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Discover 15 principles and life hacks for maintaining a clean and tidy home efficiently with practical tips from Yulia.

## Key Takeaways

- Starting with the hardest task boosts motivation for the rest of the day.
- Promptly completing chores prevents mental clutter and saves time.
- Multitasking with appliances and cooking increases productivity.
- Small, consistent efforts maintain cleanliness better than occasional deep cleans.
- Focusing on key areas like kitchen and bathroom enhances overall home comfort.

## What the video covers

- Start your day by tackling the most difficult or unpleasant cleaning task first to gain motivation.
- Avoid procrastination by doing chores immediately to prevent tasks from piling up and causing discomfort.
- Use multitasking to maximize efficiency, such as running appliances simultaneously and cooking multiple dishes at once.
- Adopt a continuous cleaning mindset, similar to self-care, rather than relying on occasional deep cleans.
- Clean spills and messes immediately to avoid extra effort later.
- Regularly check rooms for small improvements like folding blankets or trimming plants to maintain tidiness.
- Prioritize cleanliness in key areas like the kitchen, toilet, and bathroom sink to feel comfortable and presentable.
- Make full use of household appliances to save time and reduce physical effort.
- Use short 'minute tasks' during waiting times to keep the home orderly.
- Maintain a proactive attitude towards household tasks to increase overall satisfaction and reduce stress.

Answers

## Questions about this video

What is the best way to start cleaning according to the video?

The video suggests starting with the most difficult or unpleasant task first to gain a sense of accomplishment and motivation for completing other tasks.

How does multitasking help in household chores?

Multitasking helps by allowing you to run multiple appliances at once and perform several cooking or cleaning tasks simultaneously, making the process faster and less tiring.

Why is it important to clean spills immediately?

Cleaning spills immediately prevents them from drying and becoming harder to remove, saving effort and keeping surfaces cleaner with less work.

## Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown

00:00

Speaker A

A huge hello to everyone, and welcome to my channel. My name is Yulia, and today we are going to talk about cleanliness and order in the home. I will share my secrets and the principles I follow in order to always keep my home clean and tidy. And if you are interested in such videos, of course, do not forget to support me. Subscribe to my channel if you haven't subscribed yet. Be sure to click the bell so you don't miss any new videos. And share in the comments what secrets and life hacks you have so that you can clean less, while the house remains just as clean, neat, and tidy. I think that all people are divided into those who do not like to clean and those who love to clean. And even though I love to clean, that doesn't mean I'm ready to spend all my free time cleaning, constantly caring only for my home. Of course, there are many interesting things around, and so even though I love to clean, I still try to make sure I do it as rarely as possible. That is, to clean more efficiently. In my view, cleaning the house is a continuous process that can be compared to self-care. I mean, you can't go without taking care of yourself for, say, 30-40 years and then hope to change everything in a day or a month. The same applies to cleaning. If you don't like cleaning, if you have never cleaned, then don't count on doing one super deep cleaning in a single day and having it stay that way. The first thing I would advise is to start your day as energetically and actively as possible. What do I mean by that? If you have several tasks ahead of you, one of which is more large-scale, global, difficult for you, or simply the most unpleasant for you, then I would start with that one. Let me explain why. Because once you've done that task, you get a kind of additional motivation. You are pleased with yourself that you finally got it done, and you're ready to move mountains, as they say. That is, you can use that inspiration to finish a bunch of smaller tasks afterward. But if you start with ordinary routine tasks, then most likely you won't have any strength or desire left to do something global. For example, if I had to organize the walk-in closet first and then dust other rooms, all of them, I would take care of the closet first because it would likely take a lot of time, and it might turn out that I wouldn't have enough time left to dust. But on the other hand, I would get a sense of satisfaction from the fact that I finally sorted out my wardrobe. And I’m sure that the next day I would find an extra five minutes to dust everything while in such an uplifted state. The next principle I try to stick to is not to put off until later what can be done now. For example, I try not to let chores and household tasks pile up. This also applies to all other tasks that come up. Like going to the store, paying the phone bill, utilities, and everything else. Because otherwise, it turns out that unfinished business causes constant discomfort, since whether you like it or not, your mind keeps returning to those undone tasks. This way you waste your energy, and you also end up feeling dissatisfied with yourself, because you’ll have to do them anyway, but if you do everything at once, it’s much faster and more efficient. What do I mean by that? For example, if the washing machine cycle is finished, I go and hang the laundry right away so that it doesn't sit there, smell, or go musty, as they say. Or, for example, if I've taken the laundry down after it dried, I try to fold it and put it away immediately, again, so that it’s not lying around causing discomfort and creating visual clutter. And you'll have to do that work anyway. I prefer to do it right away so that it’s just more pleasant to be around. Oh, and by the way, if you do many tasks promptly and on time, they can be done much faster. This applies, for example, to weeding, as trivial as that may sound. It’s much easier and faster to just loosen the soil in about five minutes while the weeds are still small. If the weeds have overgrown, I think everyone knows you can work on that garden bed long and hard until you get it all cleared. Or, for example, regarding cooking. If I spill something or something leaks onto the stovetop, I try to clean it up immediately so that, first of all, it doesn't dry on. That way, you just swipe it with a cloth, and it’s clean. Well, if it has already dried on, then you certainly have to spend your nerves and your effort to get it all off. I also prefer multitasking, even though my husband scolds me for it. Well, they say that men and women think a bit differently, but I try to do several things at once. Let me explain what that means. So, first of all, I try to make the most of the appliances I have in the house. If I need to do laundry, I load the washing machine first thing in the morning. If I planned to bake bread that day, I set up the bread maker right away. If I planned to make yogurt, I set up the yogurt maker, and so on and so forth. I can run the robot vacuum in parallel. And I do this so that the equipment I own doesn't just sit idle, and also to enjoy these modern conveniences, because I don't really understand why someone would buy, say, a dishwasher and then not use it. I know there are people who only use it when they have guests over, and wash everything by hand the rest of the time. Well, that doesn't really make much sense to me either. Of course, you can do everything yourself. You can wash by hand, sweep the floor, and choose not to use a vacuum. But if there is an opportunity to do all this faster and ease our workload, then I prefer to take that opportunity. And I think many will agree with me, because this way you get more done while getting less tired at the same time. I also include cooking multiple dishes at once as part of multitasking. If I put on some soup, for instance, while the water is boiling, I can put on a second pot to make compote or marinate some meat for dinner. In short, I try to use my time to the fullest. I mean, it never happens that I put a pot of water on and just sit there waiting for it to boil. No. Either I do some other cooking tasks in parallel, or I do some so-called "minute tasks" right there, without leaving the room. For example, pouring new grain into a container, washing dishes I don't need anymore, putting them in the dishwasher, wiping down horizontal surfaces, or watering the plants. It all takes just a couple of minutes, but at the same time, you are using your time efficiently instead of just sitting there waiting for the water to boil. The next principle I try to stick to is "here and now." What do I mean by that? It means that when I'm in a room or leaving it, I take a quick look around to see what I can quickly improve to make it look cleaner and tidier. For example, if I walk into the living room and see a throw blanket just lying there unfolded. Folding it takes just half a minute, but the room will look much neater right away. Or, for example, walking past the dresser, I noticed that a leaf on a flower started to dry out. Of course, it looks unsightly and makes the room look a bit more untidy. Trimming that leaf takes literally just a couple of seconds, but at the same time, the room will look tidier again. Next is what I call a "little thing." For me, those little things are the kitchen, the toilet, and the bathroom sink. Even if the rest of the house is sparkling clean, but, for instance, the toilet is dirty, or the bathroom sink or kitchen, I will feel unhappy with myself, I will feel uncomfortable, because for me, these places are first and foremost associated with cleanliness. This applies both to my home and all the places where I go. And these are all the places people see as soon as they come to our home. Therefore, naturally, I try to make sure these places look as clean as possible, and, accordingly, are as clean as possible. And by nature, I am a squeamish person, so I try to keep these specific areas perfectly.

