A Clutter-free Home
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Posted by Wei Yin Wong Mar 28, 2009 |
While I'm not a total clean freak, I can't stand the thought of living among clutter. I thought most people are like me until I keep getting comments from visitors on how clean and tidy my home is. The remarks are certainly flattering but the thing is, I don't see why it's so hard to keep the house clutter-free.
Well, it's a little hard to keep things organized at home if there are tiny ones leaving toys, books and food crumbs everywhere. But what if there are no small children in the house. Surely older kids can be taught to help with a bit of tidying up. And in adult-only households, tidying up is even easier.
I suppose I should thank my lucky starts that my kids are pretty good at organizing their own things, particularly my older one. Eight-year-old boys aren't particulalry known for thier meticulous ways of packing up toys and books but that's how Joshua is. He knows exactly what should go where. His younger sister has picked up the habit. So I don't spend that much time cleaning up after them.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of my husband. I still need to clear up magazines, newspapers, books and junk mail that he scatters all around the floor!
Having the right storage solutions is a big part of keeping the home organized. These come in various sizes and shapes to accommodate a wide range of items. Stationery, toys, books, shoes, clothes, etc, should have their own little homes. And whenever possible and practical, label the containers properly.
Another great way to keep the house organzied is by asking other family members to help out. I'll have to find ways to get my spouse to his share of cleaning up. Fortunately, I don't have too many problems getting help from my kids!
For more ideas on keeping the home clutter-free, read my following articles.
Getting Kids to Do Household Chores