How to clean your house in less than 10 minutes

Do you feel overwhelmed by a disorder in your home, but don't know where to start? It's easier than you think. By focusing on cleaning efficiency, you'll soon be able to clean entire rooms without feeling overwhelmed. Storage is more than possible when you have a program.

If it sounds too good to be true, we're here to guide you through the process. Read on to learn all about our quick cleaning and storage tips for a home that will bring you serenity!

Plan ahead

Before you even start, it's important that you take the time and plan ahead. Indeed, you want to avoid exhausting yourself by tackling mounds of disorder. Without planning, you might not be satisfied with your efforts, as you focus on the inability to clean up in a short time.

Non-negotiable 

You can also identify three or four tasks you need to do each day to feel good at the end of the night. Once these tasks are complete, check your energy level and choose the next task to perform first. It can be as simple as making your bed, washing dishes, and sweeping the floor.

Clean clockwise

You can also identify certain areas of the house that particularly bother you. These may be areas that you avoid because they are too unpleasant to look at. Rather than thinking you have to tackle the whole piece, focus on one part at a time. Choose a single corner or segment and clean it as thoroughly as possible. Then move on to the next part clockwise. You will be able to take many breaks and feel like you have accomplished your mission by tackling one area at a time.

Timed storage strategies

Another strategy is to clean up as much as possible by timing yourself. Set your timer to the time you want, then focus on tidying up as quickly as possible before the timer goes off.

It's also a good option if you need to do the emergency tidying up before unexpected guests arrive, or if you feel like you're at an impasse. Don't forget that you can also involve your family and friends!

Storage in five minutes

You can do more than you think in just five minutes. We recommend starting with this time if you're feeling overwhelmed by your home and don't know where to start. Remember that these tasks can be chained together in order to easily form good habits.

It is therefore important to divide your cleaning program into several parts that are easy to perform and have many breaks.

Surface cleaning

This is the easiest way to start, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed. Focus on counters and tables, as well as windowsills, and try not to focus on anything else. Cleaning up the mess of surfaces produces a significant visual impact that is rewarding and motivating.

Make your bed 

You can do this as soon as you wake up. It often takes less than a minute, and even young children can help.

Jackets and shoes

As soon as you get home, don't forget to hang up your jackets and put your shoes away. These small tasks can save you a lot of time in the future.

Wipe surfaces

With only a good multi-purpose cleaner and cloth, you can quickly wipe down your home's surfaces in less than a minute. It's easy for kitchen countertops and tables to accumulate crumbs and stains after a day of use.

Storage in 10 minutes

If you have more time or energy after the five minutes, we recommend taking a short break and then moving on to tasks that take about ten minutes. These tasks will also allow you to win quickly by creating a visual impact that enhances your environment.

Do the dishes

If you don't have a dishwasher, you can make this chore more enjoyable by buying dishwashing gloves and dishwashing liquid that smells good.

Swipe or mop

Depending on the size of the room or your home, you can sweep and mop quickly in less time than you think. Focus on cleaning one room and move on to the next if you still have time.

Decluttering

Do you have stacks of magazines, books or documents in certain places in your home? Choose a battery and focus on decluttering until the battery is stored or recycled. Remember that you can buy attractive baskets to store your batteries easily. 

Vacuum

Vacuuming can be as quick as sweeping or moping. Focus first on the areas of your home that are most frequented by pedestrians, and then move on to other rooms or areas.

Windows and mirrors

It's easy to overlook windows and mirrors, but they're relatively easy and quick to clean. With a window cleaner, use a cloth or paper towel and start with the mirrors you use the most. Then, move on to windows that offer perspective.

You're probably starting to understand that cleaning your home is much easier when you divide each room into tasks and separate tasks. Remember that it is not reasonable to expect a perfectly clean home in just a few hours.

By doing as much as possible in time slots and giving yourself a break afterward, you will be able to clean and tidy up without exhausting yourself.

Fifteen-minute storage segments are best if you're focusing on a combination of ten-minute and five-minute tasks, or if you're focusing on a task spread across multiple rooms. Here are some ideas:

• Make your bed, wipe the surfaces and do the dishes
• Vacuum three rooms
• Clean all mirrors
• Tackling two piles of mess

All of these activities should take you about 15 minutes, but keep in mind that the time can vary depending on the size of your home and the level of clutter.

Storage in 20 minutes

These 20-minute tasks can be spread throughout the day so you don't get overwhelmed or exhausted. You can also combine a 20-minute task with quick tidying up that only takes five minutes if you're still feeling energized and motivated afterward.

Discard expired food

Expired food tends to take up space in our refrigerators and cabinets. It also makes meal planning more difficult if you're not sure what you have in the pantry is edible. With a trash can by your side, don't hesitate to throw away expired food, cans, and even plastic containers from meals that you're hesitant to clean.

Dusting

Dust accumulates in your home, even if you are very clean. We recommend starting at the top of a room while dusting and moving down. This is because dust will naturally fall to the ground as you clean up.

Open the mail

Some people find that opening mail causes anxiety, especially if you have to deal with overdue bills or receivables. It's helpful to plan ahead and block out time to focus on opening your mail. Make it more enjoyable by listening to music or a podcast as you review each mail.

Change air filters

It is important to change your air filters every month so that your aeration works properly. If it takes you less than twenty minutes, continue by dusting the air vents and the blades of your ceiling fans.

Put your clothes away

Piles of clothes can make a room look dirtier than it actually is. By taking the time to fold and tidy up your clothes, you'll likely find that your bedroom will be a lot less messy. If your clothes are wrinkled because they are stacked, focus on folding or hanging them instead. When it's time to use them, you can iron and store them.

Quick cleaning techniques for a pleasant home

It is important to remember that a quick cleaning does not mean a partial cleaning. To be effective, cleaning your home doesn't have to be an exhausting operation. By focusing on storage in small segments, you will be able to do the same amount of work even more efficiently.

Think about what works best for you, your schedule, and how much motivation you have. Then, tackle the tasks you can accomplish in a set amount of time. Above all, don't forget to admire your work and congratulate yourself.