Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Clean, Tidy, and Functional

The idea of having to clean your home from top to bottom is the equivalent of having a dark rainy cloud ready to burst over your picnic. It stinks, and that could be an all too literal scenario, which might be why a good cleaning is in order, to begin with. So here are some ways to make it a little easier on you, so you can keep your home not only clean but tidy and functional as well.

 

War on Kitchen Mess

Yes, the kitchen tends to be the messy evil villain of most homes. Easily converted from a brilliantly clean oasis to a vile and deplorable area in mere minutes after someone has decided to make a snack or, even worse, a meal, all the while neglecting the fact that they should be cleaning as they go. Now with pots, pans, and utensils occupying the stove and sink, your patience is wearing thin. To help you back on the sanity train, here are some ways to clean your kitchen in very little time, so you can go on about your day without flipping all the way out. This way you can move on with other tasks which need addressing, such as the bathroom.

 

Maintaining the Facilities

This might be the worst place to think about when it comes to cleaning your home. Depending on how many people frequent these parts, they can be left a shambles incredibly quickly. It’s not uncommon, in busy households, to find towels on the floor, shampoo bottles tipped over and spilling, and, the worst thing of all, a toothpaste tube without a cap. Seriously, is there anything worse?

With a good plan in place and a schedule that you will actually stick to, your bathroom can remain a clean and tidy getaway. Manage all of the typical cleaning aspects of the job like cleaning the toilet, sink, countertop, tub and removing any old products from your medicine cabinet at least once a week.

While we’re on the subject of medicine cabinets, keeping track of expiration dates and inventory is a good way to keep an eye out to make sure everyone is taking their meds properly and to quickly notice if something is off. If you do notice that you or someone in your family has been misusing their (or someone else’s) meds, a good prescription drug rehab center in California (or wherever you live) can help you find more information about dealing with addiction and help you or your loved one get back on track in a healthy way. It’s not always a pretty subject to talk about, especially in a post about cleaning your house! But we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to address the proverbial elephant in the cabinet. Moving on!

 

Eliminate Excess Clutter

If the cluttered home look wasn’t what you were going for but, somehow, it’s what you have, fret not. Cleaning up and reducing excessive clutter is a process that can be spread out over a weekend or more if needed, as long as you actually make progress.

Removing piles of books, papers and knickknacks can really improve the look of your space. A few well-positioned books with snazzy bookends and a vase with flowers will take your home decor to a new and appealing level.

Wall shelving, bookshelves and countertops can and do become spaces for extra stuff, needed or not. So, take a good look at each and every room and see where you can cut back. Old books you are never going to read again can be donated to the library. Clothes you longer want but that are still in good shape can be donated but to people in need. These outlets allow you to spruce up your place while also giving you a chance to give back to those whom may want to read The Count of Monte Cristo or the Odyssey you have in your collection or use that zip up jacket you have since replaced and left on a shelf or hanging in your closet.

 

Expertly Positioned Shelves

When space is tight in your closet and you still have important garments to store, expertly positioned shelving comes into play. You can simply install wall mounted shelves to help add space in your closet, so organizing your things is both functional and appealing. This way, you can easily see shirts, pants and other garments when needed. Use this idea around your home to provide yourself with needed space. In the bathroom, it can be used to store fresh bath towels and in the kitchen, it can be used to hold frequently used spices when cooking.

 

Final Thoughts

Updating your space can be a fun little adventure with many possibilities. Being able to enhance your home’s functionality and keep it clean and tidy as well, are things you are capable of when you put your mind to it. You don’t have to live with the mess and clutter any longer, so get in there and take back your space for the greater good.