Looking to clean your house fast? Most people don’t love cleaning, but what we do like is the result! Let me show you my basic cleaning equipment that cleans pretty much anything, and my 7 minimalist cleaning hacks that makes your household more tidy.
My best minimalist cleaning hacks:
- No shoes in the house. It goes without saying that if the dirt does not get walked through your house, there is a lot less to clean.
- Don’t clean and organise at the same time. Focus on decluttering and organising first and then come back and clean. Get access to my free declutter checklist by joining the Simple Essentials community for free here.
- The daily re-set. Spend 5-10 mins every day resetting the busiest zones in your house. If you have kids, set a 5 min timer before dinner and get them to help. Some fun music can make it easier too.
- Micro cleaning as you go. If you’re brushing your teeth and see that the mirror needs a wipe down, keep a cleaning cloth nearby and do it then. If your shower needs a clean, give it a quick scrub while you’re in there. Small efforts add up.
- Zone cleaning. If you’re short on time, focus on 1-2 rooms/areas and tackle them properly. Especially useful if you want to delegate some of the cleaning to someone else.
- Teamwork! Everyone who helped make the mess, can help clean it up. Yes the kids too!
- Gravity is your friend. Things will always fall onto the floor eventually, so start at the top (dusting and wiping things down) and vacuum last. I normally start cleaning on the top floor of my house and work my way down.
What are your favourite cleaning tips and hacks?