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Race Against The Clock-How To Clean Your House In 30 Minutes

I don’t know about you but on a given day my list of tasks to complete seem to be never ending. With both work and home responsibilities, I can work from sunrise to sunset if I don’t set boundaries! Thankfully, I have set boundaries which means that I don’t have a lot of time to devote to cleaning and tidying tasks, yet they still remain a non-negotiable on my daily list of tasks to complete.

If you understand the struggle of maintaining a clean home with limited time, this article which focuses on how to clean your house in 30 minutes is for you! In this article, we’re going to discuss the secrets of speed cleaning that will upgrade your home maintenance routine.

Get ready to say goodbye to long cleaning sessions and embrace the joy of a clean and tidy home in a small amount of time. With these strategies and time-saving techniques, you’ll be able to clean your entire home without sacrificing your entire day. Let’s dive in and discover the cleaning steps that can allow you to clean your house in 30 minutes.

Related Articles:10 Ways To Keep Your Home Clean

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Declutter

To achieve a clean and tidy home in 30 minutes means that you will need to first have LESS items to clean. This only happens through decluttering which is a step that cannot be overlooked. Decluttering is a concept that means that we analyze our items and part ways with items that no longer serve a purpose.  When decluttering we should only keep items according to the space that we have. For example, if I have more clothes than my closet or dresser can hold, I need to declutter and part ways with some of my clothes.

An abundance of items in your home is a primary reason you may struggle to keep your home clean.

When decluttering your home it’s helpful to prepare 4 boxes or bags.  Label the boxes or bags Donate, Sell, Trash, and New Home.  This will allow the decluttering process to go smoother.  If you are struggling with ideas of items to declutter, this article has over 90 items that you can declutter now!

Create a Cleaning Plan

After you declutter items in your home, it’s time to consider a cleaning plan. By creating a cleaning plan, you’ll have a step-by-step guide that will allow you to know specific steps you will need to take.

When creating your cleaning plan or checklist take a few minutes to map out your plan. This can be done on a sheet of paper. Think about areas that you clean daily in your home or items that need to be cleaned and write these areas down.  Include your kitchen, bathrooms, living room, bedrooms and other areas that require your attention.

Tip: Create columns for organization when writing your list

Next, write down specific cleaning tasks under each column and area. For example, in the kitchen, you might include wiping down countertops, cleaning the sink, and cleaning out the refrigerator.

Then level the items according to how often you complete the cleaning tasks.

Level 1 cleaning tasks are cleaning tasks that you will complete each day

Example: Clean the kitchen, wipe down the counters

Level 2 cleaning tasks are cleaning tasks that you complete once a week

Example: Strip beds of linen, wash linen, mop

Level 3 cleaning tasks are cleaning tasks that you complete once a month or each season

Ex. Clean baseboards, organize closet, change filters

For this article, our goal is to clean our home in 30 minutes each day which means that our focus will be on Level 1 activities.

On Sundays or a day of your choice include a few additional steps to reset your home completing level  2 and level 3 cleaning tasks.

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Tools and Supplies

Now that you have a list of cleaning tasks to complete, consider the tools and supplies you’ll need to complete them and gather the list of cleaning activities. Remember we don’t have any time to waste! Take a quick inventory of your cleaning supplies and make sure you have everything on hand. Place these items in a caddy or have a set in specific areas of your home.  We currently live in a home that has an upstairs and downstairs so I keep cleaning supplies on both levels.

Here’s a list of the basic cleaning supplies you’ll want to have on hand:

  1. Multipurpose Cleaner
  2. Microfiber Cloths
  3. Vacuum Cleaner or broom
  4. Mop or Swiffer
  5. Window Cleaner
  6. Toilet Brush
  7. Gloves
  8. Paper Towels

How To Clean Your House In 30 Minutes Schedule

We’ve talked about decluttering, creating a cleaning plan, leveling cleaning tasks, and important cleaning items to have on hand.  Now it’s time to talk about what a actual cleaning plan will look like for you.  As you create your cleaning plan remember this cleaning plan must work focusing on the areas in your home that matter the most to you.  Also, remember that we only have 30 minutes each day which means that it’s important to prioritize and focus on the areas in your home that will have the biggest impact on cleanliness and appearance.

If other areas need cleaning attention, ask yourself “Can someone help with these areas?”  My children and spouse currently help with daily tasks as I believe that everyone should take ownership in keeping our home clean and tidy.

Below is a sample plan that details cleaning tasks that are a priority and matters the most to me.  For example, a clean kitchen is a priority so I clean it everyday.  Dusting is not a high priority for me so it’s a cleaning task that I do not do daily.  Instead, we dust twice a week (this a chore that my daughter completes).

