Sometimes the task of keeping a clean, tidy house just seems overwhelming. Why is that? Because it never ends! You never get done! In order to make the task more manageable and give you the feeling that you have accomplished something. I've broken it done into 5 easy steps.
The first step is to survey every room in your house making a list of everything that needs to be done.
After you have done this you can break it down further by deciding how often things need to be done and who should do it. Scheduling housework is important because it gives you the feeling that you actually completed your tasks for the day making housework more satisfying.
After you have decided what needs done and how often and who should do it. Now take 7 sheets of paper and write one day of the week on each. Now start placing the jobs into the days of the week. Chores that need done everyday will be on every sheet, the ones that only need done once a month will go on a monthly chore sheet. Don't worry if you don't put everything from one room into one day, you'll be doing daily cleaning and getting done what needs to be done that day. You'll be surprised how wonderful this can be, when your list is done you are done. Period. This way when my daughter ask me when I'll be done cleaning I have an answer, When I get the things on my list done. Do you want to help?
Next type up your list in a wordprocessing program and save them in a folder titled "weekly housecleaning" print off several of each day and put them on the fridge or somewhere out of the way that you can remember.
Each day grab the list for that day and start going down the list. You'll be surprised how quickly it goes, and it's sort of a game to see if you can finish your list. Actually you can go really quickly because you will be doing these chores on a regular basis now and things won't get overlooked, so you don't have to spend very much time on any one thing.
There you go, 5 easy steps to keep your house in tip top shape and you will never have to worry about unexpected guests again. Check back for more house cleaning tips!
Tina Seay is the author and webmaster of http://learnsomethingtoday.com her goal to teach skills that help people achieve their dreams. Her other websites include http://learnsomethingtoday.com and http://learnsomethingtoday.com
You can write to her at http://learnsomethingtoday.com
You can reproduce this information on your website, blog, ezine with the signature box included.
efficient cleaning crew Northbrook ..I have a huge white board in my home office,... Read More
Do you use to-do lists? Do you find it satisfying... Read More
How do you know if you need to clean out?... Read More
You know, in psychology there is a rule, especially within... Read More
Your closet is often the first thing you see in... Read More
"I don't have enough room!" -- this is a common... Read More
Cindy looks at the calendar and sighs. Ah, the end... Read More
Cleaning out can seem overwhelming -- especially if it's been... Read More
Recently, in an online group, we talked about "balance" and... Read More
There are eight distinct steps to constructing and executing an... Read More
Life is really all about CHANGE. In order to make... Read More
I like a room you can dance in the middle... Read More
The true definition of an organization is one that is... Read More
Each area of your home has a symbolic meaning with... Read More
1. THE LOVE IT OR LOSE IT PRINCIPLE: Every item... Read More
I'm cheap and proud of it.I use and re-use things... Read More
Paper1. You may already be in the habit of filing... Read More
A lot of us grew up with Mom taking care... Read More
Has your polished mahogany (or modular plastic) desk been buried... Read More
Whether you are in your own business or an employee... Read More
In your quest to get 'up and running' so to... Read More
I gathered some things you can do this spring while... Read More
From time to time I hear this question from an... Read More
Use these 35 sanity savers this year to help you... Read More
Often we are in overwhelm because we are holding too... Read More
cleaning lady near Wilmette ..What's in a Name?Everything.What do you do with all the... Read More
I have a huge white board in my home office,... Read More
The Law of the 1st StepA good first step in... Read More
Clutter costs you time, money, space, and peace of mind.... Read More
Getting organized is hard. If it weren't, we wouldn't put... Read More
What stops you from 'getting things done?'Have you ever started... Read More
I've noticed that in the two years since the major... Read More
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have a to-do list a mile... Read More
EVERY HOME NEEDS AN OFFICEYes, it is true that every... Read More
Do you feel like you are running around in circles,... Read More
From time to time I hear this question from an... Read More
I'm sure most of you have heard of Zig Ziglar... Read More
I recently read an article that had some interesting but... Read More
Spring is here and its time to sweep away the... Read More
Dennis is working as a factory worker during the day... Read More
Chances are, most of you have a lot you need... Read More
The summer is flying by for Cindy and her family.... Read More
What does "time" have to do with getting organized? Everything!... Read More
It may be difficult to relate saving money with organization... Read More
Staying organized can be a constant battle. The following organizing... Read More
Take time to declutter this summer...Writing can certainly consume the... Read More
Professional organizers and helpful-hint sources often recommend storage solutions such... Read More
Many people have a huge challenge coping with the incoming... Read More
At this point, you have probably run across some belongings... Read More
We hear it every day."Buy this product, and simplify your... Read More
Get Organized - Organization |