<\/span>1. Doing laundry & ironing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nWe should not be complaining so much about doing laundry and ironing, seeing as we have washers and dryers with all sorts of features and fancy clothes irons. But, even with all that technological advancement, doing laundry and ironing are still unpleasant activities that take time. You have to sort your laundry based on color, put it in the washer, move it into the dryer, and then the real \u201cfun\u201d begins \u2013 folding everything, ironing the items that need ironing, and putting the laundry back in the closets. How can you make it simpler? Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n
\n- Use separate laundry baskets for whites, blacks, and colored clothes.<\/li>\n
- Do your laundry throughout the week, as soon as you have enough dirty clothes for one cycle. Postponing until the weekend means you\u2019ll have to spend at least half a day doing multiple loads of laundry.<\/li>\n
- Take the clothes out of the dryer as soon as the cycle stops and fold them immediately. This will drastically reduce the need for ironing.<\/li>\n
- Switch your classic clothes iron for a clothes steamer<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s a lot faster, and easier to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>2. Decluttering<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThere are the big decluttering sessions that you need to do at least a couple of times each year, sorting and reorganizing your stuff so that you don\u2019t get overwhelmed by possessions. Then there are the small decluttering spells that you probably do every weekend, putting away toys, books, clothes and so on. Tedious as it is, decluttering is also necessary \u2013 but you can simplify the task, and your work, by using self storage<\/a>.<\/p>\nKeep the items you don\u2019t use on daily basis, such as seasonal items, sports equipment, various tools, and so on, in a self storage unit close to your home. This frees up a lot of space in your home for those items that you use daily and makes decluttering a far easier, and seldom mandatory, task. Self storage costs vary depending on where you live. For example, a 10\u2019x10\u2019 storage unit in Los Angeles<\/a> rents for about $206 per month, while the same type of storage unit in Chicago<\/a> costs about $124 per month. However, the price it\u2019s well worth it for a clutter-free, organized home.<\/p>\n<\/span>3. Cleaning the windows<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe silver lining about cleaning the windows is that it makes a pretty good workout \u2013 you can skip the gym that week with a clear conscience. But, even with that silver lining, washing the windows is both exhausting and annoying. Fortunately, there are a few things you could do to make it easier:<\/p>\n
\n- Avoid installing sprinklers close to the windows, and make sure that the outside space near floor to ceiling windows is paved. Flower beds might look great there, but the dirt will inevitably end up on your windows.<\/li>\n
- Dust the window screens regularly so dust and dirt doesn\u2019t transfer to the windows when it rains. It\u2019s a lot easier to dust the screens than to wash the windows.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t wash windows while the sun is shining on them. On one hand, you can\u2019t see what you\u2019re doing. On the other hand, the cleaning solution dries off quickly, and you\u2019ll end up with spots and stains on the windows.<\/li>\n
- You can use the pressure washer, followed by a squeegee, to clean the windows on the outside. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s fast and easy.<\/li>\n
- You can go high tech with window cleaning robot<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Also remember you can always hire a professional to handle this for you on a regular basis. Just check <\/span>the average price of window cleaning jobs<\/span><\/a> so you know you\u2019re getting a good deal.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/04\/House-chores-windows.jpg\")
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<\/span>4. Cleaning the bathroom<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nScrubbing tiles and unclogging the shower drain is the opposite of fun, but someone\u2019s got to do it. One simple way to make cleaning the bathroom easier is to tackle is to divide the work into smaller chores. For example, before hopping into the shower, in the evening, you could spray your sink and toilet with a leave-in cleaning solution. By the time you\u2019re done showering, you simply need to flush and wipe the sink. Or, wipe the counters while you\u2019re waiting for your face mask to do its job. Rinse the bathtub immediately after use, and buy overnight cleaners for the shower<\/a> to limit the need for scrubbing.<\/p>\n<\/span>5. Vacuuming<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nVacuuming the entire home must be done at least once per week \u2013 but, if you have a big family, with children and pets, you probably need to do it a lot more often, even daily. Fortunately, robot vacuum cleaners<\/a> have come a long way during the last few years, and now they\u2019re doing a pretty good job. Many of them are double duty nowadays, vacuuming and mopping the floors. Even if you\u2019re still going to need to use your big vacuum cleaner once in a while, those cute little robots drastically reduce the need for human intervention with this chore.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/04\/House-chores-vacuum.jpg\")
