When you think of bad habits, what normally comes to mind? Have you considered that you might have developed some bad habits when it comes to cleaning, and it’s costing you more than time?
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Here are three cleaning habits you need to wave adios to.
Letting chores stack up
Have you heard of the acryonym CAYGO? It stands for clean as you go and applies to all rooms in the home. For example, when cooking dinner, instead of waiting for the dishes to stack up and overflow the sink, do some while watching the microwave.
Doing everything by yourself
It’s a group project, don’t try and do the whole thing yourself. Whether you live with roommates or your family, assign tasks and share the load around. It’s overwhelming for one person to do everything, and can be a good way to bond as a family.
Shopping without a list
You’ve probably learnt this the hard way. Never shop while you’re hungry as you tend to buy way more than you normally do. Well this shopping tip applies for more than just food. Get into the habit of writing a list and only buying what you need to avoid cluttering your home.
Now that you’ve said goodbye from the bad cleaning habits, here are the good habits you need to adopt.
Making your bed
It seems simple, but you haven’t done it for years. Making your bed every day as soon as you wake up is an easy task that can be done in seconds. There’s a sense of satisfaction when tucking your sheets in neatly, and it’s the best way to start the day.
Declutter before you clean
We often become obsessed with removing stains, spots and marks, but decluttering is a great starting point that we sometimes forget. If you haven’t gotten into the routine of decluttering before grabbing the cleaning supplies, start now.
Start breaking big jobs into smaller ones
You’re exhausted after a spring clean because you’ve left too many tasks for one day. Set small goals over a week, so that you’ll be motivated to finish. For example, instead of trying to clean the whole bathroom, break it up into the sink, tub, floor and shower.
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