house. Additionally, put newspaper at the bottom of your kitchen garbage bag so any juices or liquids get absorbed.

When cleaning your microwave, this is a great idea. Fill a bowl with vinegar and run it in the microwave for a bit. When you go to clean the gunk in your microwave, it’ll wipe right off!