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<\/span>6. Cleaning the refrigerator and the freezer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>2. Decluttering<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThere are the big decluttering sessions that you need to do at least a couple of times each year, sorting and reorganizing your stuff so that you don\u2019t get overwhelmed by possessions. Then there are the small decluttering spells that you probably do every weekend, putting away toys, books, clothes and so on. Tedious as it is, decluttering is also necessary \u2013 but you can simplify the task, and your work, by using self storage<\/a>.<\/p>\nKeep the items you don\u2019t use on daily basis, such as seasonal items, sports equipment, various tools, and so on, in a self storage unit close to your home. This frees up a lot of space in your home for those items that you use daily and makes decluttering a far easier, and seldom mandatory, task. Self storage costs vary depending on where you live. For example, a 10\u2019x10\u2019 storage unit in Los Angeles<\/a> rents for about $206 per month, while the same type of storage unit in Chicago<\/a> costs about $124 per month. However, the price it\u2019s well worth it for a clutter-free, organized home.<\/p>\n<\/span>3. Cleaning the windows<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe silver lining about cleaning the windows is that it makes a pretty good workout \u2013 you can skip the gym that week with a clear conscience. But, even with that silver lining, washing the windows is both exhausting and annoying. Fortunately, there are a few things you could do to make it easier:<\/p>\n
\n- Avoid installing sprinklers close to the windows, and make sure that the outside space near floor to ceiling windows is paved. Flower beds might look great there, but the dirt will inevitably end up on your windows.<\/li>\n
- Dust the window screens regularly so dust and dirt doesn\u2019t transfer to the windows when it rains. It\u2019s a lot easier to dust the screens than to wash the windows.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t wash windows while the sun is shining on them. On one hand, you can\u2019t see what you\u2019re doing. On the other hand, the cleaning solution dries off quickly, and you\u2019ll end up with spots and stains on the windows.<\/li>\n
- You can use the pressure washer, followed by a squeegee, to clean the windows on the outside. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s fast and easy.<\/li>\n
- You can go high tech with window cleaning robot<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Also remember you can always hire a professional to handle this for you on a regular basis. Just check <\/span>the average price of window cleaning jobs<\/span><\/a> so you know you\u2019re getting a good deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/span>4. Cleaning the bathroom<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nScrubbing tiles and unclogging the shower drain is the opposite of fun, but someone\u2019s got to do it. One simple way to make cleaning the bathroom easier is to tackle is to divide the work into smaller chores. For example, before hopping into the shower, in the evening, you could spray your sink and toilet with a leave-in cleaning solution. By the time you\u2019re done showering, you simply need to flush and wipe the sink. Or, wipe the counters while you\u2019re waiting for your face mask to do its job. Rinse the bathtub immediately after use, and buy overnight cleaners for the shower<\/a> to limit the need for scrubbing.<\/p>\n<\/span>5. Vacuuming<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nVacuuming the entire home must be done at least once per week \u2013 but, if you have a big family, with children and pets, you probably need to do it a lot more often, even daily. Fortunately, robot vacuum cleaners<\/a> have come a long way during the last few years, and now they\u2019re doing a pretty good job. Many of them are double duty nowadays, vacuuming and mopping the floors. Even if you\u2019re still going to need to use your big vacuum cleaner once in a while, those cute little robots drastically reduce the need for human intervention with this chore.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/span>6. Cleaning the refrigerator and the freezer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Keep the items you don\u2019t use on daily basis, such as seasonal items, sports equipment, various tools, and so on, in a self storage unit close to your home. This frees up a lot of space in your home for those items that you use daily and makes decluttering a far easier, and seldom mandatory, task. Self storage costs vary depending on where you live. For example, a 10\u2019x10\u2019 storage unit in Los Angeles<\/a> rents for about $206 per month, while the same type of storage unit in Chicago<\/a> costs about $124 per month. However, the price it\u2019s well worth it for a clutter-free, organized home.<\/p>\n The silver lining about cleaning the windows is that it makes a pretty good workout \u2013 you can skip the gym that week with a clear conscience. But, even with that silver lining, washing the windows is both exhausting and annoying. Fortunately, there are a few things you could do to make it easier:<\/p>\n Also remember you can always hire a professional to handle this for you on a regular basis. Just check <\/span>the average price of window cleaning jobs<\/span><\/a> so you know you\u2019re getting a good deal.<\/span><\/p>\n Scrubbing tiles and unclogging the shower drain is the opposite of fun, but someone\u2019s got to do it. One simple way to make cleaning the bathroom easier is to tackle is to divide the work into smaller chores. For example, before hopping into the shower, in the evening, you could spray your sink and toilet with a leave-in cleaning solution. By the time you\u2019re done showering, you simply need to flush and wipe the sink. Or, wipe the counters while you\u2019re waiting for your face mask to do its job. Rinse the bathtub immediately after use, and buy overnight cleaners for the shower<\/a> to limit the need for scrubbing.<\/p>\n Vacuuming the entire home must be done at least once per week \u2013 but, if you have a big family, with children and pets, you probably need to do it a lot more often, even daily. Fortunately, robot vacuum cleaners<\/a> have come a long way during the last few years, and now they\u2019re doing a pretty good job. Many of them are double duty nowadays, vacuuming and mopping the floors. Even if you\u2019re still going to need to use your big vacuum cleaner once in a while, those cute little robots drastically reduce the need for human intervention with this chore.<\/p>\n<\/span>3. Cleaning the windows<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/span>4. Cleaning the bathroom<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>5. Vacuuming<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n<\/span>6. Cleaning the refrigerator and the freezer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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