Share the load by delegating tasks to other members of the family and make each person responsible for their own duties. Draw up a roster for the children and pin it on the fridge; if you involve them in choosing their tasks and the days they are responsible for them, you won’t believe how helpful they will become.
Before you do anything, always remember the magic words: ventilation, ventilation, ventilation. Quality ventilation and air-flow throughout your home is of utmost importance and is my number one rule of good housekeeping. By opening the windows and doors and letting as much air flow through your home as possible, you are releasing any trapped chemicals, fumes and odours that may have been building up overnight. Proper ventilation is vital for a truly clean, germ-free space, especially if you have pets, allergies or smokers in your home.
Another serious issue that can be tackled by correct ventilation, especially in bathrooms and kitchens, is mould and mildew build-up from excessive moisture.
Breaking up household chores makes them less daunting. For instance, doing a little bit of housework each day helps to keep on top of things and stops the workload from piling up, making cleaning day not quite as forbidding.
If, like myself, you do not have a dishwasher, a helpful hint is to fill the sink with very hot washing up water just before preparing dinner. Then simply pop the dirty utensils, pots, plates and pans in the water as you use them, that way they will be soaking while you eat and be ready just to give a quick wash once you are finished. No matter how tired you are, aim to wash the dishes straight after dinner, then let them air dry overnight. This will save you from the dreaded washing up mountain the next day and will also give dishes time to dry naturally, leaving them clean and germ-free.
Empty the bins regularly and before replacing the bin liner, put a few spare bags at the bottom of the bin, so they are always there to hand. Get into the simple habit of emptying your bins each evening and leaving them by the front door; this way you can just scoop them up and carry them out with you the next morning.
“Amanda, the joy it brings me to walk into the house once you have been. It’s always so clean and organised, it’s heaven!
You have also set me on the path of keeping the girls room organised, huge difference for all of us. You have no idea what a difference you’re making to our lives!”
Thanks Karen for your lovely feedback.
There are many benefits of choosing a natural window cleaner; the most important being your health and well-being. In addition to the health benefits you get with making your own homemade window cleaning solution, the homemade method is low-cost and easy to make. All of our recipes consist of natural compounds, making them non-toxic and environmentally-friendly.
✨ Ingredients
10 drops lavender oil
1/4 cup warm filtered/distilled water
✨ Method
Place the lavender oil into a spray bottle with the warm water. Shake well.
✨ Uses
A powerful solution that removes grease and grime from windows, glass and mirrors. The lavender oil also repels house flies, which is particularly useful in summer. Spray glass and buff clean with a dry cloth.
