Five simple cleaning hacks that will keep your interior looking fresh.
Ensuring your home looks like the front cover of Belle Magazine might be easier than you think. In our world, it’s all about living cleanly and clutter free to ensure your home has the opportunity to shine, shine, shine. Here are our top five cleaning practices that we promise will change the way you run and live in your household…
Make your bed every day.
For some of you out there, this one might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s amazing how many people don’t prioritise making their bed each day.
If you’ve read literally any productivity book out there then you will know that most of them suggest setting time aside each morning to make your bed. Why? Making your bed every morning means you’ve accomplished your first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task, and then another. Best of all, it can be done in under five minutes - so, why wouldn’t you?!
Tidy as you go.
This is another easy hack that will be sure to keep your place in tip top shape with minimal effort. Simply put, tidy things away after you’ve used them. I know what you’re thinking, but it really is that easy!
Instead of putting things down throughout your day, with clutter piling up around you, just put the things away as you go. For example, don’t just kick off your shoes as you walk in the door from work, pop them back in your wardrobe straight away. Adopting this simple habit will ensure you’re surrounded by a neat and organised space at all times.
Load your dishwasher after each meal.
Similarly to the above, clearing away dishes after every meal and placing them straight into the dishwasher will ensure your kitchen stays clean and clear.
Once it’s loaded for the day, pop it on overnight, wipe down the kitchen sink and surrounding benches, then spritz a little air freshener. This way, you’ll wake to a sparkling and spotless kitchen every morning and that’s exactly how we all deserve to start a new day!
Empty the bin frequently.
Rather than letting trash pile up, make it a daily task to empty rubbish bins before they become an overflowing mess. As you take out the rubbish, be sure to wipe down the inside of the bin as you go. Not only will this keep the appearance of rooms looking sleeker, it will also make them much more hygienic and fresh. If you haven’t already, try placing small bins into each room of your home, including bedrooms and bathrooms, which will help to minimize the collection of waste.
Keep household clutter contained.
At the end of the day, life is busy and household clutter is unavoidable. As such, things accumulate on surfaces with ease - shoes, bags, keys, dog leads can all collect and look untidy throughout your home.
To avoid this, make sure you’ve got adequate storage. Consider choosing a set of drawers or console tables to organise your belongings. You can then style these areas up with decorative elements or artwork to create a stylish appearance throughout your home.