Habits Of People With Spotless And Clean Homes To Try Yourself
While some may not find joy in cleaning, many people actually do enjoy it. Either way, nothing beats the feeling of stepping into a clean and put-together home. Some of the tidiest people incorporate little things here and there to make cleaning feel like less of a chore. Recently, HGTV put together a list of the habits people with spotless houses have.
Most of us have been to a house that is always clean and HGTV wanted to find out exactly how the cleanest-of-cleanest do it. They asked people with “spotless homes” to share their best tips and tricks for tidying up. They found that the key to a consistently clean home is staying on top of chores a little bit at a time, rather than attempting to clean the entire house all at once.
Revamping Your Home Cleaning Routine
HGTV kicked off its clean-house habits list with the task of keeping high-touch surfaces germ-free. They suggest disinfecting surfaces like light switches, remote controls, and doorknobs with a wet wipe once a week. Health Digest reported that frequently touched items like your remote, doorknobs, or phone screens, are some of the dirtiest things around us.
Many of us find ourselves guilty of this habit: cleaning while we cook. The home network said by cleaning up while you cook, you’ll break down food particles more easily and minimize mess.
Level Up Your Organization
Another habit people with clean houses have is that they organize their refrigerators. HGTV pointed out that it’s best to do this before grocery day. This gives you a chance to toss old and expired items, and deep clean your refrigerator drawers and shelves.
A habit that won’t hurt picking up is cleaning your kitchen counters before bed. This can be loading the dishwasher, scrubbing down the sink, or wiping down countertops. It’s better to do this than wake up to a mess in the kitchen.
See the full list of habits people with clean homes have here.
Top Items to Kick Off This Year's Decluttering
Bathroom Declutter
Expired items take the lead on their bathroom decluttering agenda. This includes makeup that has expired or is no longer used, along with medicines and prescriptions that have reached their expiration date or are no longer necessary. Additionally, items like dried-out nail polish, skincare products, and makeup samples are on their bathroom declutter list.
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Bedroom Declutter
Paper clutter tops the list for decluttering the bedroom, followed by books that won’t be revisited and old magazines. It’s perfectly fine to part ways with these items, especially if they’ve been sitting around gathering dust. You can even opt for something digital instead of having paper as your go-to.
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Closet Declutter
A common decluttering challenge we all face is the overflowing closet. According to The Spruce, the first step is to address clothes that no longer fit. They also advise getting rid of items that haven’t been worn in over nine months.
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Kitchen Declutter
When it comes to your kitchen, duplicate kitchen tools take precedence on their decluttering list. This includes items like extra vegetable peelers, bottle openers, and garlic presses. They also recommend getting rid of appliances that you use only once a year or less. Yes, even if it’s that toaster oven collecting dust on your counter.
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