00:16

Speaker A

tidy. And if you are interested in such videos, of course, do not forget to support me. Subscribe to my channel if you haven't subscribed yet. Be sure to click the bell so you don't miss any new videos. And share in the comments

00:32

Speaker A

what secrets and life hacks you have so that you can clean less, while the house remains just as clean, neat, and tidy. I think that all people are divided into those who do not like to clean and those who love to clean. And

00:52

Speaker A

even though I love to clean, that doesn't mean I'm ready to spend all my free time cleaning, constantly caring only for my home. Of course, there are many interesting things around, and so even though I love to clean, I still

01:10

Speaker A

try to make sure I do it as rarely as possible. That is, to clean more efficiently. In my view, cleaning the house is a continuous process that can be compared to self-care. I mean, you can't go without taking care of

01:28

Speaker A

yourself for, say, 30-40 years and then hope to change everything in a day or a month. The same applies to cleaning. If you don't like cleaning, if you have never cleaned, then don't count on doing one super deep cleaning in a

01:44

Speaker A

single day and having it stay that way. The first thing I would advise is to start your day as energetically and actively as possible. What do I mean by that? If you have several tasks ahead of you, one of which is more

02:00

Speaker A

large-scale, global, difficult for you, or simply the most unpleasant for you, then I would start with that one. Let me explain why. Because once you've done that task, you get a kind of additional motivation. You are pleased with yourself that you finally got it

02:17

Speaker A

done, and you're ready to move mountains, as they say. That is, you can use that inspiration to finish a bunch of smaller tasks afterward. But if you start with ordinary routine tasks, then most likely you won't have any strength or desire left to do

02:36

Speaker A

something global. For example, if I had to organize the walk-in closet first and then dust other rooms, all of them, I would take care of the closet first because it would likely take a lot of time, and it might turn out that I

02:54

Speaker A

wouldn't have enough time left to dust. But on the other hand, I would get a sense of satisfaction from the fact that I finally sorted out my wardrobe.

03:06

Speaker A

And I’m sure that the next day I would find an extra five minutes to dust everything while in such an uplifted state. The next principle I try to stick to is not to put off until later what can be done now. For example

03:22

Speaker A

, I try not to let chores and household tasks pile up. This also applies to all other tasks that come up. Like going to the store, paying the phone bill, utilities, and everything else. Because otherwise, it turns out that unfinished

03:39

Speaker A

business causes constant discomfort, since whether you like it or not, your mind keeps returning to those undone tasks. This way you waste your energy, and you also end up feeling dissatisfied with yourself, because you’ll have to do them anyway, but if

04:01

Speaker A

you do everything at once, it’s much faster and more efficient. What do I mean by that? For example, if the washing machine cycle is finished, I go and hang the laundry right away so that it doesn't sit there, smell, or go

04:18

Speaker A

musty, as they say. Or, for example, if I've taken the laundry down after it dried, I try to fold it and put it away immediately, again, so that it’s not lying around causing discomfort and creating visual clutter. And you'll

04:39

Speaker A

have to do that work anyway. I prefer to do it right away so that it’s just more pleasant to be around. Oh, and by the way, if you do many tasks promptly and on time, they can be done much

04:52

Speaker A

faster. This applies, for example, to weeding, as trivial as that may sound. It’s much easier and faster to just loosen the soil in about five minutes while the weeds are still small. If the weeds have overgrown, I think everyone

05:11

Speaker A

knows you can work on that garden bed long and hard until you get it all cleared. Or, for example, regarding cooking. If I spill something or something leaks onto the stovetop, I try to clean it up immediately so that,

05:28

Speaker A

first of all, it doesn't dry on. That way, you just swipe it with a cloth, and it’s clean. Well, if it has already dried on, then you certainly have to spend your nerves and your effort to get it all off. I also prefer

05:46

Speaker A

multitasking, even though my husband scolds me for it. Well, they say that men and women think a bit differently, but I try to do several things at once.

05:58

Speaker A

Let me explain what that means. So, first of all, I try to make the most of the appliances I have in the house. If I need to do laundry, I load the washing machine first thing in the morning. If I planned to bake bread

06:14

Speaker A

that day, I set up the bread maker right away. If I planned to make yogurt , I set up the yogurt maker, and so on and so forth. I can run the robot vacuum in parallel. And I do this so

06:29

Speaker A

that the equipment I own doesn't just sit idle, and also to enjoy these modern conveniences, because I don't really understand why someone would buy , say, a dishwasher and then not use it . I know there are people who only use

06:46

Speaker A

it when they have guests over, and wash everything by hand the rest of the time . Well, that doesn't really make much sense to me either. Of course, you can do everything yourself. You can wash by hand, sweep the floor, and choose not

