Life is perpetually busy. This can make repetitive chores—like vacuuming the floors or scrubbing the bathroom—difficult to keep up with on a weekly basis. However, having an untidy home can have a direct, negative impact on your mood. If you’re currently behind on your home cleaning, consider the following tips for getting back on track.

How to Keep on Top of Home Chores

1. Create a Schedule

Tasks are more accomplishable when broken down into parts. Therefore, set aside a certain amount of time each day to focus on one chore.

If you wipe down the countertops and the stove every Monday, refresh the bathroom every Tuesday, and do laundry every Wednesday, it will not take up an overwhelming amount of your evening but will preserve the cleanliness of your home. 

2. Do Passive Cleaning 

If you find cleaning monotonous, focus on something else. Call a friend and put them on speaker or play some music and sing along while sweeping, stacking up magazines, or dusting. 

3. Get the Kids Involved 

Make home cleaning a family activity by working them into the chore schedule. For younger kids, under age ten, their tasks can be simple—like making sure their dirty laundry makes its way to a hamper. Have teens mop or vacuum floors. 

4. Groom Pets

As much joy as pets bring into our lives, they also bring their own messes. Wipe their paws after walks to stop them from tracking mud and other debris into your home.

You should also brush them regularly and take them for professional grooming if necessary to avoid getting carpets, furniture, and pillows covered in fur. 

If your schedule is overwhelming, consider taking some of the responsibility off your shoulders by enlisting the home cleaning services of Hire a Maid. Based out of Lincoln, NE, for over 25 years, this residential cleaning expert performs everything from window washing to floor polishing. Their commitment to quality has earned them an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau®. Call (402) 560-1904 to schedule an appointment.