Are you looking for cleaning jobs in your local area? Or, do you strive to make sure your own house is clean all the time? Taking care of a house can be hard, especially if you have a full-time job and kids. However, I personally know several people who took on part-time jobs cleaning at night. It’s great physical activity, it gets you out of the house, and it gives you instant gratification. Here are some tips and ideas for anyone who is looking to do a cleaning job either for themselves, or a client.
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It’s wise to have an array of cleaning supplies. Credit: Burst by Shopify
10. Keep Your Cleaning Jobs Supplies In Each Respective Room
Some people choose to keep all of their cleaning products in one place. This works for a lot of people. However, if you’re trying to get a job done quickly, an efficient strategy is to keep the cleaning products of each respective room within arm’s reach. For example, toilet cleaner should go in the bathroom, and you might want to keep a small stick vacuum in a bedroom or hallway closet. If having multiples of certain products sounds like it would be expensive, remember that places like Dollar Tree sells almost anything you need for just $1. Sometimes, the client is willing to pay for the cleaning products, but that is something that you need to discuss in them ahead of time.
It’s easier to keep your kitchen tidy if you clean as you cook. Credit: Burst by Shopify
9. Clean As You Are Cooking
Cooking your own meals can be fun, especially once you can master a few recipes really well. But a lot of people avoid the process because it creates so many dishes, crumbs, and splatter that need to be cleaned afterwards. The way to avoid this is to clean as you go. In every step of the cooking process, you will most likely have to wait for things to heat up or cool down for at least a few minutes. Use this downtime to begin wiping up your counters and prepare your dishwasher. It cuts down your time spent in the kitchen, and it makes the experience much more enjoyable, overall.
Don’t let your dirty dishes pile up. Credit: CongerDesign on Pixabay
8. Fill Your Dishwasher Throughout The Day
If you have a big family, your sink and kitchen counters most likely fill up with bowls, cups, and plates from breakfast, and then again after you have dinner. Plenty of people end up with a mountain of dirty dishes to do, and it can sometimes feel daunting.
A way to avoid this issue is to run the dishwasher at night, and empty it first thing in the morning. Ask your family to begin rinsing their dirty dishes in the sink, and then placing them in the dishwasher when they are done eating or drinking. This way, the dirty dishes are accumulating in the machine, rather than piling up in the sink. At night, all you need to do is put in soap, hit “start”, relax.
Spot-clean as soon as you see a mess. Credit: Shutterstock
7. Spot-Clean When Necessary
It’s okay if you don’t clean an entire room at once. “Spot Cleaning” is when you see a bad mess, and you take care of it right away. It might be a huge smudge on a mirror, or a spill on the kitchen counter. These tasks usually only take a minute or two to clean up. Taking care of these small things as you go throughout your daily routine will help you prevent it all from piling up into one big mess.
This is an example of a workshop where everything has a place. Credit: Barn Images from Unsplash
6. Every Object Needs a “Home”.
Clutter is usually a result of owning too much stuff, and not having an appropriate place to put it. When this happens, piles of stuff might start to accumulate around the house. For every category of item, you should know where it needs to be put away. If you have kids, this is very important for them to know where their items go, too. For example, maybe you can have a special bookshelf or toy chest for your kids to put their objects away.
Donate your unwanted items to help clean up the clutter. Credit: Shutterstock
5. Donate or Throw Away Your Unwanted Items
As the years go on, many people accumulate a ton of stuff. This might come in the form of clothing, collectibles, paperwork, or anything else in your life. It’s not a coincidence that people who are very clean are usually also minimalists. If you want to keep your home as clean as possible, you should be regularly donating or throwing away things that are no longer useful in your life.
If you seem to have trouble letting go of things, you should really watch the Netflix original series called “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” She teaches people to go through the objects in their home, and only keep the items that spark joy. It’s not necessary to get rid of everything. It’s far more important to identify the items that really mean the most to you.
Even if it’s just vacuuming, see what you can do in 10 minutes. Credit: Unsplash
4. Vacuuming is Always a Must
Sometimes, the hardest part of cleaning jobs is just getting started. The thought of cleaning for an entire Saturday sounds so daunting, but 10 minutes isn’t so bad, right? Make a habit of setting a timer on your phone for 10 minutes. See how much cleaning you can get done in that short amount of time. Once the buzzer goes off, it’s okay to stop without guilt. (That is, unless you want to keep going!)
Remember to clean your fridge on a regular basis. Credit: Shutterstock
3. Clean Your Refrigerator Weekly
Have you ever accidentally let food go bad? Or maybe you bought two of the same item, because you forgot you had it. This is a sign that you are not regularly cleaning out your fridge. Yes, it sounds like a lot of work, but if you make a habit of cleaning your fridge, it’s truly not so bad. Keep in mind that these are the things you are eating and putting into your body. So you want the surface they sit on to be clean, right?
If you have a hard time finding things in your fridge, consider buying refrigerator storage containers. There is a 9-piece set for just $34.99 on Amazon, and it is an amazing way to keep your food organized. You can clearly see where all of your items are located, and when it’s time to re-stock.
Keeping your countertops clean helps so much. Credit: Kaboompics
2. Keep The Countertops Organized
Kitchen counters seem to be one of the first places we throw our junk. Whether it’s junk mail, cups, or whatever else you have hanging around, it becomes dirty very quickly. If you want to keep your house tidy, try to make clean countertops a priority. Put things away after using them, and if at all possible, put your appliances away, too. And if you are trying to get a cleaning job, you will also need to regularly clean off the counter tops, too.
Make your bed as soon as you get out of bed. Credit: StockSnap.io
1. Make Your Bed Every Morning
When you are half-asleep in the morning, the last thing you might want to do is make your bed. However, it’s one of the easiest cleaning jobs you can do around the house. Once you turn it into a daily habit, it will begin to feel as easy and natural as brushing your teeth or taking a shower. It’s a positive way to start your morning, and it will also help keep you motivated to do everything else we have mentioned on the list. Also remember to regularly wash your sheets, too!
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