10 cleaning and organizing tricks for those who don't have time

No time to devote to cleaning and organizing the home? Be aware that some simple and quick tips can help you with this task of leaving your home spotless without spending too much time.

1. Tidy Bed: It's not easy having to get up early, get up and get ready in time before you go to work. Still, it's important to make the bed tidy. A simple way to solve this problem is to pull the sheets or covers and extend them covering the entire bed.
2. Dust: No one is free of it, either on furniture or on the floor. A good option for cleaning is microfiber cloths, as dirt and dust adhere to the cloth and this makes cleaning easier, faster and more effective. Another tip is always to have a doormat or carpet at the entrance of the house, so everyone can clean their feet and avoid bringing more dirt into the environment.
3. Wash the dishes: If you have a dishwasher, put everything in it at night before you go to bed. So the dishes will be washed while you sleep and the next day, when you wake up, just put everything in place.
4. Refrigerator: When you get something from the fridge, make sure it is already open and check for food that has expired or is no longer fit for consumption. Throw it all away at once, so you keep the refrigerator from smelling, which can even pass to other foods.
5. Protection: If drinks are leaving marks on refrigerator shelves, a simple tip is to place napkins or absorbent papers under bottles or jars.
6. No mess in the room: It is natural that when going into the room, everyone will carry some object. The problem is then not returning to the right place. So when you are in the room, take everything that should not be in that room, and when you are going to another room, such as the bedroom, take what belongs to each place and where it should be.
7. Cleaning products: Instead of concentrating all cleaning products in a closet, usually in the service area, it is much easier to place specific products in the rooms where they will be used. For example, dishwashing detergents are in the kitchen under the sink. Washing powder and fabric softener are close to the washing machine. This makes cleaning easier and more convenient.
8. Washing clothes: Most modern machines have a function that allows you to program the opening hours. So the tip is to schedule it so that your clothes start to be washed about an hour before you get home from work. When you get home, just take it out and extend it.
9. Empty the Post Office box: Mail does not stop coming in and is not always useful. Advertisements, store catalogs and many others end up taking up space. So throw it all away. And think carefully before signing up for any site or sending emails to addresses that may send you something unwanted later.
10. Old Remedies: We often store a medicine that may be needed later, but it is important to be aware of the expiration date. An expired medicine is extremely harmful to health. So take your time brushing your teeth in the bathroom to open the cabinet and check which medicines are still stored and which ones to throw away or replace.

The Secret to a Clean and Organized Home (April 2024)