10 Things You Didn't Know You Needed for a Tidy Home...or to Fake a Tidy Home
Baskets: I also call these the “F#%k it bucket” because it's a great way to quickly hide toys, remotes, or just random things that end up in the living room or out in the open, stylish. Which baskets can be expensive, like these stunning Big Sur Baskets from Serena and Lily, or less costly like these Milk Crate Water Hyacinth Baskets from Target. Price doesn’t have to be an issue while trying to get organized.
Steam Mop: These are amazing for quickly sanitizing and cleaning floors like tile, wood, BUT did you know that you can drag this baby into the shower and steam the floors and walls and even the glass! I use a moderately priced but well-reviewed steam mop from Amazon.
Fabuloso: Maybe I have lived in Florida too long, but it isn’t clean unless it smells like Fabuloso. But real talk, this is a great disinfectant and also great for cutting grease, mildew, and soap scum. For a quick freshen up around the house, I pour a few caps full of the purple Fab (its the best scent, ok…fight me) in the toilets. One flush and the bathroom smells clean even if you didn’t do a full scrub down.
Ruggable: I know you’re hesitant to try these washable rugs, but I am telling you, it is AWESOME! I love a light-colored area rug, but with a kid and a dog, they tend to get pretty disgusting. With a Ruggable area rug, I can wash and dry it easily. FOr the cost of a professional carpet cleaning company or to rent those awful machines, you can just buy a Ruggable and make an end with the fuss.
The Baseboard Buddy: You will be shocked at the difference it makes when the baseboards, trim, and doors of your house are clean. It’s kind of a super pain in the a$$, so I have this Baseboard Buddy that works miracles.
Clear Containers: In the pantry, for your makeup, in the refrigerator, and glass bowls on the counter, clear containers are a great way to help yourself stay organized, for the space to look and feel tidy, and to keep yourself accountable for straightening up. I highly suggest investing in some Container Store selections, but on a budget, I always trust Target.
Laundry Baskets: The Great thing about laundry baskets is that they are way more useful than just for laundry. Use them for sorting and storing toys in the play area, bath toys, extra linens, or out of season clothes. Depending on the storage area, you can usually find a laundry basket to fit.
Microfiber Everything: Mops, cleaning clothes, fan brushes, wands, whatever. I just need microfiber for all of my cleaning needs because it whisks away dog fur and dust and makes it look like I took a reasonable amount of time to clean when I was probably watching IG reels for longer than it took to dust.
Squeegee: Yes, its awesome for glass in showers and windows…but it also removes dog hair from carpets and upholstery, puts up wallpaper, cleans up counter spills, and helps when fine dust (like flour) is spilled and needs to be vacuumed up.
A ritual: Try to have a daily, weekly, and monthly routine of cleaning or tidying.
Start the morning with making beds, emptying the dishwasher. End the evening with a loaded dishwasher and a tidy couch or shared family space. Wipe down the bathrooms when you’re brushing teeth for bed, and try to walk around a few times a day and place items left around the house into the “F**k it buckets” or laundry baskets. Having a tidy looking home doesn't mean you have to frequently clean like a mad person. It just means getting into a habit of clearing the chaos.
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed for a Tidy Home…
Or To Fake A Tidy Home
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