The Lazy Person’s Guide to an Organized and Clean Home…

Let’s face facts… most of us aren’t lazy. We’re just overwhelmed with the multitude of tasks we face every day! So yes, this post is for that lucky lazy person but it’s also for the rest of us who sometimes feel we’re on a hamster wheel!

In this post, we’ll explore a variety of strategies for effortlessly having an organized and clean home (well maybe not effortlessly but certainly minimum effort)!

We’ll cover everything from decluttering to daily routines and we’ll share practical advice for keeping every room in your house clean and tidy.

And if you do happen to be that rare ‘lazy person’ here are 10 cleaning products just for you!

The Secrets to Effortless Organization

Keeping your home tidy, organized and clean can feel like an overwhelming task, especially if you have a busy schedule or young children to care for. However, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can streamline your cleaning routine and make it easy to maintain a tidy home.

The immediate benefit is that an organized and clean home is going to significantly lower your stress levels!

1. Declutter First: The Foundation of an Organized and Clean Home

The first step to effortless organization is to declutter your home. This means getting rid of any items that you no longer need or use while ensuring that everything has a designated place.

Start by going through each room and sorting items into piles to donate, sell, or throw away. Once you’ve decluttered, it will be easier to keep your home clean and organized, as you’ll have less clutter to contend with.

2. Find a Place for Everything: Simple Storage Solutions

Once you’ve decluttered, the next step is to find a place for everything. Invest in simple storage solutions. These can include baskets, bins, shelving or anything that will help you to keep all of your belongings organized and clean.

Make sure that each item has a designated place, and ensure that everything is put away after use. This will not only make your home look tidier, but it will also make it easier to find what you need when you need it.

Enlist every member of your family to help you. Does this sound familiar… “Mum, have you seen my [insert appropriate missing item here]? Kids – including not-so-young kids (otherwise known as teenagers) are often happy to leave ‘stuff’ wherever they last used it. You can pick up after them or you can teach them to return things to ‘where they belong’ so that they will be able to find them for the next use.

In our home, we created a dedicated ‘did you lose this’ basket to help our children learn the value of organization.

3. Make Cleaning a Habit: Daily Routines That Work

To achieve a tidy home, it’s important to make cleaning a habit. Create a daily routine that works for you, whether it’s cleaning for 15 minutes each day or doing a deep clean once a week.

Consider the size of your home, the number of occupants, and any specific cleaning requirements. This will help you determine the frequency and intensity of your cleaning routine.

Be realistic about the time and energy you can dedicate to cleaning. Whether you choose to clean for 15 minutes each day or allocate specific days for deep cleaning, make sure your routine aligns with your schedule and lifestyle.

Divide your cleaning tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. This prevents tasks from piling up and makes it easier to tackle them consistently. Identify which areas need the most attention – like the kitchen and bathrooms – and give them some extra love. While the guest room which is probably used less often is fine with just a quick dusting once in a while.

Map out a daily or weekly cleaning schedule that suits your needs. Determine which tasks you’ll accomplish each day or dedicate specific days to certain areas of your home.

Once you’ve got your plan, stick to it! This will make it easier to maintain an organized and clean home and – as a direct benefit – you’ll feel less overwhelmed by the task.

4. Don’t Let Laundry Pile Up: Tips for Staying on Top of It

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to keeping a tidy home is staying on top of laundry. To make this task easier, try to do a load of laundry each day rather than letting it pile up.

Use designated laundry hampers for different types of clothes, such as whites and darks making sure that everyone in your household knows how to use them.

This will make it easier to keep track of laundry and ensure that it’s done on a regular basis.

Extra tip: Do you have a teenager who just lets the dirty clothes pile up in their bedroom until you pick them up and wash them? Don’t! Leave them for a week or 10 days until ‘Junior’ starts complaining that he doesn’t have anything to wear.

Yes, it’s hard but simply learn how to shut that bedroom door so that you don’t have to look at the mess.

5. Kitchen Tips: Keeping the Heart of Your Home Clean

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, but it can also be one of the messiest rooms.

To keep your kitchen clean and organized, make sure that everything has a designated place. Use organizers for pots and pans, utensils, and dishes, and make sure that the countertops are clear of clutter.

Assign specific areas or cabinets for different categories of items. Store pots and pans in a dedicated cabinet or use a hanging rack to keep them easily accessible. Utilize drawer dividers or utensil holders to keep utensils neatly separated.

Clean up spills and messes as soon as they happen and make it a habit to wipe down surfaces after each use.

6. Bathroom Hacks: Making Your Least Favorite Chore Easier

Cleaning the bathroom is often seen as a chore. But with a few simple hacks, you can make it easier.

Use a shower spray to prevent soap scum and mildew from building up on the walls and shower curtain and use a squeegee to remove excess water from the shower and bathtub.

Use a cleaning caddy to keep cleaning supplies organized and easily accessible, and give surfaces a quick wipe to prevent gross buildup. Since you’re regularly maintaining surfaces, the need for intensive scrubbing and extensive cleaning diminishes. This saves time and effort when it comes to deep cleaning tasks.

7. Tackle Dust and Dirt: Quick Cleaning Tricks for Any Room

Dust and dirt can quickly build up in any room of your home. This is especially true if you have pets in the home.

To tackle this problem, use a microfiber cloth to dust surfaces, and invest in a good robotic vacuum cleaner to pick up dirt and debris from carpets and floors. A good robotic vacuum cleaner can be used every day without requiring anything more than the occasional emptying. A self-cleaning robotic vacuum is also a wonderful aid for the elderly or those with back problems.

Make sure that you clean blinds, curtains, and other hard-to-reach areas on a regular basis, and use a lint roller to remove pet hair from furniture and clothing.

8. Get the Whole Family Involved: Tips for Organizing with Kids

Keeping a tidy and clean home can be challenging when you have kids, but it’s not impossible. Get your children involved in the cleaning process by assigning them age-appropriate tasks, such as picking up toys or putting away dishes.

Make cleaning fun by playing music or setting a timer for a cleaning competition, and be sure to praise your children for their efforts. This will not only help you keep your home clean, but it will also teach your children valuable life skills.

9. Stay Motivated: Creative Ways to Keep Up the Cleaning

Staying motivated to keep your home clean and tidy can be a challenge, especially when you have a busy schedule.

To stay motivated, try setting small daily goals, such as cleaning one room each day, and reward yourself when you accomplish them.

Make cleaning a social activity by inviting friends over to help, or by joining a cleaning group online. This will help you stay accountable and motivated to keep up with your cleaning routine.

Extra tip: Make your own low-cost disinfectant wipes!

10. Time-Saving Solutions: How to Clean Efficiently

Finally, to make cleaning easier and more efficient, try using time-saving solutions. For example, use a dish brush to scrub the shower walls, or use a broom to sweep up crumbs on the kitchen floor instead of getting out the vacuum cleaner.

Clean as you go, rather than letting messes build up, and use multitasking techniques, such as cleaning the bathroom mirror while you brush your teeth. By using these time-saving solutions, you’ll be able to clean your home more efficiently and with less effort.

Maintaining an Organized and Clean Home the Easy Way!

Keeping your home clean and tidy doesn’t have to be a daunting task. By following these simple tips and tricks, you can streamline your cleaning routine and make it easy to maintain a clean home.

Remember to declutter, find a place for everything, make cleaning a habit, and get the whole family involved. With a little effort and some creativity, you can maintain a clean home with ease.