Super Fast & Easy Tidying Up Tips

Want to know a little secret about the girl behind this blog?  (Third person, so lame.)

I clean houses on the side.  (Back to first!)

Most people that know me away from a screen know that I scrub a dub dub homes.  Some people look at me like I have a wart planted between my eyes when I tell them I actually enjoy cleaning houses.

I'm just one of those people.  I like making a home look, smell, and feel good.

To be honest with you, I actually adore cleaning.  I figure it is a control issue that this Scorpio suffers from.  I mean there isn't much in this life we can control on our own but making a house fresh and clean is something we have total control over.

Today I wanted to share a few tips about keeping your home clean.  These are super simple and also ones that will not take a lot of time.  Try doing them each evening to keep your home neat and tidy throughout the week. 

You can call on me when it is time to get out the vacuum, mop, dusting polish, glass cleaner and other fun stuff.

I love this post about creating a space for organization!

Keep things where they belong!

I know this struggle.  I have two children, one is eight and the other is three.  The whole put it back where it goes idea just blows their minds.  At night before we get ready to be tucked in we take five minutes and play a game of put it back.  I turn on some music and set a timer and we rush through the house putting away toys, books, shoes, dirty clothes, etc.

This helps so much with keeping the house neat.

Also, let's note the adorable options for storage these days!  From adorable fabric bins to furniture made for storage there are countless options.  Utilize these to make your life easier!

Vacuum or sweep before you watch television!

I am happy to report I have no carpet in my home.  I'm just personally not a carpet fan.  Before I settle down to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (not even kidding) with my kids before bed I get my floors cleaned up of crumbs.  There is a reason we call kids crumb crushers people.  

I do this for several reasons including:

1.  Crumbs are gross and I like to walk barefoot.

2.  Crumbs are magnets for bugs and other forms of vermin that aren't nice houseguests.

3.  Floors are dirty, face it, and you can do this to help reduce the dirtiness.

Wipe down, wipe down, wipe down!

One invention I am very appreciative of is the sanitizing wipes (Clorox, Lysol, etc.)  These things make keeping your less of a bacteria magnet so much easier.  I suggest you buy a couple of these containers of wipes and use them each night to wipe down your kitchen counters and sink.  Keep a container in your bathroom to wipe down the vanities and sinks in there too.

While we're at it - use them to wipe off handles, phones, and anything else that gets lots of paw action.

Take out the trash!

Every single night take the trash out.  

Empty your bathroom trash, nursery trash, laundry room trash, etc. all into the kitchen trash and take it out.  

This will eliminate odor in your home and keep it a bit fresher and healthier.  

Remember the vermin thing?  Yes, it keeps them at bay as well!

No dirty laundry - in site!

Buy hampers and use them.  Dirty laundry is an eye sore and can cause nose sores (or so my oldest child says) but you should really purchase them and use them to put your dirty laundry in until time to wash, dry, fold, repeat.

Other tips:

Make your bed every morning

Close cabinets and drawers after use.

Spray your shower or bath after use (Scrubbing Bubbles is good!)

Dirty dishes need to go in the dishwasher.