30 Minutes Speed Cleaning Schedule

Living Room

Return every item back to its home-5 minutes

Kitchen

Clean Counters-4 minutes

Load dishwasher-6 minutes (unload each morning)

Take out the trash-3 minutes

Sweep-2 minutes

Bathroom

Clean mirrors-2 minutes

Clean sink-2 minutes

Scrub toilet-2 minutes

Bedroom

Make Bed-3 minutes

Place dirty clothes in hamper-1 minute

Time: 3o minutes

Tip: Set a timer and limit distractions during this time!

Final Thoughts

Keeping your home clean shouldn’t require you to clean for hours each day.  A daily house cleaning routine that allows you to keep your home clean is totally doable! This article discussed how to clean your house in 30 minutes. As you create a speed cleaning routine or a daily cleaning routine, make sure to include how traffic areas and areas that matter the most to you.

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The Surprising Secret to Home Organization: A Monthly Plan

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The Surprising Secret to Home Organization: A Monthly Plan

Do you feel like you’re drowning in clutter when you look at your home environment?  I’m all about daily and weekly routines but did you know that the key to a tidy and clutter-free living home can also lie in something you might not expect? A monthly plan.  Yes, a monthly plan for home organization is another great road map that will allow you to create an organized and tidy home!

A monthly plan in addition to tasks that you complete on a daily and weekly basis, allows you to tackle specific areas in your home, areas that take specific planning, materials, and thought.  It also allows you to focus on larger tasks that cannot be completed in one day.  In addition, by incorporating a monthly home organization plan, you will be able to organize every area in your home without the stress in one year!

In this article, we’ll explore how to create a monthly home organization plan and give you ideas of home organization tasks that you can complete each month of the year.  You’ll also find a FREE PRINTABLE to help you create your monthly plan.

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Assess Your Home

The first step in achieving an organized home is to assess your home for areas in your home that need TLC.  You may want to organize every inch of your home or there may be only a few areas in your home that you want to purposely place on your monthly calendar to organize.  If certain areas don’t immediately come to mind, take a walk around your home looking for areas that are cluttered, unorganized, and cause you stress.

After assessing your home, jot down the areas of your home that you want to organize each month.  Strive to identify 12 areas (1 area for each month) that you want to tackle and organize.  If you cannot find 12 areas that’s totally okay!

Prioritize Your Home

Once you have assessed your space, it’s time to prioritize. Determine which areas require immediate attention and focus on those first.  Highlight or star those areas on your paper as those will go on your monthly calendar first. The free printable will help you organize your home organization tasks!  The printable also allows you to have a visual that ensures that each targeted area receives the attention it deserves.

Create a Monthly Schedule

With your list of home organization tasks identified and prioritized it’s time to create a monthly schedule.  First, remember the areas in your home that you identified as a priority. Place those on your January or February calendar.  Continue to place other home organization tasks on each month.

Make sure to identify the number of weeks in the month, taking note of any special events or holidays that may affect your availability. Consider your own personal preferences and energy levels throughout the week, as this will help you determine which tasks are best suited for each day.

Next, begin by dividing your tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. For example, if you plan to declutter your entire kitchen, break it down into smaller tasks like organizing the pantry, cleaning out the refrigerator, and decluttering the countertops-completing one task each week out of the month. This will make each task feel less overwhelming and more achievable.

Remember to be realistic with your schedule. It’s better to spread out your tasks over a longer period of time and maintain a consistent pace rather than attempting to do everything at once and feeling overwhelmed.

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Monthly Task Examples

Now it’s time to divide and conquer. This crucial step will help you break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable ones, enabling you to stay motivated and make significant progress in achieving an organized home. By dividing your tasks and focusing on one area at a time, you can prevent overwhelm and ensure that each space receives the attention it deserves. Below is a list of home organization tasks that you can complete each month.  This is only a guide and will need to be customized based on the needs of your home.

  • January-Declutter your clothing and shoes
  • February-Organize your kitchen pantry and refrigerator (tips on how to organize your pantry here)
  • March-Spring Clean
  • April-Declutter and organize toys
  • May- Declutter and organize your garage and any exterior areas
  • June-Organize your office or Command Center
  • July-Organize your closets.  Take inventory of your children’s clothes and shoes for the upcoming school year
  • August-Organize your documents.  Make sure to organize documents that your child may need for the new school year
  • September-Declutter your email accounts, photos, and all things digital
  • October -Fall Clean (This is beneficial as you prepare for the holiday season)
  • November-Declutter any Christmas decor that you did not use the previous year and will not use this year
  • December-Store and organize Christmas decorations after the holidays

Maintain 

After you organize areas each month, set up a routine that will help you maintain the home organization tasks that you have worked hard to achieve. This can include tasks such as daily tidying, weekly cleaning (Consider a Sunday Reset), and monthly deep-cleaning.  Routines are important as they allow you to not only to sustain your goals but empower you to create and achieve additional goals.

 

Final Thoughts

Implementing a monthly plan is a surprising secret to achieving an organized home. Throughout this article, we’ve explored how to assess your home and create a monthly calendar: No matter the month, you can get started on your monthly plan and discover the incredible impact it can have.  Click HERE for your free monthly home organization printable!