Housework isn’t really anyone’s idea of a good time, so I would forgive you for believing that cleaning tasks always have to take forever and be super tedious. But in reality, most of us are doing things that ensure it takes forever and is super tedious by making cleaning harder than it has to be.
But don’t despair, because there are several simple ways to make housework quicker, easier, and all-around less awful. Here are a few common cleaning faux pas and some simple ways to correct them.
7 Ways You Make Cleaning Harder Than It Has To Be
1. You Try To Do It All At Once
If you are used to cleaning occasionally in multi-hour marathons, you’re probably spending more time cleaning than you have to. Rather than doing it all at once, try spreading it out a little bit of cleaning and tidying up every day. Your home will stay cleaner, and you’ll save yourself the drudgery of those all-day cleaning marathons.
2. You Don’t Make It Fun
Cleaning doesn’t have to be horribly boring—put on a funny or lighthearted TV show while you work (preferably one you’ve seen before, so you don’t get too distracted!) or pop in your headphones and listen to a favorite album or playlist to keep yourself motivated. I love almost always listen to audiobooks while I clean or do other housework. It’s easy multi-tasking and makes cleaning much less of a drag!
3. You Use Ineffective Tools
While feather dusters were once the dusting tool of choice, modern microfiber cloths and dusters are much more effective. Feather dusters often just push dust around, whereas microfiber grabs and holds onto dust and dirt. The same can be said about a lot of yesterday’s cleaning tools, so investing in some modern replacements may make cleaning suddenly seem much easier than it used to be!
4. You Spray Surfaces, Not Cloths
Particularly when it comes to dusting sprays, spraying surfaces directly can leave behind a film that actually ends up attracting more dust and dirt than before. Instead, spray your cleaner onto a cloth or paper towel, then wipe down your surface.
5. You Don’t Use Your Bathroom Fan
If you’re not making use of your bathroom fan regularly, you may be contributing to mildew growth that makes cleaning harder. You should always turn on your bathroom fan before you get in the shower, and leave it running for 15 minutes after you’re done showering to remove moisture from the room.
If your bathroom fan is looking grimy, it probably needs to be cleaned. It’s a simple project you can complete in about 15 minutes, and will help your fan operate more efficiently.
Read More: How To Clean Your Neglected Bathroom Ceiling Fans
6. You Make Multiple Trips
Whether you’re putting away clutter or deep cleaning a room, you’ll save time if you carry more at once rather than making several trips back and forth across the house. Use a basket to collect clutter and take it to the correct room, and use a cleaning tote to carry all your necessary cleaning supplies in order to cut down on trips.
7. You Don’t Keep Dirt Out
You’ll always save time on cleaning by implementing measures that help prevent dirt from entering your home in the first place. Two simple methods of prevention are instituting a “no shoes in the house” rule, and keeping your windows shut when it’s breezy out.
What’s your favorite way to make cleaning easier or more enjoyable?
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