How to Make Your Home Easy to Clean: Tips for Busy Moms
One of the biggest challenges moms face is keeping their home clean and manageable, especially when life feels chaotic with kids, schedules, and responsibilities. If you’re looking for how to make your home easy to clean, this post will help you with simple tips and strategies to set up a clutter-free space that practically cleans itself.
I recently posted in our group about how I did a quick declutter session at home to set up our space to work for us, and not against us after having our last baby. This wasn’t my first time decluttering. I had already decluttered my home long before this. After having my baby, I found myself going through it again to make sure our space continued to stay simplified and manageable.
So, if you’re wondering how you can make your home easier to clean, even after you’ve decluttered it once, this is for you. Let’s dive into what it looks like to maintain a clutter-free space and how decluttering can simplify your daily life and keep things running smoothly
I’m going to share some personal stories from my postpartum experience, offer you practical advice for making your home easier to clean, and show you how decluttering is the key to achieving this.
Simplifying Your Home Makes Cleaning Easier
When I did this, I was two weeks postpartum, breastfeeding a baby, and feeding a toddler. I was running on adrenaline and hormones. But I also knew that decluttering was the key to making my life easier in the long run. It’s not about having a perfectly clean house every day but creating a space that works for you, not against you.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep saying it until you’re tired of hearing it—make your home work for you. That’s the secret to making it easy to clean. When you simplify and declutter, the things you own serve a purpose, and you’re not constantly managing excess.
Decluttering in Small Sessions
During my postpartum phase, I started with small purge sessions, focusing on areas that were causing the most frustration. I got rid of broken toys, stuffed animals that were no longer useful, and maternity clothes I knew I wouldn’t wear again. This small declutter helped me feel more in control, and I wasn’t overwhelmed by the process.
Pro Tip: Decluttering in small, manageable chunks is a great way to start. You don’t have to declutter your whole house in a day. Focus on one area at a time—maybe a drawer, a closet, or just one corner of a room.
Postpartum Nesting: Making My Home Work for Me
When I was two weeks postpartum, my energy was focused on surviving the newborn phase. My days were spent feeding the baby, resting, and keeping things running as smoothly as possible. During that time, I did a lot of thinking about how important it is to set up a home that works for you.
A cluttered home can make everything feel harder. You spend more time cleaning, more time searching for things, and more time stressed out about the mess. When your home is set up intentionally, with only what you need and love, it becomes so much easier to keep it clean.
Toy Clutter and How to Manage It
One of the biggest clutter challenges for moms is toys. Kids can quickly accumulate too many toys, leading to constant messes and frustration when it’s time to clean up. I’ve been there!
Here’s the thing—you don’t need a million toys to keep your kids happy. In fact, less is often more. When I was decluttering my kids’ toys, I realized we didn’t need three bins of doll accessories or 800 magnet tiles. We just needed enough to keep them entertained without overwhelming them (or me!).
Pro Tip: When decluttering toys, focus on quality over quantity. Choose a few versatile toys that your kids really enjoy, and let go of the rest. Set up designated storage spaces for each type of toy so that clean-up is quick and easy.
Creating a Home That’s Intuitive and Easy to Maintain
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love Montessori-inspired home setups. While I don’t follow the Montessori method to the letter in my own home, I’ve incorporated elements of it to make our space more intuitive for the kids and easier to maintain.
For example, we have low shelves where my kids can access their toys and easily put them away when they’re done. I’ve also minimized the number of toys available at any given time, which reduces clutter and makes cleaning up a breeze.
Pro Tip: Use the Montessori principle of “a place for everything and everything in its place.” When your kids know exactly where their toys go, it’s easier for them (and you!) to tidy up quickly.
How to Make Your Home Easy to Clean: Key Strategies
If you want a home that’s easy to clean, here are some strategies you can start using today:
- Declutter first: The less stuff you have, the easier it is to clean. Focus on getting rid of things that are broken, unused, or don’t add value to your life. Start small and work your way through each room.
- Set up designated spaces: Have a dedicated spot for everything in your home. This makes it easier to put things away and reduces the amount of time spent searching for lost items.
- Involve your kids: Teach your kids how to clean up after themselves by making it easy for them to help. Use bins, baskets, and low shelves so they can take ownership of their space.
- Create cleaning routines: Establish simple cleaning routines that work for your family. You don’t need to clean your entire house every day—just focus on a few key tasks, like wiping down surfaces or sweeping the floor.
- Limit what comes into your home: Be mindful of what you bring into your home. Whether it’s toys, clothes, or kitchen gadgets, make sure that new items have a purpose and a place before they come in the door.
How a Solid Plan Can Help You Stay Focused
Decluttering isn’t always easy, but having a solid plan will help keep you focused and on track. That’s why I created the Decluttering Simplified course, which is designed specifically for moms who need a step-by-step guide to declutter their homes efficiently.
If you’ve ever started decluttering only to get distracted or overwhelmed, this course is for you. It’s packed with practical tips, daily prompts, and strategies to help you pick up right where you left off—no more starting and stopping, no more feeling like you’re not making progress.
When you follow the Decluttering Simplified plan, you’ll be able to create a home that works for you, making it so much easier to clean and maintain. You’ll also have the mental clarity that comes with living in a clutter-free space.
Ready to Make Your Home Easy to Clean?
If you’re ready to declutter and create a home that’s easy to clean, join the Decluttering Simplified course today. With a solid plan to keep you focused and on-task, you’ll finally have the tools to tackle your clutter and create a space that works for your family.
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