How often does this scenario catch your attention that in spite of trying our level best to keep our houses clean and tidy, something or the other is always left behind. Probably because there is a lack of system and organisation in the daily household process. But you wouldn't mind a bunch of tips reminding you how to get things done, right?
So let's get into the nitty gritties of some extremely bad cleaning habits that you can do away with time -
- Lack of Attention
- Poor time management
- Absence of a planner
- Disinterest towards hygiene
- Poor knowledge and awareness in terms of sanitation
What bad cleaning habits do you have?
These are more or less the reasons behind a messy house and an even messier life. Getting into a little detailed discussion about the root causes and identifying the flaw that's probably behind all the bad cleaning habits, can solve half of our problems. So choose wisely which is it, in your case!
Then we can start working on the issues. Generally, due to the immense amount of workload, we often forget to pay attention to the regular cleansing factors. Sometimes, although we have a limited number of things to do, poor time management skills render it impossible for us to accomplish even the bare minimum. Deadlines and assignments keep us hooked throughout the week. And then when it's finally time for some dusting, we get so exhausted, we postpone it again to the following week.
It's really essential for all of us to carefully plan our day right in the morning, after waking up. Needless to say, and then stick to the scheduled tasks in the scheduled time. Why not make a timetable for everyday, or buy a planner. That can be a benchmark indeed. Entertain that idea!
Sometimes it's just us lazing around and paying no attention to the most crucial thing towards a happy life. Consequently we feel unhealthy and unhappy but it never occurs to us what could be a likely reason behind all the gloomy atmosphere inside the house.
And well sometimes it's just the lack of proper knowledge and experience on how to keep the things and your place organized. But not to worry because, I've got you covered, with few steps you can possibly take in order to get rid of the unruly habits -
How can I change my cleaning habits?
- For a change, do not postpone laundry for Sundays. The pile of clothes might scare you altogether and for what are the chances, you might end up never doing it at all. Instead how about having a fix time everyday, say half an hour before lunch, when wash up the clothes
- Moving onto the very basics thing which we quite often forget to do. Remember to discard the used shampoo bottles and empty tins and not leave them on the shelves like you tend to do.
- Do not wear your dirty work shoes inside the house or you have to do the mopping all over again.
- Make it a habit to clean up the furniture and wipe the glasses on a weekly basis.
- Avoid all the paper clutters on the work desk. Give it a clean look by not allowing the papers and documents to pile up. One way to get it done, is by removing the item as soon as you finish working on it.
- The stationery should not be lying around the table or rolling down on the floor. This gives your room a very clumsy appearance. Make sure you buy yourself a simple pen stand or something handy to put things in.
- Do not ever leave the wet towel on the bed. Imagine someone walking in and seeing the mess. Not a very desirable impression you'd like to have on your guest, will you?
- Then, say the least you could do is close the door and draw up the curtains of the bathroom after you're done showering. No one wants a wet washroom and this shall certainly help to keep it dry.
- How about you sit down to polish your white boots, but the sponge is itself dirty? Well ,make sure you clean up the dusting rug, the mopping tub, the sponges and broom you use for tidying the place. How do you expect to clean a thing with dirty tools!
- Do not use the same cloth to clean every corner of the house, be it kitchen or the bathroom. Rather segregate the cleansing tools and detergents for each room separately. It's preferable that you go for disposable napkins and disinfectant wipes to do the jobs. It's easy, quick and doesn't require the additional work of washing the cloth itself from time to time.
- And last but not the least although be know, it becomes humanly impossible to function after a sumptuous meal, but I'll suggest , take that extra effort to wash the dishes right away and not wait for the next morning.
An empty sink, folded clothes, shiny glasses and mirrors, fresh fragrance from the recently mopped floor will give you the pleasure of nothing but sheer accomplishment and achievement.