10 Things People With Clean Homes Do Every Day

My dad never let us leave dishes in the sink. No matter how tired I am I don’t leave dishes in the sink. I don’t want a messy kitchen to wake up to. ❤❤❤

My mum and I used to have a "mad half hour" of cleaning every night, after my younger brother went to bed. Then, we would have a cup of tea together and I would be allowed to stay up an extra hour later than previously. I learned that having more freedom (staying up later because I was a teenager) also meant having more responsibility. But I enjoyed the time with my mum.

67 yrs. old and have practiced these two things since I had my own place: "a place for everything and everything in it's place" and "clean and tidy as you go." That covers it all. My mom taught us these and practiced these as well. Her house was always clean and tidy while raising 4 kids as a single mom.

The only thing I disagree with is making the bed first thing in the morning. The bed needs to be aired before being remade. I spread the bed sheets open first thing, open the windows (regardless of the weather, even for a few minutes) and remake it after breakfast, before shower. By then most of the night sweat and body moist is gone.

My mother used to repeat throughout my growing years: No matter how clean your house is, if you have dirty dishes in the sink and your bed isn’t made, your home will look messy. To this day I go by that rule, and it’s true.

Making beds, washing up after every meal, sweep, dust EVERYDAY keeps your home neat. Then regularly wash floors and sterilize bathrooms and toilets. Washing of Bed sheets at least once a week with towels. No needs for outside help. It's easy, it's routine AND I AM 74 YEARS YOUNG!!!

What you say about clutter is so true. About a year ago I spent about 30 min a day decluttering and donating. One closet, one room at a time until the whole house was done. Never over do it, just do consistently and set a small goal for the day.. I never thought that my house was dirty and I am not a hoarder but It's amazing what that does. I don't miss the stuff and it makes cleaning so much easier!

Love your list. One addition, I never eat food outside of the kitchen or dining room.

I love getting up in the morning to a neat & tidy house. It doesn’t take long to pick up before going to bed.

Done all of these as far back as I can remember. A clean home makes for a happy me!

Thank you! I clean as I go in the kitchen, at night it is spotless, I never leave dirty dishes in the sink. I clean and sanitize daily too. I mop/sweep/vacuum the floors but not all at once, I do the kitchen, dining room one day, the living room, family rooms, entryway another day. Bathrooms are done on alternating days too, bedrooms are always clean as well, I have MS and get too tired to mop/sweep/vacuum everyday so I alternate room cleaning and dusting, it works for me. When guests come over they’re still amazed how clean my home is even despite my illness. I suppose if it progresses, I will hire weekly help.

Dishwasher malfunctioned and never stopped filling. Happened at night with need to redo floors. Suggest never to run appliances during the night

Though this is not a true 'cleaning' tip, it is something I heard on another channel the other day and am trying hard to follow. "Don't just move it, put it away". It makes a big difference in not accumulating clutter. Thanks for all your tips!

Due to RA and Fibromyalgia I alternate days. I pick 2 rooms each week to clean. Kitchen is cleaned every day. Wipe down every day.

Great advice if you don’t have to punch a time clock 40+ hrs a week & can stay home & clean all day. Get home, cook dinner, 3 kids with homework, bath time, bed time & lights out by 9pm, period! That’s on the days without soccer, basketball, & other practices, not to mention the 2 dogs that need their daily love. Our house is clean, but this cleaning routine makes for a good laugh! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼

I worked in restaurants for the better part of a decade. CLEAN restaurants mind you, and the habits I learned there have been very helpful in terms of how I keep my hoke and in particular the kitchen and bathroom: dishes never left in the sink overnight, all the surfaces are wiped down and sanitized every AM and PM, etc. Even went so far as to invest in a UV light that I use weekly to eliminate germs and remove food odors. Anyone can visit at any time and I never have to rush around trying to make the plaxe look presentable. My home is my sanctuary and I keep it up as a way of expressing gratitude for the things that I have.

Sometimes this is really hard to do if you have severe anxiety and depression.😔 I hope one day you can post a tutorial on how to clean and keep house when you are severely depressed. These videos are very resourceful and I enjoy watching them. It gives me a glimmer of hope that maybe I’ll get motivated. Clean houses and cars AND a sense of orderliness can help with mental health issues. Especially when you have a place for everything and everything in its’place.

I do most if things as well. It becomes quick and easy. Waking up to a fresh kitchen and bathroom makes me feel motivated and joyful.

When my kids were little they liked to play for a little in the tub after I washed them I would clean the bathroom since I had to stay in there with them. Be sure to already have the cleaning supplies in there. Sometimes it might be just wiping everything down with a Clorox wipe.

Grew up this way, practiced it all my life. Keeps it under control, and much easier in the long run. Your home feels much nicer to be in, and more relaxing too. It's all common sense surely.