With less than a month left in 2023, and over 2 months until the 2024 Lunar New Year, it’s time to prepare for the year-end shopping spree and house cleaning, which is also essential for every family.
However, many people view end-of-year house cleaning as a nightmare. They feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start or what to do. But in reality, it’s not as difficult or complicated as they think. There are small tricks to help make the cleaning process quick and easy.
For many people, end-of-year cleaning is a “nightmare” (Illustrative image)
1. Establish a regular cleaning schedule
Many families don’t clean regularly, so they don’t have the habit of keeping their homes tidy. As a result, when the end of the year approaches, everything accumulates, and they see cleaning as a nightmare.
The first solution to this problem is to establish a regular cleaning schedule. It could be daily, weekly, or monthly, but weekly is ideal, perhaps on weekends.
Families don’t need to put too much pressure on themselves. The cleaning schedule can be limited to a specific area or just dedicating 15-20 minutes. For example, vacuum the carpet on Thursdays, clean the living room and makeup table on Fridays, tidy up the kitchen and kitchen cabinets on Saturdays, water the plants and clean the garden on Sundays.
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By following a regular cleaning schedule, the accumulated cleaning tasks won’t be overwhelming at the end of the year.
2. Organize belongings based on dedicated storage spaces
If a family has a habit of storing items in various locations, in a disorganized manner or even randomly, it’s time to make a change. This not only creates a messier home but also makes it difficult for family members to find things. Sometimes, they might forget where they put something.
Therefore, it’s essential to organize belongings according to dedicated storage spaces. At the same time, family members should develop a habit of returning items to their original places after use. This way, the living space will always be neat, tidy, and clean. Items will also be less likely to get lost.
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3. Clean up immediately when you spot stains
Certain stains, like oil stains from cooking, food stains, spilled drinks on tables, or toothpaste marks on sinks, should be cleaned as soon as possible. This prevents the accumulation of dirt and makes the overall cleaning easier.
4. Plan what to buy and what to discard
This step can be tricky but also straightforward. Users should plan their shopping and consider what things to discard or get rid of during the end-of-year period. Many homes are cluttered because they contain too many unnecessary items that the family no longer needs.
Experts recommend balancing between buying and eliminating items, “what to buy and what to discard.” For example, when buying new clothes, review the wardrobe and choose clothes that are rarely worn or no longer needed. Recycle or give them away to others.
For items that are rarely used, consider recycling, eliminating, or giving them away before purchasing new items (Illustrative image)
This practice can be applied to other items in the house, from furniture and decorations to household items. Maintaining this habit will not only keep the house organized but also save money for the family.
5. Clearly visualize the ideal space in your mind
The final advice for end-of-year house cleaning is for each family and homeowner to prepare for or clearly visualize the “ideal space” in their minds after completing the cleaning process.
For example, if you want to change the arrangement of items in the house, search online for ideas and save images of such arrangements. After setting goals, the process of cleaning and organizing belongings will become easier, quicker, and more systematic.
Source: Đời sống và Pháp luật
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