9 cleaning tricks that will help you do household chores in half the time!
Let's face it, doing household chores is not anyone's idea of having fun! However, cleaning your house can be fast and effective, so as not to take up too much of your time and energy and leave some for other activities!
To do this, it is important to know how to prevent dirt and disorder and how to eliminate it quickly, as soon as it is created.
If it is your dream to be able to do household chores in half the time you currently use, then follow these tips and you will not be disappointed!
Set the kitchen timer
According to psychologists, when you do not lose sight of the passage of time, you eliminate the "empty" times and you manage to accomplish the same goal in much less time. When you do the cleaning, set the kitchen timer! Give yourself a time, 5 minutes, for example, to do a certain thing and you will be amazed at how quickly you can do it.
Take off your shoes in front of the door
In regards to the prevention of dirt, a good habit that everyone should acquire at home is that of taking off your shoes as soon as you enter the house. In this way, not only will you eliminate a significant amount of germs and bacteria, but the amount of visible dirt is also decreased.
Easy dishwashing
To facilitate dishwashing, both by hand and in the dishwasher, prepare a spray solution that should be kept close to the sink. To make this soapy solution just put one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle and fill with 2 cups of water (500 ml) and use it to soften the dirt on the dishes, if you do not intend to wash them immediately.
Laundry always clean, fresh, and fragrant
You have turned the washing machine on, but you already know that you cannot hang up or dry it immediately afterward? To avoid the smell of mold that is created when the fabrics remain moist for hours, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the wash. Lavender has antibacterial properties and counteracts the development of unpleasant odors.
The refrigerator stays clean longer
Cover the shelves of the refrigerator with waxed paper or parchment paper. Not only does this allow you to clean the fridge much less frequently, but you will also be able to eliminate even more quickly any food stains. All you need to do is change the sheet of parchment or waxed paper!
A clean sink without rubbing
Many people spend a lot of time cleaning the sink. However, the fastest and most effective method is the one that lets the products used act alone without the need for scrubbing. To obtain a perfect result, let the product act for a few minutes, then rinse. Often a single pass with a damp cloth is all that is needed to get a clean and super shiny sink!
How to group cleaning products
Instead of keeping the house cleaning products all in one place, to save time it is preferable to create a container for each room! A basket for the bathroom with the necessary sponges and detergents, one for the kitchen and so on. In this way, you will always have everything at your fingertips.
Blender always clean
The next time you use the blender, do not waste time washing the glass in all its hard to reach parts. Just fill it with soap and water, operate it intermittently for a couple of times until it forms foam and let it rest. After a few hours (at least one!) just rinse the inside to get rid of the soap.
The glove bag
This type of hanging door pockets are is very useful to keep everything in order! You can use it to hold and store shoes, cosmetics, and creams or children's toys.
