When it comes to doing your household chores, you may find that you get stuck in your ways. There are always going to be those key household chores that you’re able to get done. You’ll often have a bit of a system with how you do things. And you’ll stick to it. Whether you have a daily routine or not, trying to squeeze in new or other household chores can feel like a lot of work. Whether you’re tidying and wiping down, vacuuming, and doing laundry, everything can feel under control. But it might not be. Because running a home takes much more work than that.
But when you have managed to get yourself into a rhythm of how you’re doing things, how do you know what else you’re missing out. Sometimes, it’s only when you have that lightbulb moment, or you go to use something, that you realize that you need to cover something else. And surely this is just an unreliable way of doing things. So, if you want to make sure that you’re going to be able to run your house a whole lot better, then you’re going to need a reminder. To help you with that, let’s take a look at the ten household chores you should never forget.
10 Important Household Chores
Oven Cleaning
First up, we have oven cleaning. Now, this is a household chore that most of us will hate doing. But this is only because it often gets left too long in-between cleans. If you want to ensure that your oven stays sparkling for as long as possible and that you find it easy enough to clean each time, you have to stay on top of it. You may find that these tips for cleaning your oven are going to help you. So if you want to ensure that it’s an easy job to do, schedule it in weekly or bi-weekly.
Cleaning The Washer and Dryer
Next up, another job that’s super easy to forget about, but incredibly important to stay on top of, is cleaning your washer and dryer. Your washer can start to smell after a few loads! So you should get into the habit of doing a rinse with cleaner, like white wine vinegar and baking soda. This is going to help clean out the washer, so that it’s going to do a better job at cleaning your laundry, and will last longer.
You also want to clean the vent that comes from the back of your dryer. When lint fills the hose it builds up and over time can start a fire. Empty that vent each month to stay safe.
Emptying the Vacuum
You’re going to want to ensure that you’re maintaining your vacuum cleaner too. Yes, it’s what you use to clean, but it too can get dirty. So you’ll want to make sure that you’re cleaning the filter and replacing the bags regularly. Cleaning out the tubes can also help to ensure that it vacuums more efficiently.
Rags and Brooms
When it comes to the rags you use to clean up around the kitchen and the rest of the house, how often do you clean these up? It’s important that you’re either replacing them every few days or cleaning them. If you do clean them, use a strong bleach solution and boil them. Also, make sure that you’re cleaning off any of your brooms or mops to make sure that they are sanitized too.
Drain Cleaning
You’re going to want to clean your drains too. If you have a clogged drain, then this is what usually will remind you to get it cleaned up. However, when you’re staying on top of it, you should find that it doesn’t clog. So if you know you have a problem here, make sure that you’re using hot water solutions regularly. If not, get professionals in annually just to make sure the drains are clean and healthy.
Pantry Organizing
Next, you should always make sure that you work in some kind of panty organization system. You really don’t want to keep foods in there for too long. So every month or every few weeks, make sure that you’re going through and organizing what you have, so you can use up anything that’s due to expire.
Attic Organizing
If you know that you tend to avoid your attic or your basement because you know that they’re a bit of a mess, it’s time to change that. It may take an entire day, weekend, or even a week – but once you’re all cleared up, you’ll be super glad that you did it!
Patio Cleaning
Next up, we’re going to head outside. Because it’s always going to be important for you to schedule in routine outdoor cleaning. Here, you’ll often find that cleaning your patio area and paving will make the most difference. You probably won’t even realize that it’s gotten all dirty. But each year, it does. So, make sure that you’re doing this at the end of winter so that when spring comes around, you’ve got a gorgeous outside space to enjoy.
Carpet Cleaning
Heading back inside again, you’re going to want to do something similar with the interior flooring. Because cleaning your carpets is a must! You may think that vacuuming does the job, but you’ll be surprised by how dirty your carpets get. So here, you have two choices. You could clean the carpets yourself, or you could hire professionals to go through and do the work once a year.
Curtain Cleaning
Finally, you’re going to want to give your curtains a good old clean! Is this something that you tend to forget about? Because if it is, you’re not the only one that lets this slip. Because they’re just hanging there, you can easily forget about them. But at the same time, they can get incredibly dirty and really quickly. So make sure that you’re cleaning them every three months or sooner if you can (particularly with light colors). This will ensure they always look great.
By doing these household chores routinely your home will stay clean and in top shape. You will never have to worry about the cleaning being harder or taking a lot of time because you will be staying on top of it regularly.
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