Do you feel like no matter what you do, your home is always messy? If so, you’re not alone.

We’re guessing that like most Americans, you work close to if not more than 40 hours a week. Therefore, you probably rely on your kids and other people to keep things clean.

But without you there, things don’t exactly get done the way they should. We feel for you and are here to make your life easier. 

Keep reading for some valuable cleaning tips to help you maintain your home. These cleaning life hacks will cut down on how much time you spend cleaning so you can spend more of it relaxing.

Don’t Let Things Build Up

One of the most important cleaning hacks is to stay proactive. We understand that after a long day of work it’s easier to say, “I’ll take care of it tomorrow.”

However, when tomorrow comes, you’ll have yesterday’s problems and today’s problems to take care of. The more you let things build up, the more difficult (and time-consuming) they’ll be to handle.

This doesn’t mean you have to single-handedly take these issues on. Assign the other people in your house to specific duties to make sure everyone’s carrying their own weight and things aren’t building up.

Start By Decluttering

Spring is in the air, which means one thing – it’s time for spring cleaning. This is the time of year that most people take on the deep cleaning tasks they’ve been putting off all winter.

But before you get started, we have some important cleaning tips for you. Do yourself a favor and begin the spring cleaning process by decluttering your entire house.

This will make it much easier to get into all the nooks and crannies. Decluttering your house will also add to the overall effect of spring cleaning your home.

Room by room, go through everything you own and separate the items into four categories:

  • Keep
  • Sell
  • Donate
  • Trash

If you don’t use it, love it, or need it, get rid of it. You can make a lot of money selling things online, which you can put into savings, fund a vacation, or use to pay off debt.

Use Household Items Rather Than Harsh Chemicals

One of the worst things about cleaning is spreading harsh chemicals throughout the house. They’re also tough on your hands and can be harmful if you’re not working in a well-ventilated area.

This year, focus on safe cleaning tips and use household items to clean your home. For example, a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar can quickly and efficiently help you scrub toilets, tubs, and sinks spotless.

Vinegar is acidic and cuts through dirt and grime. Baking soda is mildly abrasive, which helps scrub away stubborn, stuck-on messes.

These cleaning life hacks can be used throughout the house on countertops, floors, appliances, and more. We recommend adding essential oils to your mixture to cut down on the sharp smell of the vinegar and add some aroma to your cleaning.

Get Rid of Bake-On Microwave Messes With Lemon Water

If your household is like most, you probably have a microwave full of spatters and cooked-on foods. Admit it, even you have walked away from the occasional microwave mess.

Fortunately, there are quick cleaning tips for that.

Take out a microwave-safe bowl and add 1.5 cups of water and 10-15 drops of lemon essential oil. Microwave the concoction on high between five and 10 minutes. The steam will condense on the inside of the microwave to start softening the cooked-on food.

Once the microwave completes the cycle, safely remove the bowl of water and oil. Then, take an abrasive sponge and wipe down the inside. Everything should come off with ease.

Vacuum Regularly Based on How Many People Live in Your House

Some people think carpeted homes are things of the past. Wood, tile, and laminate floors are much easier to take care of, clean, and maintain.

They don’t hold onto or hide dirt. They’re also more resilient to staining.

However, hard floors don’t offer the warmth and comfort of carpeted floors. There’s something about walking onto fresh and clean carpets with your bare feet.

To prevent and remove stains, you must diligently clean your floors. We recommend vacuuming at least once a week and shampooing your carpets once every couple of months.

Of course, the more people you have in your house, the more frequently you need to perform these chores. This is also true if you have pets.

The more proactive you are about vacuuming and shampooing, the longer your carpets will last. If you already have stains or don’t have a shampooer, we recommend working with a cleaning company that can come in and clean your floors professionally.

Use Oven Cleaner on Pots and Pans

Have you noticed how quickly the novelty of having new pans wears off? It’s probably because they pick up baked-on grease as you use them.

However, instead of buying new pots and pans, try these DIY cleaning tips. Take the oven cleaner you use to clean out the appliance and apply it to the backs of your pots and pans.

These cleaning agents are designed to clean the very substances on your pans out of the oven. You’ll probably have to let it sit for a while to fully cut through the mess.

Consider Hiring a Professional Cleaning Company

Finally, it’s important to admit when you’re in over your head. If you work a full-time job and have a hectic life, cleaning is probably the last thing on your mind. Even if you want to clean, you may not have the time or energy.

In all honesty, you should be spending your free time investing in self-care so you can recharge for the week. In this case, it would be highly beneficial to hire a cleaning company to conduct weekly or bi-weekly house cleaning services.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you came home to find your house clean and fresh? Rather than coming home frustrated and annoyed that you have to pick up, you can sit down for a nice dinner with your family and decompress appropriately.

Looking for More Cleaning Tips?

These are but a few cleaning tips you can apply to make your life easier. If you’re looking for more, you’re in the right place. Check out some of our other articles before you go.

And if you’ve reached your limit and you know you need help keeping things clean around the house, we’re here for you. Contact Scrub’N Bubbles Cleaning today to request a free quote. We’ll work with you to come up with the perfect cleaning plan.