Cleaning and tidying aren’t the most exciting activity you can do at home. You would probably much prefer to sit down and relax with some delicious food and your favourite programme on the television.
However, tidying is a necessary chore that we all have to do to maintain a clean, organised, and clutter-free living area. Thankfully, there are lots of helpful strategies you can use to streamline your home cleaning and make it more enjoyable.
Below, we’ve detailed some top tips for tidying your living room that will save you time and energy.
Declutter Regularly
Decluttering is an effective way to keep your belongings to a minimum and prevent a buildup of unnecessary clutter in your home. Doing so regularly also makes it much easier to keep your living room tidy, as you will have fewer things to store away.
To declutter effectively, go through your belongings and decide which you no longer want, need, or use. Consider giving some of your belongings to family members, friends, and local charities or throwing them away if they are unusable.
Establish a Cleaning Routine
Routine is crucial for maintaining a tidy living room. Otherwise, you might find that life gets in the way, and you forget to clean for several weeks or even months.
Establish a routine that helps you stay consistent with cleaning and tidying. Whether you choose to clean on one day and tidy on another each week, find a routine that works well for you. Consider your current work schedule and personal commitments to identify the best time of the week to perform a deep clean and tidy of your living room area.
You could also detail the tasks you’re going to do each time you clean and tidy. For example, write down when you’re going to declutter, dust surfaces, sweep the floor, and clean the carpet for a fresh home as part of your regular routine. Setting a schedule like this means you don’t need to decide what to do on the day.
Choose Smart Storage Solutions
We always recommend choosing furniture with in-built storage to maximise space efficiency in your living room. Furniture with in-built storage reduces the need for separate storage units, which can be bulky and make your living room look messy, even after you’ve just tidied it.
Consider purchasing a storage couch, coffee, tables with drawers, or discreet wall shelving units where you can store your belongings.
Implement the One-In-One-Out Rule
Adopting a one-in-one-out rule in your living room can make it easier to keep this area of your home clean and tidy. Implementing this rule can prevent the buildup of clutter and ensure your living room doesn’t look messy and overcrowded.
The one-in-one-out rule is exactly as it sounds. If you buy something new, consider getting rid of something else to make room for your new items. With your old items, you can either donate them to charity or give them to a close friend or relative, so they don’t go to waste.
