It took me a few days to establish a daily cleaning routine, but by the end of the first week I had it down. I'm an early riser, so every morning I take fifteen minutes to wipe off, pick up, and put away. This means that I walk out the door leaving a house that is clean and ready for anyone who walks through the door.
And that includes me.
Yes, an unexpected benefit to this daily routine is that I get to enjoy it too! It is a pleasure to come home at the end of the day to a home that is clean and tidy--what a treat. I used to save cleaning house for the weekend, but now a few minutes each morning actually saves me time; the weekends aren't spent cleaning house, or feeling guilty because I'm not.
I'm greatly enjoying this series. Though I'm not selling my house, I am trying to downsize my possessions and improve my housekeeping skills. I look forward to hearing more.
ReplyDeleteI love coming home to a clean house. Although, I'm the opposite and clean late at night.
ReplyDeleteA clean house can be so calming. I love looking in my hamper and seeing no laundry; the sink no dishes, and the carpet nice and clean. I wish you the best of luck! ck
ReplyDeleteI keep things clean by never letting anything stack up. My sweet Irish Grandmother used to tell me that our Brownies (good-natured house goblins) would not be happy if we went to bed with dishes in the sink. :)
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