Take the Hurdles Out of Home Care

Hello World! Welcome Friends! I can think of lots of things I’d rather do than rummage for the marigold gloves and start the household cleaning. From an early age we’re taught that we need to help out around the house so although it’s not our favorite chore we know it has to be done. Men and women spend, on average, 40 minutes a day keeping their homes spik and span. This includes taking out the garbage, vacuuming up pet hair and washing the dishes. Yes, that approximately 4 and a half hours of cleaning per week. When household chores takes up this much of our valuable time it’s important to think of how we can do it more efficiently. Continue reading to find out how you can take the hurdles out of home care and free more time to relax and do you.

Invest in a High Quality Vacuum Cleaner

The majority of the time you spend cleaning will involve vacuuming so investing in a high quality vacuum cleaner will save you time and money in the long run. This daily task will consume even more of your precious time if your appliance is not working as effectively as it could be. Poor quality or old vacuum cleaners can generally lose suction power and the attachments will clog and break more easily. Owning a powerful vacuum cleaner is even more important if you have a pet as hair can become embedded in the carpet or rugs if your hoover doesn’t pack a heavy punch when it comes to suction. There’s also a range of different styles to choose from so consider which one will suit your lifestyle the best. An upright vacuum is ideal for large open spaces whilst a stick is more suitable for smaller spaces with lots of nooks and crannies. Regardless of which model you choose a top of the range new vacuum will be sure to remove one of the barriers to an easy clean.

Clear Out Your Precious Space

Having an annual clear out and decluttering your home can make a huge difference when it comes to house care. Unfortunately, cleaning will always be a part of our lives but we can make this task easier by removing unnecessary items that accumulate dust and clutter your rooms. Also referred to as “purging” this ultimate step towards minimalism creates more room for storage, leaves worktop and floor space decluttered and easier to clean and has been known to relieve anxiety and stress. You know what they say- “a tidy house brings a tidy mind”. Thinking about creative ways to rid your home of unwanted items is key. Garage sales, sale and swap sites and logging onto Ebay are great ways to earn some cash in the process.

Make Your Own Products

As well as being time consuming, cleaning can be expensive when it comes to products and appliances. A great way to compromise is to invest in your appliances and save on your products by making them yourself. You may be thinking that this will only add to your cleaning time but simple solutions can be made in minutes and with inexpensive ingredients that will leave your home sparkling. By stocking up on the following items you can easily mix a range of cleaning products that will last months and months; baking soda, white vinegar, salt, lemon, rubbing alcohol and tea tree oil. Once you have your staple ingredients you can mix solutions for all purposes such as cleaning mirrors, removing stains and drain cleansing- all at a fraction of the price of store bought products.

Summary

Now you know how to remove those home care hurdles you can sit back, relax and use your time more productively for bubble baths and relaxing with a soothing cup of tea while enjoying your pristine home.

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