5 Cleaning Habits Professional Cleaners Swear By!
Maintaining a spotless home can feel like an uphill battle, but professional cleaners have mastered the art of keeping spaces pristine with ease. Cleaning professional and Maker's Clean co-founder Melissa Maker shares her top five cleaning habits essential to maintaining a clean home.
1. Create a Cleaning Schedule
Consistency is key when it comes to maintaining a clean home. Setting up a cleaning schedule helps you stay on top of tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you choose daily, weekly, or bi-weekly routines, having a plan ensures that every part of your home gets the attention it needs.
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2. Prioritize High-Traffic Areas
Focus your efforts on areas that matter, get messy quickly, or that you spend the most time in during the day. For some it's the kitchen, for others the home office—essentially, you want to look for those high-traffic zones that have the most impact on your daily life. Keeping these areas tidy makes your space look more organized and enhances your overall sense of well-being and productivity.
3. Use the Right Tools
Investing in good cleaning tools can make a world of difference. Quality tools make any cleaning task more efficient and, as a result, give you back time to do things that are way more enjoyable than cleaning. Whether it’s premium quality cleaning cloths or DIY cleaning solutions, having the right gear means you’ll spend less time and effort getting things sparkling clean.
4. Invest in Quality Storage Solutions
Clever storage can be a game-changer to help you keep everything in its place, reducing clutter and making maintenance easier. Whether it’s stylish baskets for your living room or drawer organizers for your office, effective storage solutions contribute significantly to a more clean and serene space.
5. Master the Art of Quick Clean-Ups
Sometimes, you need a fast fix. Mastering quick clean-ups—think of 10-minute tidy-ups—can address the most pressing messes before they become overwhelming. These short bursts of cleaning help prevent clutter from piling up and keep your space looking fresh with minimal effort. Turn on a timer, a couple of your favorite songs, or finish that podcast you didn’t get a chance to while driving home... whatever keeps you on task for 10 minutes. Incorporating these small cleans into your routine cuts out the overwhelming weekly cleans and ultimately means less effort to maintain a clean space.