It’s also a good idea to have a disinfectant handy for when you need to clean surfaces that have been in contact with potential contaminants like bodily fluids or raw meat. My cleaning kit, for example, has Dawn Powerwash ($5, Target) for sinks, the stove, and the microwave, all of which can get especially grimy a mild multipurpose cleaning spray for bathroom and kitchen surfaces and glass cleaner for mirrors and windows.
Instead of stocking your cabinets with an arsenal of specialty products, I recommend keeping it simple by purchasing a cleaning caddy and getting three to four multiuse cleaners. Your grocery store’s cleaning aisle can be overwhelming, but housekeeping doesn’t have to be complicated. When it comes to cleaning supplies and schedules, keep it simple. It makes tidying a breeze and makes it easier to maintain the space because you’re encouraged to chuck trash or toss dirty laundry in the basket in the moment, so it doesn’t pile up. I’ve personally also drastically cut down the time it takes to tidy up by putting a full-size trash can, laundry basket, and “odds and ends” basket in each area of my house-all of my bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, and even the kitchen have these three containers.
The genius of this method is that it relieves the decision fatigue of trying to pick up each item and individually make a bunch of choices about it it gives your brain multiple little finish lines to feel good about, and the room becomes tidy very quickly, which prevents you from feeling discouraged. (While I’m in definition mode, cleaning is when you remove dirt by sweeping, dusting, mopping, etc.) Organizing, on the other hand, is when you rearrange your items into the most effective way to store and display them-say, dedicating an area of your closet exclusively to workout clothes so they’re easier to grab in the morning, or storing kitchen tools you rarely use out of sight. Whenever I talk to someone who says they spend hours cleaning their room and never get anything done, I immediately know what’s probably going on: They’re trying to tidy and organize at the same time, which doesn’t usually work because those are very different tasks! Tidying is the act of putting things in their places-clothes in drawers and dishes in cabinets, for example.
Don’t try to tidy and organize at the same time. Here are my five best tidying and cleaning tips that won’t add to that “I’m drowning” feeling. The good news is that having a functional space-one that makes you feel a little less scattered and a lot more at peace-is in reach, even if you feel like you have no clue where to start.
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