How to Keep Your Home Looking Clean

Do you ever wait so long to clean your home that it takes an entire day — or weekend? Well, by developing the right habits, maintaining a clean home will become an instinctive part of your daily routine. And the more of these habits you master, the easier cleaning will be.

• Don’t leave a room empty-handed.
  Before leaving a room, look around for any items you can grab that belong where you’re headed.

• Make your bed.
  Besides making your bedroom instantly neater, turning down a made bed signals to your brain that it’s time to go to sleep so you fall asleep faster.

• Clean as you go.
  Wash the dishes you’re done with while you’re waiting for the food to cook; hang up your clothes as soon as you change; wipe down the bathroom sink right after brushing your teeth.

• Deal with mail immediately.
  Don’t just toss the pile onto your counter — throw junk mail into the recycling bin, and file bills to be paid at the appropriate time.
• Keep cleaning supplies within easy reach.
  Store cleaning supplies in your bathroom and kitchen cabinets where you can easily access them when needed.

• Designate a spot for everything.
  An uncluttered home not only looks cleaner, it makes dusting and wiping down surfaces a lot easier too.
• Use doormats.
  Place doormats on the inside and outside of each exterior door; shake them out on a regular basis.
• Focus on high-traffic areas.
  Make sure you don’t get too caught up in the small details that most people wouldn’t notice anyway – you can always save certain tasks for deep-cleaning sessions. Instead, focus on high-traffic areas and prioritize your most important goals for the day.