Tidy house, tidy mind? It’s the thorn in our side.
Luckily, you don’t need to break your back or make any huge sacrifices. With a few clever tricks and a bit of discipline, you too can transform your chaotic home into a tidy house.
Here are the 10 golden rules that, trust me, will make you feel like the master of tidying up.
1. A place for everything
I know, putting everything in its place sounds boring. But trust me, it works. The best part? If you choose the “right” place, you’ll never have to look at that stuff again.
The cabinets with doors from Mobili Fiver are a lifesaver for keeping your house tidy: throw everything inside that depresses you, close the door, and voilà, a tidy house. No one will ever know that behind that elegant door lies chaos.
2. Keep your house tidy with decluttering
I know you love those things that “might come in handy one day.” The truth? You’ll never need them. It’s time to throw away the clutter, and trust me, you’ll feel much lighter. After all, with fewer things, it’s harder to make a mess, right?
If you can’t part with everything, there’s always the Iacopo chest of drawers to help you tidy your house. A glass top and three huge drawers where you can stash everything. Close the drawer, and problem solved.
3. Tidy your house with the Tomato technique
Who doesn’t love a good excuse to take a break every 25 minutes? With the Tomato technique, you set the timer, pretend to tidy up for 25 minutes, and then enjoy 5 minutes of rest. Repeat, and in an hour, you’ll have done things you never thought possible. You might even seem productive.Tomato
4. Put things away immediately, or pay for it later
Leaving things around is like playing Jenga with clutter. One plate in the sink today, a mountain of dishes tomorrow. To avoid this, don’t let clutter pile up: put everything away as soon as you finish using it.
To make it seem like you have everything under control, use the Emma extendable table: it has a hidden compartment underneath where you can stash tablecloths and cutlery. This way, you have extra space to store your things. Not bad, right?
5. 15 minutes a day for a clean and tidy house
You don’t need to spend hours and hours tidying up. Set the timer for 15 minutes a day, and you’ll feel like a little god of tidiness. You’ll be amazed at how little time it takes to turn chaos into a somewhat presentable space.
6. How to keep your house tidy by forcing the family to help
Do you know the trick to staying sane? Delegate!
Yes, it sounds absurd, but even the rest of the family can help. The trick is to convince them with a few false promises, or else force them with a few threats. They say there’s strength in numbers, and in this case, it’s absolutely true: it’s easier to keep the house tidy with two people than doing it alone.
Well, you can always hide everything inside our cabinets with doors and save yourself the trouble, right?
7. The hot spots: clutter has its favorite corners
Every house has those “hot spots” where clutter accumulates as if attracted by a magnet. Don’t ignore them: tidy those corners at least once a week, or it will become really hard to organize them.
8. Dead time: tidy your house when you have nothing else to do
You know those moments when you’re waiting for the oven to finish cooking or for the coffee to brew? They’re perfect for tidying up the house, putting away dishes, vacuuming, or folding a couple of socks.
I know, it doesn’t seem like much, but multiplied by all the coffees you wait for in a week, it really works miracles. Or just ignore everything and watch Netflix. That’s a lifestyle too, right?
9. Yes to multitasking, but don’t overdo it
Multitasking is one of those talents you either have or you don’t. But you can train it a bit. Learning to do several things at once can really help you keep your house tidy.
For example, you can watch Netflix while ironing or folding clothes, listen to a podcast while organizing the closet, or use those famous dead moments to do something else while waiting for the potatoes in the oven.
The important thing is not to lose focus, or you’ll find yourself putting folded clothes in the oven and potatoes in the closet 🤭.
10. Don’t accumulate, organize
The art of not accumulating is underrated. Don’t let useless objects invade your space. Buy boxes, use drawers, in short, organize!
If you need functional furniture, at Mobili Fiver you can find all the space-saving solutions perfect for you and your spaces!
For more ideas on how to keep your house tidy, read our articles on how to furnish a small house by optimizing space!
FAQ: Quick answers to keep your house tidy
In what order should you clean your house?
The ideal order is to always start from top to bottom: first remove dust from the furniture, then clean floors and surfaces. If there’s a bit of chaos, start by tidying up scattered objects, then dust, vacuum, and finally mop the floors.
How do you stop being messy?
Start with small habits: put things away as soon as you use them, avoid accumulating unnecessary items, and dedicate a few minutes each day to tidying up. Having functional furniture like those from Mobili Fiver, which allows you to hide clutter, can be a great help!
When cleaning the house, where do you start?
The best place to start is the most used room, often the living room or kitchen. Always start with one room, and don’t move to another until you’re finished.
Where to put backpacks at home?
If you want to avoid backpacks being scattered everywhere, create a dedicated space. A coat rack in the entryway or a well-organized cabinet with shelves or drawers are great solutions to keep everything tidy and out of sight.
