Not everyone loves cleaning. For many, quite the opposite rings true. However almost all of us appreciate being in a clean and tidy space on both a conscious and subconscious level. Research has shown that both relaxing and working become easier in a de-cluttered and clean environment. With this in mind let's take a look at some top tips for maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in your home or office.
Remove Clutter
It is worth establishing a ground zero before we begin. If your space is incredibly cluttered then we need to go nuclear. In a case like this, before addressing how to clean and tidy, we must first remove enough things from your space. The best way to declutter is to set aside a day or two and make piles sorted as follows: • Keep • Throw • Recycle • Sell
Be realistic
If you are a collector of any kind, or you like nice things. Do not believe that you can just throw everything and begin a Marie Kondo life of minimalism. You will end up miserable and full of regret. But on the other hand all collections, without a degree of pruning, become hoards. There is a great deal of satisfaction in keeping your favourite items clean, tidy and organised. Once this process has been addressed and your space is relatively clutter-free only then do the following tips apply.
Make and keep to a schedule
Choose a day of the week. Perhaps it is your quietest day, or maybe you'd prefer it to be a day in which you're already relatively busy but have a little space free. Mark this day down as your primary cleaning day. On this day, each week commit to cleaning your home or office or if you have a big space, you can assign to slots a week on different days and split the job. Keep to this schedule wherever possible.
Keep a no food without a plate policy
You'd be amazed at how many crumbs and how much dirt is spread around the home or office through plate avoidance. On top of this do not eat and use your computer at the same time. It makes for difficult cleaning jobs and is not very hygienic either.
Clean high-traffic areas more regularly
This applies both in the office and the home. You'd be amazed how much more dirt and dust settles in doorways and at the bottom of steps or stairs that are used regularly.