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Do these 6 things every day before you go to bed:

1. Load & run your dishwasher. Get into a routine of unloading the clean dishes in the morning, filling it throughout the day, and running it overnight.
2. Clear out your sink. Start tomorrow with ZERO dirty dishes, and disinfect your sink.
3. Tidy the main surfaces. This includes your countertops, dining table, and any other central surfaces in your home.
4. Wipe down your stove top. It has inevitably gotten dirty throughout the day, and can make your kitchen feel much cleaner overall!
5. Put away your clothes from the day. Anything that you’ve thrown on the floor throughout the day should get put away or into the laundry.
6. Tidy up the living room. Fluff those pillows and fold your throw blankets.

You’ll thank yourself tomorrow!

Throw these things away right now!

1. Expired food. Look beyond the fridge, into your pantry and cupboards and check your food’s expiration dates!

2. Expired makeup. Did you know makeup expires?? That eye shadow you’ve been using since high school might need an upgrade!

3. Sock without pairs/with holes. There’s no need to keep these around. Their match is probably long gone!

4. Tupperware without lids and vice versa! Chances are you will NEVER use them again!

5. Unused toys. If your kids have outgrown them, or if they don’t work properly anymore, it’s time for it to go!

6. Old mail. Anyone else’s junk drawer full of random junk mail?? Just toss it out!

7. Instruction manuals. Most manuals can be found online these days, and honestly when is the last time you needed one of these?

8. Broken jewelry. Be honest- you probably won’t get this fixed.

9. Books you won’t read. This includes novels, cookbooks, self help books, kids books. What will you realistically read again someday?

10. Old decor. If you’re sick of it now, you probably won’t want it later!

Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring!

Try out these ideas.

1. Entertain yourself by watching TV or a movie, or listening to a podcast!

2. Blast the tunes! Is there anything more fun than a dance party??

3. Take a timelapse video of yourself. Watching your kitchen get cleaned in rapid-speed afterwards will be so satisfying! Plus, watching yourself buzz around is fun too!

4. Have a race with yourself. Set a timer to see how quickly you can finish the task at hand! Next time, try to beat your record!

5. Take before and after photos. Nothing is more satisfying than a job well done.

6. Buy cleaning supplies that you love. If you cleaning supplies give you a headache, find better ones!

7. Call a friend. Chat with them over the phone or on FaceTime to the make time go quicker!

8. Make it a team effort. Get your family, roommates, or whoever you live with on board. BONUS: have a race with them!

9. Make a checklist. Checking off a box when the task is done is the best!

10. Have a reward waiting. You did it! You deserve a treat!

Is there anything worse than feeling stressed in your own home?!

Here are some ways to make your home a more peaceful place to be!

1. Remove clutter. Living in a cluttered home stresses us out, psychologically!

2. Make it smell nice. A nice smelling space is guaranteed to help you relax after a long day!

3. Cozy things. Throw blankets, pillows, you name it!

4. Welcome natural light when possible. Our bodies crave it! When you can, open your blinds and let the natural light flood in!

5. Use colours you love so that when you look around your home, you love what you see!

5 MICRO habits that will improve your day!

Micro habits don’t take a ton of time, energy, or effort out of your day. Instead, they’re little things you can do to enhance virtually any and every aspect of your life!

1. Make your bed every day. There’s something about making your bed every morning that sets you up for a more productive morning! Plus, is there anything better than crawling into a nicely made bed at the end of the day?

2. Unload the dishwasher at the same time every day. This also includes running it at the same time everyday, too! Get into a routine that works best for you, such as running the dishwasher overnight and unloading it every morning.

3. Keep laundry flowing. So many people are consistently overwhelmed by their mountains of laundry! Try doing smaller loads more frequently!

4. 10-minute tidy before bed. Pushing your bedtime by 10 minutes won’t make a huge difference, but getting things tidied up for the next day will! Set a timer and get tidying!

5. Put away your clothes as soon as you take them off. Avoid the ‘clothes chair’ entirely by tossing things right into the hamper, or putting them right back into your closet! It seems like a big task in the moment but will really only take a minute.

Looking for some more MICRO habit ideas? Check them out!

Are you replacing these items frequently enough?

1. Dish sponges. Did you know you should replace your dish sponge every TWO WEEKS?! Sponges accumulate bacteria quickly and need to be replaced often!

2. Toilet brush. It’s recommended to replace your toilet brush every six months, or sooner if you notice the bristles falling out. Prolong the life of your toilet brush by opting for a silicone option like this one!

3. Loofah. It is recommended that your loofah be replaced every one to two months! Replacing your loofah regularly reduces the chance of bacteria causing infections or other skin problems.

4. Toothbrush. It’s recommended that your toothbrush be replaced every three months. It’s around this times that the bristles begin to break down and become less effective at cleaning your teeth.

5. Makeup brushes. It’s recommended that makeup brushes get cleaned every two weeks, and replaced every two years, granted that they’ve been washed regularly!

6. Pillows. Most experts recommend replacing pillows every 1 to 2 years. Doing so helps to ensure that you’re using pillows that are supportive, clean, and free of allergens.

Try these tips next time you feel overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning your home!

1. Set a timer. Set a 20 minute timer and get as much done in that time as you can. When the timer goes off, set a new one for a 5 minute break. Once your break is over, start the cycle again until you’re finished!

2. Start with a load of laundry. Lots of people hate laundry, and sometimes the hardest part is throwing that first load in the washer. Do that before everything else, and you’ll already feel like you’ve accomplished something!

3. Deal with the dishes. For most people, the kitchen is the hardest room to keep tidy and a common reason for that is the dishes! Get them out of the way first and you’ll feel ready to take on the rest of your house!

