Cleaning and Organization
The Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless Home
March 5, 2021
Ever wonder how to keep your house clean – as in, impeccably spotless and organized to the point of being Insta-worthy? It's easy to develop a bit of an interiority complex when scrolling through your social media feeds: the plethora of those beautiful squeaky-clean homes can inspire some serious envy. But it's not as difficult to achieve as you might think. To help you get started and develop new habits, we break down the best cleaning secrets from people with spotless homes.
Cleaning and Organization
The Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless Home
March 5, 2021
Ever wonder how to keep your house clean – as in, impeccably spotless and organized to the point of being Insta-worthy? It's easy to develop a bit of an interiority complex when scrolling through your social media feeds: the plethora of those beautiful squeaky-clean homes can inspire some serious envy. But it's not as difficult to achieve as you might think. To help you get started and develop new habits, we break down the best cleaning secrets from people with spotless homes.
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Clean as You Go
1/10Clean as You Go
1/10Photo Credit: Getty Images
Whether you're cooking up a scrumptious meal or clearing out boxes from your closet, tidy up as you go. Letting odds and ends (or ingredients and wrappers) pile up over time will only add to your stress levels when you finally get around to giving your house a deep clean. Find more <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/kitchen-organizing-tips-do-cleaning-for-you-1944434/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kitchen organizing tips that practically do the cleaning for you</a>.Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeClean as You Go
PHOTO 1 of 10READ LESS -Whether you're cooking up a scrumptious meal or clearing out boxes from your closet, tidy up as you go. Letting odds and ends (or ingredients and wrappers) pile up over time will only add to your stress levels when you finally get around to giving your house a deep clean. Find more <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/kitchen-organizing-tips-do-cleaning-for-you-1944434/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kitchen organizing tips that practically do the cleaning for you</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Know the Difference Between Clean vs. Tidy
2/10Know the Difference Between Clean vs. Tidy
2/10Photo Credit: Getty Images
We often get hung up on the idea of scrubbing a room into pristine condition, from top to bottom. However, there's no need to give your abode a deep clean every single time. Instead, keep things tidy. "Cleaning" means vacuuming, dusting or washing windows, whereas "tidying" is the art of making a room look orderly by putting items in their proper place. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/our-favourite-storage-solutions-1943840/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Our Favourite Storage Solutions to Stash Your Stuff Around the House</a>Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeKnow the Difference Between Clean vs. Tidy
PHOTO 2 of 10READ LESS -We often get hung up on the idea of scrubbing a room into pristine condition, from top to bottom. However, there's no need to give your abode a deep clean every single time. Instead, keep things tidy. "Cleaning" means vacuuming, dusting or washing windows, whereas "tidying" is the art of making a room look orderly by putting items in their proper place. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/our-favourite-storage-solutions-1943840/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Our Favourite Storage Solutions to Stash Your Stuff Around the House</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Regular Purging
3/10Regular Purging
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Purge regularly if you're a frequent shopper – be it clothing, kitchenware or home decor. More things equals more clutter, so for every new item you bring into your home, consider donating or repurposing something old or outdated to keep your material belongings to a bare minimum. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/items-to-ditch-home-prove-youre-an-adult-1938493/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">12 Items to Ditch From Your Home to Prove You're an Adult</a>Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeRegular Purging
PHOTO 3 of 10READ LESS -Purge regularly if you're a frequent shopper – be it clothing, kitchenware or home decor. More things equals more clutter, so for every new item you bring into your home, consider donating or repurposing something old or outdated to keep your material belongings to a bare minimum. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/items-to-ditch-home-prove-youre-an-adult-1938493/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">12 Items to Ditch From Your Home to Prove You're an Adult</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Do the Dishes – Immediately
4/10Do the Dishes – Immediately
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This happens to be both the easiest habit to adopt, and the most frustrating. No one likes washing dishes, but letting them pile up in your sink is a million times worse. While you've got food cooking on the stove, stop and wash what you've already used. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-unclog-your-kitchen-sink-1945791/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How to Unclog Your Kitchen Sink (and the Best Accessories to Keep it Clean!)</a>Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeDo the Dishes – Immediately
PHOTO 4 of 10READ LESS -This happens to be both the easiest habit to adopt, and the most frustrating. No one likes washing dishes, but letting them pile up in your sink is a million times worse. While you've got food cooking on the stove, stop and wash what you've already used. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-unclog-your-kitchen-sink-1945791/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How to Unclog Your Kitchen Sink (and the Best Accessories to Keep it Clean!)</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Make the Bed
5/10Make the Bed
5/10Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
Start your day off on the right foot by making the bed as soon as you wake up. It might seem insignificant, but it will do wonders for your overall organization and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/productivity-hacks-motivate-pesky-household-chores-1928236/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">productivity</a> that day. Just be careful <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/dont-make-these-11-mistakes-when-buying-bedding-1929125/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">not to make these mistakes when buying bedding</a>.Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeMake the Bed
