Make the new year a clean year!
Not sure where to start?
Here are nine cleaning and organizing habits to adopt in the new year.
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This will establish a routine that feels more manageable and less time-consuming.
Plugging thisinto your calendarwill help you commit to it and ensure you dont forget.
Embrace the ‘Clean-As-You-Go’ Method
Do you often findcleaning the kitchenor bathroom overwhelming?
Or does every cleaning session turn into a deep-clean marathon?
If so, Sokolowski recommends going with the ‘clean-as-you-go’ approach.
Some examples include wiping surfaces after use or cleaning spills immediately," she says.
“This prevents mess from piling up, creating a healthier, consistently tidy home.
This simple habit saves time, reduces overwhelm, and keeps your space welcoming every day.
Making your bed every morning is another small habit with a big impact,” she says.
Make Time to Declutter Regularly
Clutter can make life feel more stressful.
Decluttering regularly not onlyreduces stressbut also helps you maintain a cleaner, more orderly home overall.
Each week, set aside time to declutter one area of your house.
It’s easier to maintain a clutter-free, clean house," says Sokolowski.
At the very least, consider scheduling deepdeclutter sessions monthly.
Do you often havepiles of clean laundrythat never get folded?
Or just dirty piles of clothes you arent getting to?
Were not judging at all.
But perhaps you might take a stab at make 2025 can be the year you change all of this.
Establish a manageable laundry routine to avoid piling up," says Sokolowski.
One easy way to do this is to throw in a load of laundry every day.
This makes it less time-consuming and prevents the dreaded pile-up.
He suggests both scheduling this task and having the right tools on hand.
“The fewer particles on surfaces, the cleaner your air and indoor space will be.
You might also need to replace filters more frequently depending onhow often you launch the heator air conditioning.
So, its always a good idea to have a few extras on hand.
Choose these to promote a healthier home environment and better air quality.
Keep in mind you dont need to spend a lot of money to have a clean home.
Mixing vinegar and water in a spray bottle is affordable and effective.
Similarly,baking sodais great for scrubbing grease and other messes.
If you cant manage to deep clean every week or every other week, considerhiring a professional.
