How to keep your home clean without a housemaid

 

It's that time of the year again when you may find yourself asking the dreaded question "Would my housemaid come back? If she doesn't come back, should I hire a new maid? if I don't, how would I keep my home clean and tidy?........

Take comfort however in knowing that you're not alone. Many employers face this dilemma usually at this time of the year.

This brings me now to ask, on a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you that your maid will return after the holiday break? If your answer is between 8 and 10, your housemaid will most likely return; if the opposite is true, your maid will most likely not return but don't worry, I'm writing this post to help you cope and keep your home clean with the absence of a housemaid.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the thought of keeping your home clean and organized, especially if you don't have a housemaid to help with house chores but have no worries, there are ways to keep your home clean and organized without hiring housemaid.

In this blog post, I'll share with you tips and tricks on how to maintain a clean home without relying on a housemaid.

From creating a cleaning schedule to implementing simple organizing solutions, you'll learn how to take control of your home's cleanliness and keep it looking its best. So, if you're ready to take the first steps towards a cleaner and more organized home, read on!

DEVELOP A CLEANING SCHEDULE/ROUTINE: The key to keeping your home clean, and managing house chores is to create a schedule or routine Just set aside a specific time each day or week to tackle different tasks. For example, you could assign Monday for vacuuming, Tuesday for dusting, Wednesday for laundry, and so on. This will help you stay on top of the cleaning and prevent clutter from piling up and manage time.

DECLUTTER REGULARLY: One of the biggest challenges of maintaining a clean home is dealing with clutter. It’s easy to let items accumulate on surfaces and in corners, but this can make cleaning much more difficult. Make it a habit to declutter regularly, by discarding items you no longer need, organizing items into designated storage spaces(A home for everything), and giving away or donating items that are still in good condition but not being used.

If you struggle with decluttering and organizing, you can book a home organizing service here 

USE THE RIGHT TOOLS AND CLEANING PRODUCTS: To make cleaning easier and more effective, invest in high-quality and if possible sustainable cleaning tools and products. This could include a vacuum cleaner with attachments, microfiber cloths for dusting, and all-purpose cleaners for surfaces. Choose products that are specifically designed for your surfaces, such as wood floor cleaners for your hardwood floors and glass cleaners for windows. Trust me when I say that the right cleaning tools are game changers to making your life easier.

DELEGATE TASKS TO OTHERS: If you live with family members or roommates, it’s important to involve them in the cleaning process to improve efficiency.

As a mom, Never underestimate how much help your little ones can be to help out around the house, no matter how small, assign a task to them and guess what, in doing so, you're building a sense of responsibility in them.

If you find it difficult though to go get them to participate in house chores, you can provide little motivation by offering rewards for tasks completed.

Go ahead and assign each person specific tasks and hold them accountable for completing them. This will help distribute the workload and ensure that everyone contributes to maintaining a clean home. Don't be afraid to enlist help from family members or roommates. Delegating tasks can make the cleaning process go much more quickly and smoothly.

TAKE CARE OF SPILLS AND MESSES AS THEY HAPPEN: One of the easiest ways to keep your home clean is to tackle spills and messes as they happen. This will prevent them from turning into larger cleaning challenges and make it easier to maintain a clean and organized living space. For example, if you spill something on the floor, clean it up immediately instead of letting it sit there until it becomes a larger stain.

SET ASIDE A REGULAR TIME EACH DAY FOR CLEANING:This can help you stay on top of things and prevent clutter from building up. Creating a specific routine for house cleaning helps you to maintain consistency in keeping your home clean.

START WITH THE MOST HEAVILY-USED AREAS OF YOUR HOME:This area includes most often than not, the kitchen and living room. This will help you make the biggest impact in the shortest amount of time.

DIVIDE YOUR CLEANING TASKS INTO SMALLER MORE MANAGEABLE TASKS: For example, rather than trying to clean your entire kitchen at once(This can be pretty overwhelming and may cause you to lose motivation to clean further) focus on one area at a time, such as the sink or the countertops.

In conclusion, keeping your home clean without a maid is possible with the right approach, routine, and mindset. By developing a cleaning schedule/routine, decluttering regularly, using the right tools and cleaning products, delegating tasks to others, and taking care of spills and messes as they happen, you can maintain a clean and organized home without hiring a professional cleaning service.

If you find this article helpful, share it with your friends and family who might find this helpful too.