If you have a big family, it can sometimes be hard to keep track of everything. So if your goal is to be more organised in 2019, the first step to getting there is having a big cleaning season. We are here to show you how to thoroughly tidy up your home, so gather your family members, take a look at our list, delegate the tasks and get cleaning!
Bedroom
If you want to give your kids something to do, it’s best to assign them their own rooms. Explain to them what they should do and how to do it. For starters, tell them to toss the dirty bedding into the hamper, put on fresh linens and make their bed. Then, they can go through their wardrobe and decide whether there are any clothes they no longer want. The same can be done with books and toys. Put all unwanted items into a pile and decide whether you will donate, sell or throw them away. Finally, tell them to put everything in its place as clutter is the biggest enemy of a tidy home. All of this applies to the master bedroom as well, which you or your partner can deal with.
Once all the clutter is taken care of, you should dust all surfaces, wash the windows and vacuum and mop the rooms. Don’t forget to dust tops of elements and to vacuum under them.
Common Areas
In case there are some items that do not belong in the common areas, put them in their right place. Do the same with all the knickknacks around the space. Everything that has no use or sentimental value should be tossed. Are there any worn-out pieces of furniture? Is something broken? You should really think about whether you need these items. If not, it’s time to say goodbye.
When vacuuming, make sure to go into every little nook and cranny to get rid of all dust or crumbs that are there. Take your rugs outside and beat them with a broom. Carpets, on the other hand, can be cleaned with shampoo and vacuumed after. Move on to dusting all your décor pieces and polishing the wooden furniture. Moreover, don’t neglect the ceiling fans, light fixtures and window treatments. Wipe down your electronics as they are probably full of germs. Clean the TV remote, phones and all other devices.
Kitchen
Same first tip as before – get rid of everything you don’t need. If you find yourself with huge piles of things you’ve decided to dispose of, you can hire a small skip bin that is perfect for all kinds of light waste, such as clothes, furniture, electrical goods and plastic. If you live in Australia, you can get in touch with Skip Bin Hire Australia as they will find you the best possible option. Without the clutter, it will be much easier to organise your kitchen. You will know exactly what goes where and your family members should learn about this as well.
Then, wipe down all cabinets with a damp cloth, both inside and out. Clear out the fridge, throw out food that is expired, defrost the freezer and wipe everything down. Move on to scrubbing the appliances such as the oven, the microwave, the stove and the hood. Disinfect the sink and clean all the counters. By introducing some simple changes, you are sure to avoid a huge mess.
Bathroom
When you enter the bathroom, you should spray the sink, toilet and tub with a cleaner so they can soak for a while. While that is happening, you can go through your products, and throw out everything that is empty or expired. Arrange things so that they are accessible to people who use them.
You can now deal with the scrubbing. Do not forget about the grout and shower doors. Wipe down the cabinets, lights and mirrors.
Garage and Yard
When dealing with the garage, it’s important to know what is where. Put everything into see-through containers and keep the centre of the room clear. Dispose of everything you no longer use and swipe the floors.
Collect all tools from your yard and put them in their designated place. Use a hose to spray down the furniture and the patio. You can also deal with the weeds in your garden and tidy up the whole space.
Cleaning the whole house at once can be challenging and tedious. However, if you divide it into sections and get your family to help, you will have no problems. Play some music and get down to business.