How to Fix a Constantly Messy Home

• Posted by Mark
• in Blog
• on May 8, 2019
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There are a variety of reasons why you might be living in a perpetual mess at home. But whatever the reason, it’s never too late to dedicate yourself to greater cleanliness. For those ready to transform their home from a place of chaos to order, this guide from the experts at More Space Place Dallas will help you by outlining a simple process to follow that won’t overwhelm you. Without further ado, let’s dive in.

It’s a Process

If your home is constantly messy, then you should think of cleanliness as a long-term goal. That means instead of trying to tackle all of your messiness at once, treat it as a project that you’ll aim to work on little by little. This way, you are less likely to be intimidated by the sheer size of the problem and to give up out of fear.

The First Big Clean-Up

A perfect way to start a big cleaning job is to come up with simple steps you can take to clean up these areas one at a time with moderate to minimal effort. Along the way, you’ll have to face two key questions: which items should I throw away vs. hold on to, and where can I most effectively store excess items? Deciding these ahead of time will help you execute the task of cleaning with less hassle. Once you begin the act of cleaning, the task will become more automatic, and even therapeutic as your big old messes start to shrink in size.

Maintain Order by Using a Cleaning Schedule

Having a clean home truly is a commitment that you must practice on a routine basis. You might need to budget an extra hour a week to achieve consistent cleanliness, but your reward will be a more productive, less stress-inducing environment for you to live in, every day!

The best way to maintain order in your home is undeniably to use a schedule. Dividing your cleaning activities into daily, weekly, and monthly routines keeps things simple and easy to execute. Here’s an example of some activities you should commit to and when to do them:

• Daily: Make your bed, pick up all large pieces of clutter, and practice the philosophy of cleaning as you cook (or at least do the dishes every day).
• Weekly: Empty trash throughout the house, dispose of over-ripe leftovers and other food items, and complete your laundry cycle.
• Monthly: Vacuum sweep, or mop any dirty floors, clean your countertops, and wipe down your bathroom mirrors and bathtub.

Remember that you should ideally come up with your own list to make this practice even more effective!

Take it Further with Custom Cabinetry

The best way to stay organized is to make the process easier for yourself by installing customized kitchen, utility room, bathroom, and closet cabinetry. Find out more about custom closets and cabinets from More Space Place here, and feel free to schedule a free design consultation with us while you’re at it!

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