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Podcast Episode 42 — No-Hassle Cleaning Hacks for People Who Hate to Clean
Today, let’s talk about cleaning.
Believe it or not, there are people who find it therapeutic to clean. They love scrubbing and cleaning and polishing their homes until they shine. For the rest of the world, including me, we do it because we have to in order to have a clean home.
It would be great if every room could clean itself and kids were naturally motivated to pick up after themselves, wouldn’t it? Since that’s not usually the case, it helps to have some cleaning hacks that make life easier.
Automate your cleaning whenever possible
Many tasks can be automated, which makes cleaning easier than ever. Consider purchasing a robot vacuum or an automatic shower cleaner so that you can clean with the push of a button. Also, self-cleaning ovens take the hassle out of cleaning a grimy oven, and most dishwashers have timers so you can have clean dishes any time day or night.
Use the basket method to shuttle belongings around
Baskets are a great way to organize items that need to be relocated to their proper places. If you have a two-story home, consider placing a basket at the foot of the stairs. Accumulate items that go upstairs and take the entire basket when it’s full. You can also use a…