How To Keep Your Stylish Home Neat And Tidy
Your fantastically decorated home looks the part, offering a wonderful aesthetic with fabulous furniture. Yet, if you have a busy schedule, it can be difficult to keep it neat and tidy. In my latest article, I will offer a number of tips to keep it under control. Read on for more.
If you are a busy fashionista, keeping your home in order can be more challenging than you think. Your once tidy living space can start to get cluttered (and close to hoarder style!), so it is essential to crack down and tackle the problem before it gets out of hand. In the following section, I will suggest several pointers to help with home maintenance.
Cleaning Services
One of the most obvious ways to tackle the problem is to hire a cleaning company. They can take the weight off your shoulders and ensure your home is clean and tidy, so once you come home from another busy day in the office, you can chill and relax in a spruce environment. Cleaning agencies will allow you to make more time for yourself, your family, and your friends, freeing you from this routine burden.
Many companies offering this service will have a number of different options available (depending on your budget) and can arrive at your home for the hours and days you prefer. Naturally, these companies are location-specific; for example, if you are searching for cleaners in the UK, you can easily find a quality team in London, Birmingham, Manchester or even Scotland. If you live in the US, there will be experts far and wide, from cleaning services in Arvada (close to the mountainous regions of Colorado) all the way to the big cities of Chicago or even New York.
As a starting point, opt for a deep clean in your home, setting the pace for future maintenance appointments (or you could take over the reins yourself). If you have animals at home, you can note that down as a specific need (especially if you inevitably end up with lots of cat and dog hair).
Daily Decluttering
One of the main factors of a lack of time for tidying up is that it has already mounted up substantially. With that in mind, take some time out, shuffle everything around and pack away unused items (maybe even chuck stuff out that has been sitting for some time). Once everything is back on track and you have managed to declutter as much as possible then you can keep on top of the issue.
The next step is to adopt a more meticulous attitude toward the mess in your home – be firm with yourself and put things away when not in use. Once you begin this process, it will become second nature.
Clean And Tidy As You Go
Tidying up and cleaning as you go is a great mindset; the effort is reduced dramatically compared to a thorough house cleaning. In practice, it is a simple affair, such as washing up the pots and pans after a meal has been cooked (rather than letting the sink fill up with dirty dishes) – no matter what food you prepare in your kitchen, it will still look gleaming and fresh. Similarly, remove any litter lying around when you can easily drop it in the bin and entirely out of the way. These small steps will make a dramatic difference over time, and you will be able to enjoy the benefits of a tidier and cleaner living space.
Get Help From Family Members
Delegate different jobs and tasks to family members. With all hands on deck, it will be easier to maintain your beautiful, stylish, and tidy home for everyone to enjoy. If you have younger children, it is an excellent time to instil discipline, especially with cleaning. You could also boost their pocket money for tasks they have completed at home. If all goes well, you can give the whole family a sense of pride in working together and ensuring the house looks fantastic.
Try Not To Procrastinate
Putting things off, especially cleaning, is a trap that anyone can fall into, and procrastination is a big danger when it comes to tidying. Reward yourself for getting on with it today and not saying tomorrow is okay! Once you have made a plan and even a timetable, it can be much easier to focus on the daily tasks and get them out of the way so you can unwind for the rest of the day.
Stick To Routines
Develop a consistent routine to look after your house. Break down all of the household chores into daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Creating manageable portions to be tackled regularly can help reduce the stress of worrying about cleaning the whole house all at once.
Daily maintenance can be achieved by focusing on simple tasks such as putting the dishes away, making the bed and giving a once-over to high-traffic areas with a sweep or vacuum. Small efforts like these help prevent tiny amounts of clutter from building up to huge levels, and as such, your home will be inviting to even surprise visits from friends and family.
Weekly chores can be more in-depth but can be scheduled around your busy lifestyle agenda. However, no matter how busy you are, try to complete the essentials so each corner of your home stays fresh. Once you have maintained a steady work, social, and home life pattern (along with space for cleaning and tidying), you will feel much better about yourself, become proud of your designer home once more, and be happy to share its beautiful decor with others.
Summary
What do you think of my latest home-based lifestyle article? Will you implement these top tips into your home life? Or do you already follow a set plan to ensure your living quarters always look their very best at all times? I’d love to hear more, so please feel free to drop a line in the comments section below.
