Paying money to have your house cleaned can be a good investment, but if it turns into a mess within 24 hours of cleaning, you’re wasting your money. These tips will help you keep your home clean between cleanings, making your investment worthwhile.
First, be sure to do regular cleanings. This does not mean that you have to disinfect everything thoroughly, because that is what the people you hired are going to do. But you do need to set aside time each day to pick up the little messes that occur as a natural part of life, and you need to attend to spills and other unexpected messes as they happen. Consider packing up your belongings every night before bed.
Being organized is essential to keeping a clean home. When you buy something, the first thing you have to do with it is find a place to live. Be willing to get rid of things you no longer need or use. You probably won’t need to keep your insurance statements from five years ago, or your kids’ boxes of baby clothes when you know you’re done having kids. Put away a few sentimental pieces, perhaps, but not box after box of clothes that no longer fit. By removing things you don’t need or use, you’ll free up space for the things you do. Don’t buy items that you can’t integrate into your home. Clutter is the biggest enemy of an orderly home.
One of the biggest sources of clutter in many homes is junk mail. If you’re getting a lot, write to the Direct Marketing Association asking to be put on their non-mailing list. This will eliminate much of the unsolicited spam you receive. For mail from companies you may have ever wanted to hear from, you may need to contact the company directly to ask them to stop sending you ads.
If you have other people who share the house with you, ask for their help in your efforts to keep the house clean. Make sure everyone puts away their own stuff when they’re done with it, so you don’t get stuck cleaning up other people’s masses. Set rules about removing shoes at the door, wiping down tables and counters after eating or preparing food, and wiping down showers after using them. Little steps like this go a long way in keeping your house tidy between professional cleanings.
Don’t forget to talk to your cleaners about steps they might recommend to keep your home tidy. Remember, they want you to keep a tidy house between cleanings just as much as you do. It makes your job so much less overwhelming when the basic clutter is cleared up upon arrival. Take their tips to heart to help you keep your space tidy.
Finally, don’t worry too much about cleaning the house. While you should do your part to tidy up between cleanings, you’re hiring professional cleaners to do the essential cleaning, so let them do their job and enjoy the benefits when they’re done.