How to Keep Your House Clean and Neat

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Keeping your house clean and neat need not be a chore. It can actually be fun, and easy. Let me share with you my secrets.

How to keep your house clean and neat in India? The easiest way is to hire a maid. In most cities, maids are available for cleaning the house. You can also avail of house cleaning services ( a bit expensive) for regular cleanups. The NO Maid way is to set yourself up with routines.

I personally do not have a maid. I used to have a maid and have included some tasks which she used to do on a daily basis.

 

Secrets to Keeping a Clean House

The Only secret is to stop procrastinating and cleaning. Hate cleaning? Hire a cleaner or maid if you can afford one.

The other secret is to have cleaning routines in place. Cleaning routines are a must for me, as I can and definitely will let the house go to dogs.

I had read somewhere that lazy people do not clean. Well thst is so NOT true. In my case, I am not particularly lazy. I am the person who is actually borderline OCD. I love clean and cleaning.

But my house can be and look really dirty….

That is because some people like me, who are over achievers, we focus on having it all or none.

So I want the house cleaned the best way possible and it does not work in real life.

So, the last secret to keeping a house clean is to forgive yourself and clean it in small spurts consistently. Just get the job done for NOW.

We can deep clean later ( which rarely happens with me).

I have a special treat for you, check 5 Things used to Keep your Your House Clean

How to Keep a Clean House Schedule

It took me years of struggle and sheer desperation to finally find a system which works. It is called the Flylady system. I came across the system when I was having the worst phase of my life.

I had just gotten out of surgery and was in a state of utter confusion, self pity and in tears.

When someone introduced me the system I was so grateful I went and purchased the book and started implementing.

True to my nature I do not implement all the steps and follow it to the tee…. Yet my house looks amazing. I have adapted the system to my house and lifestyle, so you will find my Indian flavour in this website….

Here is how to Keep a House Schedule ( Simplified Version )

Take a piece of paper and jot down all the tasks you do daily. You will find this task very relaxing and can actually help you with your anxiety ( after having witnessed the mess your house in).

Now create your Daily Cleaning Checklist. Group the tasks which must be done daily ( no matter what).

If you have a printer handy, you could get a printout. Check off tasks everyday. Here is a sample of my to dos daily.

Basic House Cleaning Checklist

Kitchen

  • Dishes
  • Changing Kitchen Towels
  • Clean the Sink
  • Wipe the Countertops
  • Sweep and Mop Floors
  • Empty the Trash

Bathroom

  • Scrub and Clean the Toilet
  • Clean Bathtub and Tiles
  • Clean the Sink
  • Clean the Vanity

Deep Clean House Checklist

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