Nobody has time to deep clean every Sundaybut these little routines will keep your home in better shape.
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Key Takeaways
There’s nothing like coming home to a clean space.
Wouldn’t it be nice if your home felt this way all the time?
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While you probably don’t have time for a weekly deep clean (really, who does?
), there are weeklyhabits you’ve got the option to develop for an overall cleaner house.
Keep reading to see which weekly cleaning tasks are most achievable for your lifestyle.
Decluttering is a game-changer," Trisha Lake, owner and CEO of TLC Cleaning, says.
Decluttering as you go is an efficient way to keep stuff from piling up in your home.
Take five minutes to sort through your supplies right then and there.
It also helps to make a schedule, so you canstick to a routine.
Mopping hard surfaces, like our kitchen and bathroom floors, is essential," she says.
Maintain your work by implementing a no outdoor shoes inside rule.
It makes a big difference, Lake says.
“There’s nothing like slipping into a bed with clean sheets.
Dust Furniture and Vacuum Floors
According to Lake, its essential to dust and vacuum weekly.
Especially in high-traffic areas and on furniture.
Its not just about cleanlinessit also extends the life of your carpets and floors, she explains.
If you dont have time to vacuum (were all busy), consider investing in arobot vacuum.
you might run it every night and save lots of time and energy.
Vacuuming and dusting can alsomake your home smell better.
Clean Bathroom Facilities and Surfaces
There are very few things as off-putting as a dirty bathroom.
Keep an Eye on the Kitchen
Dont forget about the kitchen says Lake.
Cleaning appliances, the sink, and checking the refrigerator for expired items keeps your kitchen hygienic and pleasant.
Remember, you dont need to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.
Once a week, go through your refrigerator and toss any expired foods or leftovers that have gone bad.
Get the whole family in on it to get even more done in the short amount of time.
Make it a habit at the end of the week to take the box to your local donations center.
Microfiber clothes leave glass free of streaks.