PHOTO 5 of 10READ LESS -Start your day off on the right foot by making the bed as soon as you wake up. It might seem insignificant, but it will do wonders for your overall organization and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/productivity-hacks-motivate-pesky-household-chores-1928236/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">productivity</a> that day. Just be careful <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/dont-make-these-11-mistakes-when-buying-bedding-1929125/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">not to make these mistakes when buying bedding</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Make Cleaning Fun
6/10Make Cleaning Fun
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Cleaning doesn't have to feel like a chore. Listen to music, a podcast or an audiobook while you tidy. Dance to your favourite tune while you sweep or become immersed in the latest podcast while you scrub those bathroom tiles. We've also got great hacks on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-clean-and-organized-under-10-minutes-1937776/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">how to make every room in your home look clean and organized in less than 10 minutes</a>.Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeMake Cleaning Fun
PHOTO 6 of 10READ LESS -Cleaning doesn't have to feel like a chore. Listen to music, a podcast or an audiobook while you tidy. Dance to your favourite tune while you sweep or become immersed in the latest podcast while you scrub those bathroom tiles. We've also got great hacks on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-clean-and-organized-under-10-minutes-1937776/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">how to make every room in your home look clean and organized in less than 10 minutes</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Have a Place for Everything
7/10Have a Place for Everything
7/10Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
Everything should have its place. Avoid purchasing items that you can't immediately envision in a certain spot of honour in your house. It'll automatically reduce clutter and keep things neat and organized. For example, try keeping all the kids' toys in one spot – where they can be returned again at the end of the day. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-improve-your-home-air-quality-1945888/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Things You Need to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality</a>Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeHave a Place for Everything
PHOTO 7 of 10READ LESS -Everything should have its place. Avoid purchasing items that you can't immediately envision in a certain spot of honour in your house. It'll automatically reduce clutter and keep things neat and organized. For example, try keeping all the kids' toys in one spot – where they can be returned again at the end of the day. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-improve-your-home-air-quality-1945888/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Things You Need to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality</a>Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn Source: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Store Similar Things Together
8/10Store Similar Things Together
8/10Photo Credit: Unsplash
This probably seems obvious, but things can get out of hand when we're feeling harried while trying to clean. Spices should stay with spices, jackets with jackets and cleaning supplies with other cleaning supplies. It'll save you a lot of aimless wandering when something gets misplaced. You can also find some inspiration with the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/best-storage-organization-hacks-small-kitchen-1945458/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">best storage and organization hacks for a small kitchen</a>.Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeStore Similar Things Together
PHOTO 8 of 10READ LESS -This probably seems obvious, but things can get out of hand when we're feeling harried while trying to clean. Spices should stay with spices, jackets with jackets and cleaning supplies with other cleaning supplies. It'll save you a lot of aimless wandering when something gets misplaced. You can also find some inspiration with the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/best-storage-organization-hacks-small-kitchen-1945458/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">best storage and organization hacks for a small kitchen</a>.Photo Credit: Unsplash
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Keep Cleaning Supplies Handy
9/10Keep Cleaning Supplies Handy
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Whether you're in the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2021-1942522/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kitchen</a> or the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">bathroom</a> it's best to keep the appropriate cleaning supplies close at hand. Store them under the sink or in an allotted container. It'll make cleaning those spaces so much easier. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/the-ultimate-guide-to-disinfecting-every-surface-of-your-house-1942793/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Ultimate Guide to Disinfecting Every Surface of Your House</a>Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeKeep Cleaning Supplies Handy
PHOTO 9 of 10READ LESS -Whether you're in the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2021-1942522/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kitchen</a> or the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">bathroom</a> it's best to keep the appropriate cleaning supplies close at hand. Store them under the sink or in an allotted container. It'll make cleaning those spaces so much easier. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/the-ultimate-guide-to-disinfecting-every-surface-of-your-house-1942793/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Ultimate Guide to Disinfecting Every Surface of Your House</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Keep a Junk Drawer (Yes, Really!)
10/10Keep a Junk Drawer (Yes, Really!)
10/10Photo Credit: Getty Images
None of us are perfect. Allow yourself one spot – be it a desk drawer or small closet space – where you're allowed to get a little messy without the guilt. It's perfect for all those random little odds and ends (calculators, pens, sticky notes, etc.) that don't necessarily have a proper spot in every home. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-declutter-every-room-in-your-house-1938596/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How to Declutter Every Room in Your House (Now’s the Time!)</a>Cleaning and OrganizationThe Cleaning Secrets of People Who Always Have a Spotless HomeKeep a Junk Drawer (Yes, Really!)
PHOTO 10 of 10READ LESS -None of us are perfect. Allow yourself one spot – be it a desk drawer or small closet space – where you're allowed to get a little messy without the guilt. It's perfect for all those random little odds and ends (calculators, pens, sticky notes, etc.) that don't necessarily have a proper spot in every home. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-declutter-every-room-in-your-house-1938596/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How to Declutter Every Room in Your House (Now’s the Time!)</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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