When you're busy and pushed for time, it can be easy to let things slip by the wayside and neglect to keep on top of chores and keep your home organized. However, for many people, nearly three-quarters of the population, the more organized the house is, the better they feel.
But how do you keep up with things when you lack time?
Make A Schedule
First, you need to make a schedule of all of your daily and weekly activities and then identify the gaps of time you have and where you have them. This will allow you to see when you have the time to dedicate to cleaning. Once you know this, you can make a list of all of the cleaning tasks that need to be done in your home and see where you can match the chores to the gaps of time you have. Whether it's 20 minutes for a couple of times per day or you can only block one full day a week to get it done, be realistic about what you need to do and when you have the time to do it.
Declutter
If you are having trouble finding homes for stuff, then the most logical explanation is to get rid of the stuff that does not have anywhere to live or remove things taking up spaces you need for other belongings. Take it room by room and start with the most cluttered areas. You need to ensure that you remove anything you aren't keeping as soon as you have decluttered that space, be it donating, selling it, or recycling it. Doing so removes it from building up and causing a nuisance in a different area and will give you instant gratification.
Hire A PROFESSIONAL
If you find you are pushed for time or simply can't devote the energy required to keeping a clean and organized home, you might find it easier to hire a cleaner. By using an apartment cleaning service or a cleaner for a private residential property, you can discuss your areas of concern and have a cleaning schedule in place for your provider to handle on your behalf, meaning you don't need to worry about doing them yourself.
If you have a difficult time editing your belongings and making decisions about what you need and/or where to donate or sell it, then consulting with a Professional Organizer is an investment that can pay longterm dividends. She can also help you set up simple, functional systems that are easy to maintain.
Power Clean
Power cleaning is when you dedicate a pocket of time to cleaning as fast as possible. It can be your bathroom, kitchen, dining room, etc, but you need to set a timer for, let's say, 30 minutes, then do as much as you can in those 30 minutes. The theory behind this is that you only have a set amount of time to clean, and it doesn't become an ongoing task that eats into your day. You set the timer, and once it rings, you are done. You can do this as many or as few times as possible on any day or week to help you stay on top of things.
These simple steps can create big, positive changes in your home in 2024!
