It can feel like a never ending battle to get on top of household chores. No matter what you do, there is always going to need to be done, and no matter how many times you finish doing one job by the time you circle back, it's time to do it again.
The good news is that with a little creativity and some clever thinking, you can make these boring household chores a whole lot easier and even more fun. Let's take a look at eight ways to lighten your chore load and keep your house clean with minimal effort.
Lean into technology. One of the best ways to make your household chores easier is by embracing the technology that could help you. You don't even need to break a sweat half the time, because you can use a robot lawnmower and even a robotic vacuum to help you. Setting up the robot mower to do the garden while you're having the robot vacuum work inside the house to help is a great way to slow down your workload. These robots come with sensors and GPS navigation which means it can mow your lawns and vacuum your carpets without any additional input from you. So the gadgets are going to free up your time, leaving you to focus on more challenging things to do.
Declutter the house. It's much easier to get through cleaning your house when the clutter is all gone. A clutter free house is not only more visually appealing, but it's so much easier to maintain when you don't have every surface covered in things. All of those things need a home, so take 10 minutes every day to tidy up the small areas and keep things organised. That clutter pile will be kept from building up again, so consider getting baskets, bins or drawer organisers to keep everything in their places.
Use multitasking products. When you're looking at your cleaning cupboard, why not make your life easier by choosing products that do double duty? There are plenty of all-in-one cleaners that can tackle multiple surfaces, think countertops and floors and mirrors, with a single spray. You can even find vacuums with attachments for different tasks, such as carpet or hardwood and upholstery. If you use products that are designed to work in multiple areas, you're going to save yourself a lot of time and money.
Create a cleaning schedule. Sometimes, the household chores feel insurmountable because you're trying to climb a mountain of never ending tasks. The key is to break them down into manageable pieces. With a cleaning schedule that allows you to tackle a little bit every day, you won't feel overwhelmed and you'll always be on top of your house. You don't want to be faced with a huge pile of chores every weekend, so keep a cleaning schedule to keep track of everything.
Don't do it alone. If you're the only one doing all the chores, it's always going to feel like too much. If you've got teenagers and even small children in the house, you need to recruit everybody to help. They all lived there, which means that they could all chip in to help you to keep it clean. Tasks and chores can be age appropriately assigned, and you can make it a group effort. Turn on a timer, turn up the music, and make it feel like a game.
Use cleaning hacks. Sometimes, it's all about the simplest solutions. Lint rollers to quickly pick up pet hair from furniture upholstery is just as good a hack as baking soda is a miracle worker when it comes to scrubbing tough stains. Using as many natural cleaners like lemons and vinegar, you'll be able to tackle the windows, the counters and even the microwave. There are so many household things you probably already have on hand that can help you to keep your home clean and reduce the time and the effort it takes for every chore.
Make laundry day simple. Laundry is a time consuming task, but with a little bit of help you can make it easier. First, divide the laundry as you go and keep separate hampers for darks, lights, and delegates. You don't have to spend time sorting later if it's already pre sorted before it gets to the washer. Second, fold clothes while you're listening to a podcast or watching TV and the process will be more enjoyable.
Get a cleaner. Lastly, if you're serious about making your household chores easier, past the effort to somebody else and outsource. If you have the budget, hire a cleaner once a week to come in and do a thorough clean for you so that all you have to do is keep on top of it until cleaning day.
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