In a backwards complement, or at least I hope it was, I was once told my house was not clean. I didn't say anything because I knew what she was going for. I don't have a magazine home. I have a lived in home. I have a home that people walk into and sit down. It's nice. People feel comfortable here. But let's get one thing straight - my house is clean. it may get cluttered or disorganized, but it is clean.
For some reason, my cleaning schedule appeals to people. I can't take all the credit. Honestly, I can't take any credit. I learned it from watching my mom. Now, I may not keep it the same way, but the theme is there. What are the main things that need to be done to have a well cleaned, well managed house? Laundry, Dishes, Sweep/Mop, Vacuum, Cleaning the kitchen, and of course, cleaning the bathrooms. In my mind there are two way to do your list. If you work outside the home, you can wake up on a Saturday and get it all done at once - ugh. If you have the opportunity to, I suggest splitting it up. I don't necessarily suggest doing my schedule. I have created mine based on my work schedule and family time. You'll have to do the same. Anyhow - here's my schedule: Monday: Linen laundry, sort the laundry baskets, another load of laundry or two. Tuesday: Bathrooms, Sweep, Mop Wednesday: Vacuum Thursday: Second Linen load, sort laundry baskets, do a load or two or laundry Friday: Kitchen Saturday: Vacuum Let's be honest here, sometimes you sweep or vacuum on days that aren't the day because messes need to be cleaned up. And there is always cleaning. I dust randomly. I'm always moving things, reorganizing, and finding homes. The kitchen counters are cleaned far more times than just Friday, but that is the day to make sure ALL the counters, the stove, the sink and whatever else have a good scrubbing. The same holds true for the bathrooms. But having the schedule helps to create some peace amongst the chaos and angst that is cleaning. I load up my least favorites on Tuesday. I don't know why. It's just how it is. I had a different list years ago. It changes as life changes. Now the clutter. If your house is always a mess from old mail, kids' toys, shoes, and whatever else, you might need a change. I work with my children on this: If you want to play with something new, put away what you had out before. There's no sense in keeping the blocks out if you are about to play doctor. Put it away. Parents, teach your children to put things away when they are done with it. You are not their maid or servant. Give them the responsibility. They can do it. (And I mean from the age of 1.5 years.) When they pay the mortgage/rent, then they can leave their junk out. Your house, let it be cleaned up. And here's another one I love - nobody goes to bed until their things are put away. (This works for hubbies too.) We have a small house. We have four people. There is very little space for all our things. Thankfully, my mother loves to organize and I do too if it isn't too bad. As toys (and my supplies, I won't lie) change with seasons, it is okay to move things around. Make the most of your space. Give everything a home. Please, don't bless my mess. Help me clean it up, and I'll do the same for you.
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