8 Simple Cleaning Tricks That Will Make a Difference
Actionable advice.
When it comes to cleaning and tidying up a house, it can sometimes be quite difficult.
But if you take into account certain tricks to do daily, you will see that at the end of the week you will not have so much work and you will have time left that you can dedicate to more pleasant activities.
So, introduce some cleaning tricks into your daily routine and you will soon notice that you will have a cleaner house, and this with a minimum of effort and time.
Cleaning tricks that will make a difference:
1. Make the bed every morning
You've probably heard this since you were little, but it does have a psychological impact on how you perceive your home.
Thus, even if you have not yet wiped the dust, and the laundry is waiting to be washed, and arranged bed will be the first thing that your mind will perceive. In addition, studies show that people who go to bed every morning are 20% more likely to get a good night's sleep.
2. Open the refrigerator before taking out the trash
Add this cleaning trick to your daily routine: before you take out the trash, take a look in the fridge and see if there are any leftovers or foods that have expired.
This way you will see what other food you have in the fridge and you will be able to put them on the tables for the next few days.
The simple gesture of opening the refrigerator before throwing away the garbage will help you get rid of spoiled products and eliminate any unpleasant odors from the refrigerator caused by them.
3. Allow the cleaning products to act longer
Find out that many times, in a hurry to finish cleaning, do not let the special products act for too long. But if you let these products take effect for at least 10 minutes, you will notice that later it will be much easier for you to clean up the mess.
This way you will wipe the dirt much more easily and you will not waste time and energy insisting on the spots.
4. Clean the bathroom at least once a week
Washing the bathroom once a week is not necessarily an activity that many women enjoy. However, by doing this, you will save yourself some effort later, because you will not allow dirt and bacteria to accumulate.
Dedicate half an hour a week to cleaning the sink, bathtub, walls, and toilet, wash the tiles at the end, and don't forget the stains on the mirror.
5. Wipe the bathroom surfaces every evening
Keep in your closet a package with special napkins for cleaning bathroom surfaces. So, before going to bed, wipe the sink, faucets, and countertops with them.
In the morning you will find a fresh, clean bath, and when it is time for general cleaning, you will no longer have to deal with dust, hair, or dry toothpaste.
6. Buy cleaning products that have pleasant aromas
Do you hate the smell of your bath spray? Well, that will only make you hate cleaning them. Therefore, a simple and effective solution is to buy products that smell good to you.
In this way, you will associate the idea of order with something pleasant, and this activity will not be as annoying as usual.
7. Put several layers of household bags in the trash
Apply this cleaning trick to every trash can in the house: put several rows of household bags.
When it's time to take out the trash, you'll be able to do this without looking for a new household bag to put in place. This will save you some time and energy.
8. Soak the dishes as soon as you have finished cooking
It is tempting to clean dishes as soon as you have finished cooking, but first, it would be advisable to place the dishes on plates, put in the fridge or cupboard the food you no longer need, and leave the dirty dishes to soak. , in the sink, with hot water and detergent.
This way, after you finish eating, it will be much easier for you to wash them and put them to dry.
Also, always be up to date with the latest research and invest in new technologies! For example, enzyme cleaners are highly valued now. Enzymes are proteins that break down organic matter.
Leaving the dishes soaked overnight will allow them to get rid of food scraps almost on their own. In the morning, all you have to do is rinse them.
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