4 quick, free tasks people with tidy homes always do during the week – and it means NO cleaning all weekend long
IF you're sick of spending what feels like your entire weekend cleaning, these simple steps may be for you.
Neat homeowners shared the free hacks they swear by for organisation.
Posting on a Reddit dedicated to Cleaning Tips, users revealed the rules they use to keep on top of chores in their homes.
One person revealed the most valuable piece of advice they were given for maintaining a tidy space.
"One of the best tips I ever read here was that, in order to keep down the weight of huge cleaning tasks, every time you enter a room pick up or clean three things," they said.
The poster explained that this was a technique used to keep your home in a "constant state of maintenance."
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According to the Redditor, the step is guaranteed to help reduce chores in the long-run.
"It eventually becomes habitual and I have definitely seen a difference when it comes time to focus on larger cleaning tasks," they said.
Another user shared how they carry out "small tasks" as soon as possible.
They gave the examples of doing your dishes and laundry before they pile up.
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"Get smaller loads of laundry done throughout the week," the poster recommended.
"I do a small load of towels and a small load of laundry during the workweek, then the big stuff while I clean on the weekend."
They also broke down how this step can apply to bigger tasks.
"Create a routine for big areas. I clean my bathroom and vacuum every week," they said.
"I have the bathroom down to a literal science and can clean it top to bottom in 45 minutes if I just get it done."
For more difficult to clean areas, the Redditor revealed that they simply split them up.
"You clear your bathroom sink and counter area and clean the sink, counter, and mirror one night, then the tub and toilet, sweeping and mopping the next day," they suggested.
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"I like to do that on Thursday or Friday evenings sometimes, if I have weekend plans and won't have time to clean."
You can help speed up this process by setting yourself a timed challenge.
"Set a timer for 20 minutes every day and speed through your whole place, putting things where they need to be, wiping things down, and giving a quick sweep," one user said.
"Basically whatever you notice and can complete within that timeframe."
And finding a home for every item is important as it will speed up any cleaning tasks in the future.
"If you have stuff just laying around with no real place to put it, you're house will always look cluttered," another poster pointed out.
"Every item needs a home. Once you've used it, put it back where it belongs."
And finally, the experts at revealed a fun way to make your chores more bearable.
They suggested bundling your cleaning tasks with everyday activities.
"It’s easy to work it in when you pair it with another everyday activity, like washing your face or taking a shower," they explained.
"When you finish your skincare routine in the evening, for instance, use a damp washcloth to wipe down the bathroom sink and countertop.
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"You could also keep a cleaning spray in your shower so you can spray it down each day as soon as you step out."
They shared that cleaning will become second nature when you "attach" it to something you're already doing on a regular basis.