07:00

Speaker A

to use a vacuum. But if there is an opportunity to do all this faster and ease our workload, then I prefer to take that opportunity. And I think many will agree with me, because this way you get more done while getting less

07:18

Speaker A

tired at the same time. I also include cooking multiple dishes at once as part of multitasking. If I put on some soup, for instance, while the water is boiling, I can put on a second pot to make compote or marinate some meat for

07:37

Speaker A

dinner. In short, I try to use my time to the fullest. I mean, it never happens that I put a pot of water on and just sit there waiting for it to boil. No. Either I do some other

07:51

Speaker A

cooking tasks in parallel, or I do some so-called "minute tasks" right there, without leaving the room. For example, pouring new grain into a container, washing dishes I don't need anymore, putting them in the dishwasher, wiping down horizontal surfaces, or watering

08:11

Speaker A

the plants. It all takes just a couple of minutes, but at the same time, you are using your time efficiently instead of just sitting there waiting for the water to boil. The next principle I try to stick to is "here and now." What do

08:30

Speaker A

I mean by that? It means that when I'm in a room or leaving it, I take a quick look around to see what I can quickly improve to make it look cleaner and tidier. For example, if I walk into the

08:48

Speaker A

living room and see a throw blanket just lying there unfolded. Folding it takes just half a minute, but the room will look much neater right away. Or, for example, walking past the dresser, I noticed that a leaf on a flower

09:05

Speaker A

started to dry out. Of course, it looks unsightly and makes the room look a bit more untidy. Trimming that leaf takes literally just a couple of seconds, but at the same time, the room will look tidier again. Next is what I call a "

09:22

Speaker A

little thing." For me, those little things are the kitchen, the toilet, and the bathroom sink. Even if the rest of the house is sparkling clean, but, for instance, the toilet is dirty, or the bathroom sink or kitchen, I will feel

09:42

Speaker A

unhappy with myself, I will feel uncomfortable, because for me, these places are first and foremost associated with cleanliness. This applies both to my home and all the places where I go. And these are all the places people see as soon as they

10:02

Speaker A

come to our home. Therefore, naturally, I try to make sure these places look as clean as possible, and, accordingly, are as clean as possible. And by nature , I am a squeamish person, so I try to keep these specific areas perfectly

10:20

Speaker A

clean so that they are always pleasant to use. The situation is exactly the same with the kitchen. For example, I can't start cooking if there are dirty dishes in the sink, or if the countertops aren't wiped down, if the

10:36

Speaker A

table is cluttered—I can't just set it all aside and start cooking. I have to clear all that away first, and then cook in cleanliness and order. And likewise, I can't go to bed until my kitchen is completely tidied up. So

10:54

Speaker A

that when I walk into the kitchen in the morning, I start my day with cleanliness and order, so that I can enjoy making breakfast and having it as well. I think everyone has their own " little thing" regarding this. For some,

11:08

Speaker A

it's an unwashed floor; for others, it's dust on the shelves. Well, there can be a ton of examples. So, what was I leading up to with all this? To the fact that if you have such a "little thing," you need to take care of it,

11:21

Speaker A

again, primarily so you don't get hung up on it. That is, you do it and forget it, and it already feels like the house is cleaner; you’ve already gained moral satisfaction and motivation to do something else. I would also include

11:36

Speaker A

this principle: finally do that thing you’ve been putting off for a long time. For everyone, again, it can be something different. For example, you've been putting off clearing out the garage, the basement, or the walk-in closet, sorting through your

11:55

Speaker A

things, or maybe repotting your plants. Well, there can be a ton of different options here. Everyone will have their own. And I would advise doing that first. Or, if the task is really big and bulky, like clearing out a garage

12:15

Speaker A

or a walk-in closet. Of course, many are intimidated and put off by the fact that it will take a lot of time, but then you can do it differently and start cleaning zone by zone. That is, let's say, today we clean the right

12:32

Speaker A

side, tomorrow the left, or today we clear the loft, and tomorrow we clear the shelves. Or, for example, today we sort the dresses, the day after tomorrow we sort the trousers. Well, in general, you get the idea that the

