January 19, 2023 by Mulberry Maids
Now that the new year is here, it is a great time to work on setting up a consistent cleaning action list to keep clean and clutter free going forward. By doing this, you will have the ability to easily transform your home into a clean and serene space, making it a more joyful and relaxing place to live. After all, you’re bound to spend most of your time indoors until spring and summer come, so it is best to make sure it is a pleasant place to be!
Keep reading to find out what the top house cleaners in Fort Collins recommend to get you started on the right path in the new year! With a new action plan, you will be ready for whatever cleaning challenges are thrown at you!
How can I get into a consistent cleaning routine in the new year?
Whether you were given the gift of a clean home for the holidays that you want to continue to maintain, are planning to move out of your home this year, or just want to get a jump on spring cleaning, getting into a consistent cleaning routine will be key.
The best way to get into a good routine is to create a manageable list that you do not dread doing, and doesn’t take up too much time. There are many ways to do this from using a rotating room cleaning schedule to involving your family in cleaning, or getting really quick and efficient to be able to tackle your home in no time!
Start by Decluttering
One of the most common hindrances to getting your home clean, and starting up a consistent cleaning routine is the presence of excess clutter. It is best to start out the new year with a thorough decluttering of your whole home. An easy way to go about this is to go room by room (and can be done over the course of several days) to separate out things that will be kept, donated, or thrown out/recycled.
For anything that will be kept, make sure that it has a place to be stored. In addition to identifying what will remain, make it a priority to also put it where it belongs. For everything else, figure out if it is worth donating or selling, or should just be tossed out or recycled. This process is not as simple as it sounds – but the payoff is worth sticking through the effort! Decluttering is not a one time task, it is something that should be repeated throughout the year as stuff has a tendency to accumulate.
Try a Rotating Room Cleaning Schedule
Once your home has been decluttered, you can try to start experimenting with different cleaning routines to find a style that will suit you on a consistent basis. One routine worth trying, especially for busy people, is a rotating room schedule. This can be broken up in different ways depending on the size or state of the home. An example could be:
- Monday: Clean the kitchen
- Tuesday: Clean the master bathroom
- Wednesday: Clean the other bathrooms
- Thursday: Clean living areas and hallways
- Friday: Clean bedrooms
With this schedule, you won’t have to commit as much time to cleaning, as you will only be doing one area a day. Depending on the size of the home or how quickly it gets dirty, this schedule could be used on a weekly, every other week, or even monthly basis.
Work on active cleanup
Active cleanup works really well in the kitchen when you are cooking, but can also be used in an area like a bathroom. The concept is to keep cleaning, decluttering, and putting things away while you are in the area using it. When done well and as a habit, it will make cleaning up at the end of a meal much easier and less intimidating.
The advantage of using this type of cleaning method is that you will consistently be cleaning an area, which will take away or lessen the chore of cleaning it later on when it is much messier.
Take a look at your cleaning products
While you do not need too many special things to clean like a pro, having tools that are efficient and comfortable to use will not only make the job easier and quicker, but will be one less excuse to not skip cleaning.
For example, having a lightweight and maneuverable vacuum cleaner, with attachments like removable wands, will allow you to clean floors much more efficiently, especially when dealing with lots of pet hairs along the edges and corners of the floor.
Other tools to help include efficient scrubbers, such as Scrub Daddy’s and Magic Erasers. These can be bought as the name brand tool, or as generics in the store or online for less money. Using these types of supplies will not only save you time, but will make doing the same job take much less effort.
Make it a fun game
While this can help to get your family involved in cleaning to help keep things in better order, you can also use it for yourself to get motivated to clean. Everyone responds differently to reward systems, but try some different things out. Whether it is a specific thing that you get when you clean your home, or a small treat every time you deep clean a room, experiment with making a game out of cleaning.
Consider hiring help
Even if you have resolved to clean your home on your own, hiring out extra help is not a bad idea. By bringing in a cleaning service a few times a year for a deep cleaning, or even for once a month recurring service, will make the in between maintenance cleaning quicker and less physical.
Accept imperfection
Even the most well intentioned cleaning routine will not always stand up to the real world test. Sometimes we just need a day or week off, and that is fine! The most important thing is overall consistency – so if you get a little behind, just pick up where you left off, and continue to make progress!
The best house cleaners in Fort Collins to transform your home!
Whether you’re looking for a solid deep cleaning before selling your home, or regular weekly services, Mulberry Maids is your go to cleaning company in northern Colorado. We only work with the best cleaners around, and our customer service and ease of booking is unmatched!
So why not take an afternoon off of your chores and head down to Walrus Ice Cream for a sweet treat while we take care of the cleaning for you. Reach out to us anytime via email, phone or text, and we will be there to help you out! Thanks for reading, and look forward to working with you soon.