4. Entertain yourself! Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring! Turn on your favourite TV show, move, music or podcast and the time will fly by.

5. Take it one room at a time. And don’t move on until it’s done! Getting sidetracked by other tasks in other rooms will make your cleaning routine feel chaotic and overwhelming.

Everyone’s always wondering
“How can I keep my home tidier??”

Here are some tips that may help!

1. Clean as you cook. Start cooking with an empty dishwasher so that you can load dirty dishes as you go! Put ingredients away as soon as you’re finished with them. Wipe up spills when they happen! By the time your meal is ready to eat, your kitchen will be as clean as when you started!

2. Put things away as you use them. This is as simple as it sounds! Instead of tossing your clothes on the floor, toss them in the hamper or put them back in your closet. Eliminate the “dumping ground” in your home by putting items back where you found them right away!

3. Make your bed every day. Your bedroom will instantly feel tidier with your bed made! Implementing this habit only takes a few minutes and is a guaranteed game-changer!

4. Manage the clutter. The less you have in your home, the less there is to tidy! Be honest with yourself: do you need to keep all that paperwork, or can some get shredded? Do you really need those single socks that haven’t had a mate since 2014? Declutter!!!

5. Take 10 minutes to reset every night. At the end of the day, take 10 minutes to clear your kitchen counter, fluff the pillows, fold the throw blankets, and whatever else needs to be done to allow yourself to start tomorrow feeling ready to take on the day!

1. Establish a home for all your things.

Untidy,cluttered homes happen when your things don’t have a place that they belong! Establishing where things should be will help your home feel less cluttered!

2. Take it one space at a time.

Taking everything out of every closet or drawer in your home is a bad idea! Take it one space at a time, and you might just be motivated to keep going!

3. Invest in some storage solutions.

Anyone else motivated by a reason to shop?? Buying a few baskets and bins to keep your things organized will help your clutter-prone spaces stay tidy!

4. Ask yourself: Is it useful or beautiful?

If you think about it, there’s not much that we need that doesn’t fall into one of those categories! Look around your home and puts your things to the test!

5. Be honest with yourself!

We all know that sweater at the back of your closet will probably never get worn again! Be honest- what do you really need?

1. Rags, Towels & Sponges

Lots of people don’t switch out their towels, rags and sponges frequently enough, allowing bacteria to grow in the damp, dirty environment.

Cleaning tip: Rotate yours every couple days!

2. Toothbrush Holders

Toothbrush holders contain high levels of bacteria, likely due to storing them too close to the toilet. Yuck!

Cleaning tip: Toss the toothbrush holder in the dishwasher if safe, or wash with hot soapy water twice a week.

3. Cell Phones & Other Gadgets

Personal electronics are some of the most contacted items we own, making it no surprise that they are often pretty dirty and covered in bacteria!

Cleaning tip: Use a wipe to disinfect your electronics a couple times a week. (Maybe add it to your cleaning task list!)

4. Light Switches

It’s likely that everyone in your home touches light switches multiple times a day, making in a very high-touch surface!

Cleaning tip: While you’re cleaning your home, disinfect your light switches while going into each room.

5. Kitchen Sink

All sorts of things wind up in a kitchen sink, making it a breeding ground for germs and bacteria!

Cleaning tip: Disinfect your sink at the end of each day to keep bacteria from growing and spreading.

Get Your Home Ready For Tomorrow

Do these 6 things every day before you go to bed:

You’ll thank yourself tomorrow!

10 Things to Get Rid of RIGHT NOW!

Throw these things away right now!

Make Cleaning More Fun!

Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring!

Try out these ideas.

Make Your Home a Place of Peace

Is there anything worse than feeling stressed in your own home?!

Here are some ways to make your home a more peaceful place to be!

Micro Habits That Might Change Your Life!

5 MICRO habits that will improve your day!

Micro habits don’t take a ton of time, energy, or effort out of your day. Instead, they’re little things you can do to enhance virtually any and every aspect of your life!

Make Sure You’re Replacing These Enough!

Are you replacing these items frequently enough?

Cleaning Tips to Try When You’re Overwhelmed

Try these tips next time you feel overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning your home!

Habits of a Tidy Home

Everyone’s always wondering
“How can I keep my home tidier??”

Here are some tips that may help!

Tips For Decluttering

1. Establish a home for all your things.

2. Take it one space at a time.

3. Invest in some storage solutions.

4. Ask yourself: Is it useful or beautiful?

5. Be honest with yourself!

The Germiest Places In Your Home

1. Rags, Towels & Sponges

2. Toothbrush Holders

3. Cell Phones & Other Gadgets

4. Light Switches

5. Kitchen Sink

Do these 6 things every day before you go to bed:

You’ll thank yourself tomorrow!

Throw these things away right now!

Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring!

Try out these ideas.

Is there anything worse than feeling stressed in your own home?!

Here are some ways to make your home a more peaceful place to be!

5 MICRO habits that will improve your day!

Micro habits don’t take a ton of time, energy, or effort out of your day. Instead, they’re little things you can do to enhance virtually any and every aspect of your life!

Are you replacing these items frequently enough?

Try these tips next time you feel overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning your home!

Everyone’s always wondering “How can I keep my home tidier??”

Here are some tips that may help!

1. Establish a home for all your things.

2. Take it one space at a time.

3. Invest in some storage solutions.

4. Ask yourself: Is it useful or beautiful?

5. Be honest with yourself!

1. Rags, Towels & Sponges

2. Toothbrush Holders

3. Cell Phones & Other Gadgets

4. Light Switches

5. Kitchen Sink

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Everyone’s always wondering
“How can I keep my home tidier??”