12:49

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principle can vary. You can set yourself some small, manageable goals and achieve them. And as you reach these small goals, you'll start to feel happy with yourself, you'll be satisfied, and that's how you'll find the motivation to keep going. I try to

13:10

Speaker A

follow this exact same rule for my least favorite chores. I try to either break them into parts or combine them with more pleasant activities. So, for example, I'll honestly admit that I don't like fixing clothes, like if a

13:29

Speaker A

button has fallen off or something needs to be stitched. And when the kids were little, of course, that kind of work would always pile up, and I never wanted to take it on. So I tried to combine business with pleasure, pairing

13:46

Speaker A

those unpleasant chores, for example, with watching a movie or listening to an audiobook I’d wanted to hear for a long time. Or, for instance, I could call someone, and with the conversation , everything got done much faster. So,

14:02

Speaker A

yes, you can try sticking to a rule like that as well. The next rule I’d highlight is to use tips and life hacks from other people, other homemakers, and of course, your own methods so that housework brings you more satisfaction

14:20

Speaker A

and you get it done faster. Of course, there are a ton of different methods.

14:26

Speaker A

You can stand there scrubbing every fork and spoon, or you can do it all much faster. Or, for example, if you’ve burned something, you can stand there trying to scrape it off with a knife or a sponge or something

14:39

Speaker A

else. You can, once again, use a life hack and get it done much faster using, uh, baking soda or oxygen bleach; just boil a pot of water, add the soda or bleach, and it will all happen much quicker. Or here is a life hack that I

14:59

Speaker A

discovered by accident, but now I use it actively, and thanks to it, I wash my kitchen sink less often. First, I wash the sink completely, then I dry it off. Once completely dry, using a paper towel or a cloth, I apply vegetable oil

15:17

Speaker A

and rub it into the surface. As a result, the sink looks brand new and shiny. And thanks to the film that is created, all the water rolls off and less limescale forms. Well, since we have very hard water, this is relevant

15:35

Speaker A

for us, because before, if you didn't wipe it after each use, the limescale would show up right away. But now I don't have to wipe the sink after using it, and nothing shows. The next principle I also try to follow is to

15:53

Speaker A

clean up right after myself if I happen to spill something or am doing something. For example, if I'm cooking, I try to put dishes in the dishwasher while I'm cooking and wash anything that doesn't go in the dishwasher right

16:09

Speaker A

away. That means knives, or wooden utensils. Or, for example, if I spill something on the stovetop, I prefer to wipe it up immediately so that it doesn't dry on, which makes the job faster. And for those who don't know,

16:32

Speaker A

I'll share that it's much easier to remove spills from a warm stovetop than when it has cooled down. I don't mean scalding hot, just when it's still nicely warm. At that point, you just need to wipe it, and it leaves no

16:47

Speaker A

streaks or anything. That's why I try to do it that way. Or, for instance, if I see that I've splashed the backsplash , I wipe it down right away. It takes literally a couple of seconds. And you don't have to stand there later

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Speaker A

scrubbing off the dirt once it's dried on. The next principle I consider fundamental, and it really helps to maintain cleanliness and order in the house while saving time, which is important, is that every item must have its own place, even the smallest one.

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Speaker A

This also includes the fact that if you use something and don't need it anymore , you should put it back in its place immediately. I would also add that you need to choose spots for items that are not only convenient to reach for, but

17:37

Speaker A

also just as easy to put back. Because often, if it's inconvenient to put an item back, we put it off, we might set it down and think, "Oh, I'll put it away later." And eventually, that's where it stays. Of course, it's hard to

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determine that right away. Therefore, if I see that in the process of using something it becomes inconvenient, I start reorganizing and thinking about how to improve the storage. And, by the way, this principle always reminds me of a cartoon from my childhood. I don't

18:12

Speaker A

know if you've seen it, where, you know , there's something you just can't find . And my mom would tell me using words from that cartoon that, so you don't have to look for things, you should put them back in their place. I always told

18:25

Speaker A

this same saying to my children when they were small, and they got used to putting everything back in its place right away. Because of that, they don't waste extra time looking for things later, and they always know where they

18:38

Speaker A

can find them. And, speaking of children. Many people say that it is impossible to keep a house clean and tidy if you have children. It’s one thing when you live alone, and another thing when you have children. Well, of

18:53

Speaker A

course, absolutely, in that case keeping the house clean and tidy is much harder, but then again, it all depends on you. And as a mother of three, I can say that everything is possible if you just have the desire.

