Being a homemaker can be a full-time job. For many mums (and dads), it takes up a significant chunk of the week.
That’s why it’s critical to be a high-effective housekeeper. You need to be someone who makes the most of the time they dedicate to keeping their interiors looking beautiful.
But what does that mean, exactly?
Well, you’re about to find out. This post looks at some of the tips the pros use to keep their homes looking stunning year-round. Here’s what you need to know.
Ruthlessly Get Rid Of Stuff
Getting rid of stuff always feels hard because you never know when you might need something. You don’t want to chuck out your pressure washer, only to discover a couple of weeks later you require it for your new muddy mountain biking hobby.
As such, there’s a skill to getting rid of stuff. You want to keep the essentials or the things that will come in handy in the future but nothing else. Be ruthless and intelligent. Carefully consider what you will need in the future, and be honest with yourself.
Own Less Stuff
Another approach is to own less stuff in the first place. Think carefully about what you need to make your life feel complete. Spend some time writing down your list of priorities and what matters most. Don’t waste precious space in your home with closets full of stuff you haven’t used for the last ten years (including clothes).
Outsource What You Can’t Do
The next step is to outsource the stuff you can’t do so that your home always functions properly. If you lack the skills or equipment you need, ensure you have a professional on speed dial you can call any time.
For instance, don’t do pool maintenance if you don’t have the skills. Get someone else to do it for you. The same goes for keeping the boiler functioning and even getting grocery deliveries if you are a busy professional.
Control Your Projects
Another habit of effective housekeepers is keeping their projects tightly under control. Instead of letting mess spread throughout the house, they manage their renovation areas carefully, ensuring they don’t disrupt the balance in the rest of the home. New kitchen projects, for instance, shouldn’t leak out into the dining room or sitting room. The mess should be contained.
Build A Laundry Schedule
Highly effective housekeepers create schedules for everything, including the laundry. Neat people in larger households often commit to washing their clothes once per week on the same day (usually when they aren’t doing anything else in the evening).
Toss Stuff Out Of The Fridge Weekly
Finally, highly organised housekeepers habitually toss stuff out of the fridge weekly. Instead of letting an old bag of salad rot at the back indefinitely, they remove it and clean the whole space.
Tossing stuff out of the fridge frees up space, making it easier to save leftovers and unpack the shopping.