AN expert has given her advice on how to make spring cleaning a breeze.
She said her tidying techniques, including her “chore-stacking” method will get the job done better and faster.
Melissa Caverly, the founder of the cleaning service Imagine Maids, gave her professional advice.
Her tips make the task of springtime de-cluttering way less daunting.
She also placed an emphasis on making some of her recommendations daily habits.
Her mindset method is to ensure that the home gets clean and stays that way.
BED HEAD
Caverly starts tidying her home first thing in the morning.
She recommended not putting off making your bed after waking up.
Tackling the task in the morning makes for an improved space to return to.
“Making your bed each morning puts you in an organized mindset from the start, influencing the rest of your day,” Caverly said.
MAKE ROOM
Caverly advised investing in wastebaskets and keeping one in every room.
The additions encourage tossing trash straight away and make for a cleaner space.
She is also an advocate for decluttering on a regular basis.
“Here’s the simple strategy, gather the items cluttering your space and place them in the box,” she said.
“However, refrain from taking the box to a donation center until the end of each month.
“Throughout the month, if you find yourself missing or needing something you put in the bin, retrieve it.
“Anything left in the bin by the end of the month gets donated.”
CHORE-STACKING
Caverly also shared her very own “chore-stacking” technique for a cleaner abode.
“Consider the timer on appliances like the dishwasher or washing machine as your amount of time to tackle other chores,” she said.
“Use this time to accomplish additional tasks around the house, like dusting or de-cluttering surfaces.”
She also recommended treating the kitchen like it belongs to a restaurant and having a designated closing time.
“Imagine treating your own kitchen as if it were your personal restaurant and apply the same principles,” she said.
“Establish a close-down rule, such as ensuring all dishes are either in the dishwasher, drying rack, or cabinets—not left in the sink.”
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