In the frantic race of everyday life, it is not always easy to maintain a clean and orderly home. Yet it is necessary for the well-being of all! The pile of laundry piling up in the living room, the stains on the floor, the mess in the entrance hall… are all annoyances to sweep away to have a pleasant interior to live in. Follow the advice of Camille Bresteau, interior designer for the creator of modular storage furniture Mycs, and Margaux Janin, marketing manager at Helpling (online home services platform), in charge of relations with housekeepers, to a clean and tidy house.
The desire to do well is not always enough to keep a housecleaning in an hour tidy house. A few little tips can help you clean up efficiently or optimize storage . The first of the rules is not to put everything off until tomorrow and not to be overwhelmed. Having suitable storage , sorting your belongings once or twice a year or choosing colors that do not get dirty in the house are all ways to improve efficiency. With a little music and good humor, everything also becomes easier. Switch on your favorite playlist and carefully read the valuable pro tips for a very clean house, from floor to ceiling!
1. Clean up as you go
Instead of always putting off until tomorrow, it is imperative to clean your house little by little.. “The more work there is, the less you want to do it. Creating a cleaning routine avoids the establishment of mold or dirt,” she continues.
Adopting certain reflexes can make a real difference on a daily basis. Making his bed as soon as he wakes up, clearing the table right after eating, sponging the bathtub after each use, etc. Small gestures that keep the house in order.
2. Make the most of space in technical rooms for optimal storage
In corners or technical rooms, the furniture must be optimized. In the living room or a living room, bet on closed and open boxes for the decorative side.
For a tidy and uncluttered house, it is better to place small pieces of furniture in the living room.For a tidy and uncluttered house, it is better to place small pieces of furniture in the living room.Mycs
3. Choose the right household products
While some chemicals are effective, natural products are effective and not harmful to the home or the environment. “In your cupboards, it’s good to have baking soda for everything, ammonia, a little more abrasive, to remove stains, white vinegar and lemon, lists Margaux Janin. Be careful with surfaces, more or less sensitive! Olive oil can also be used to clean sticky residue, on wood for example, or to polish steel surfaces.”
If you opt for chemical products, always refer to the manufacturers’ instructions. Some are dangerous, cannot be mixed or used with hot water, require the wearing of gloves to limit contact with the skin… Also avoid overly scented products that may cause allergies. As far as possible, prefer them without odor.
Some products like baking soda or lemon are very effective for cleaning.Some products like baking soda or lemon are very effective for cleaning.helpling
4. Create custom storage for a tidy home
. We do not store the same way according to our size and who we are. The storage must adapt to the person who will have to use it. ” . If you have children, opt for easy-access baskets to store everything. “Putting storage at the right height makes life easier for children and avoids danger,” says Camille Bresteau.
5. Break up the heavy cleaning
Depending on the surface to be cleaned and the number of inhabitants in the house, doing the complete cleaning does not require the same trouble. Start with the bathroom and the kitchen, the most dusty and difficult rooms to finish with the bedrooms . Thus you also avoid moving the dirt around.”