✅ Tidying up is half the battle
Before you start cleaning, cleaning up is important. And by that, we mean more than just putting stuff aside.
- Remove zone by zone: Tidying up can be an intimidating task. So start small, say with one cupboard, and work your way through the house.
- Set critical questions: Have I used this in the past year? Does it add value? If not, get rid of it!
- Give everything a fixed place: Make sure each item has a logical storage place. This prevents stuff lying around.
- Minimise decoration: Nice, but also clumsy. The less stuff, the quicker dusting and cleaning.
✅ Work out a smart schedule
A thoughtful planning will save you a lot of headaches. Especially when you hire a housekeeping assistant.
- Daily mini-tasks: Divide big tasks into small, manageable chores. Think of cleaning up the kitchen right after dinner.
- Fix weekly tasks: Decide which tasks recur every week (e.g. dusting, bathroom cleaning). Schedule set times for these.
- Planning monthly & annual chores: Make a note of the bigger tasks (cleaning windows, mucking out cupboards) on your calendar.
- Share tasks: Involve your family members, as many hands make light work. Even the littlest ones can help with cleaning up.
- Involve household help optimally : If you have the above things in order, you also know in which tasks a household help can support you.
✅ Via routine to calm
A fixed routine in household chores breeds automatisms, making you less anxious and less likely to think about them over time.
- Fixed cleaning days: Schedule your cleaning moments or the arrival of your cleaning helper on fixed days.
- Directly tidy up: Put things right back where they belong. This saves a lot of time at the end of the day.
- OMorning and evening rituals: Making a bed, tidying up breakfast stuff in the morning, tidying the kitchen before bed.
✅Quality material and household help
Sometimes the smartest way to be more efficient is to invest in quality materials. Or by outsourcing your housework to TRIXXO of course!
- Invest in good materials: Quality cleaners and materials make work lighter and more effective.
- Use smart appliances: A robotic hoover or dishwasher can save you a lot of time.
- Select a TRIXXO household help through service vouchers:This is the ultimate step towards an efficient household. A recognised and reliable household help will take over tasks such as brushing, ironing, cooking and even basket shopping. You gain not only time but also peace of mind, knowing that your home is in professional hands.
An efficient household means less stress and more space for yourself and your family. With this checklist and the support of TRIXXO, you will be well on your way to a more carefree life. How many ticks can you tick?