Establishing Green Clean Routines

 

It is a "no-brainer" that cleaning is a necessary part of life.  The challenge is staying on top of it! 

Have you ever had guests show up unexpectedly and you've said, "My house was clean this morning."

If you are the parent of preschoolers, toddlers or infants; special grace is extended to you!  Young children can sweep in like a tornado; destroying any clean and organized space.  For the rest of us, we may be running out of legitimate excuses. 

Staying on top of a clean environment requires establishing routines.  We have routines for work, we just need to transfer the concept of routines to our home environment.  In fact, it has been said that maintenance is always more effective than a big cleanup.  Maintenance can save up to two thirds of your time than doing a big cleanup.

So in light of the benefits of maintenance, what routines would be most helpful for you?  Answer that and then you will be prepared to set up a plan of action.

There are all types of ways routines can help you maintain a green clean environment.  One of the best ways is to spread out the tasks throughout the week.  This helps to maintain an overall balance in the home.  If you clean just on the weekends, what does the home look like the rest of the week?

Pick a cleaning routine that works best for you.  Whatever you choose, the key is sticking with it!  You are a unique individual and so your cleaning routine should match your style and needs. If you're not sure what cleaning plan fits you best, may we suggest the following ideas…

Green Cleaning Routine Ideas: 

---Set aside a specific amount of time day to clean; perhaps 45 minutes.

---Plan a specific room each day to clean.

---Establish a specific time of the day to green clean.

---If you have children, get them involved in cleaning, after all, this is a life skill they will need.  As my husband well put it, do the things that only you can do (or do the best) and have the kids do other tasks.

Remember, the key to keeping your place clean and tidy lies in sticking to your green cleaning routine. The reward will be worth the effort when you can welcome those unexpected guests without making excuses for a messy environment! 

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