Cleaning Quick Tips
Need some help when it comes to cleaning? Well, we may not be able to hire you a cleaning service, but we can give you some motivation with these tips:
- Go through everything in the house! If you haven’t used an item in 6 months, donate it or throw it away. As you go through your items, keep two boxes or trash bags handy. Use one to keep track of the items you plan to donate, and one for the items you will throw away.
- Create designated areas in your home to hold your mail, store the kids’ backpacks, the family’s shoes, etc.
- Invest in some dual purpose furniture that functions as a storage space, for example an end table that has a removable lid or a good looking bookcase.
- Get rid of clutter in the kitchen by getting unused items off the counter. If your counter is filled with appliances you barely use (such as blenders, food processors, mixers, etc) store them in a cupboard. A visually appealing space will help you feel calm and centered.
All this may sound overwhelming but you’ll soon find that once you get the clutter cleared and the disorganization destroyed you will have more time in your day and more time to enjoy your family. Pick up your copy of Organizing Your Life and Finding More Time for more tips and tricks on how to make the most of reorganizing your home, so you can have more time.