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Speaker A

Of course, children aren't born with a sense of absolute cleanliness or a desire to clean up. You have to instill this in them, gradually teach them, and show them by your own example. If a child sees that you come home, hang up

19:24

Speaker A

your jacket after taking it off, take off your shoes and put them in the closet, and take, for example, a wet umbrella, open it to dry, and only then put it away. When they grow up and can do everything themselves, they will do

19:40

Speaker A

exactly the same thing. But if they see that you come home, throw your things around, yet expect them to clean up after themselves, then, of course, the child gets the feeling that for some reason some people are allowed to drop

19:55

Speaker A

things, while others are not. This also applies to children's toys. We never had a situation where toys were scattered all over the house. Even though we had a lot of toys and three children. Well, you can imagine that,

20:11

Speaker A

of course, one child plays with one thing, the second with another, but nevertheless, there was never a sense of chaos because I tried to instill the rule that after you play, you clean up after yourself. Of course, at first we

20:26

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cleaned up together, in different ways. That is, it could be turned into a game , like seeing who could do it faster.

20:34

Speaker A

Or, for example, you pick up the cars, and I’ll pick up the blocks. Who do you think will finish tidying up faster ? Or you put away the doll clothes, and I'll stack the dolls. And again, whoever is faster could get a reward,

20:49

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for example, a trip to the movies, or the park, or maybe buying something tasty. That’s all normal, because naturally, every effort should be rewarded. Well, for a child, this is a form of work in itself. They learn to

21:06

Speaker A

work on themselves, to become neater and more organized. And, of course, this is primarily work on oneself. And what kind of person a child grows up to be depends first and foremost on us, the parents, because we lead by our own

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Speaker A

personal example. When a child sees that the house is always clean and tidy , they will strive to maintain that cleanliness and order. Speaking of children, it’s worth noting or highlighting separately that in the home where you live, naturally, it

21:39

Speaker A

shouldn't just be you cleaning. Even if you do all the main housework, all other family members must respect you and help maintain that cleanliness.

21:53

Speaker A

Because it’s certainly hard to struggle and achieve anything if you’re the only one cleaning. And everyone else just comes home and throws their things wherever they want.

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Speaker A

Therefore, that is also, of course, hard work. There are different ways to handle this. You can try to persuade, or you can talk about what you did during the day, because often it seems: "Well, what did you actually do? Dusted

22:22

Speaker A

, right? Or maybe vacuumed or washed something, but in principle, it's not visible." Or you could, for instance, try this: suppose you don’t clean anything at all for a week and let your family see what happens if you suddenly

22:41

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stop. Believe me, it works very effectively, because everyone wants to come home to a clean, cozy, and pleasant place, and no one wants to live in chaos or a dump. Well, you know yourself that living together is hard

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Speaker A

work, so unfortunately, that’s unavoidable too. But at the same time, you shouldn’t allow family members to see you only as a housewife who goes around cleaning, scrubbing, and polishing everything. You must not let that happen. You must first and

23:21

Speaker A

foremost respect yourself and your labor, because maintaining a home is real work too. It is exactly the same as any other job. It’s easy to show an example of how much this would all cost if you were to hire someone. So,

23:36

Speaker A

how much would it cost to have someone come in to clean, wash, and vacuum for you; how much to do the laundry; how much to have all your clothes mended or minor repairs done; how much you'd have to pay for cooking and so on—all so

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Speaker A

that your family members respect your work. Also, and by the way, you can, especially with children, do things like team cleaning. For example, you mop the floor, you vacuum, you dust, and next time you can switch roles.

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Then everything gets done faster and more efficiently, compared to having one person do it all alone versus splitting it among everyone. And, by the way, I personally stick to a principle where if I need to get something done and, say, have a limited

24:28

Speaker A

time, I set a timer. It really motivates you and works great. You wouldn't believe it. If you've never done it, give it a try. You'll be surprised how much you can get done in 10 or 15 minutes. You can set any time

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interval you like. And, by the way, I also combine tasks; for example, when I'm working on videos for a long time, I set a timer for myself and then do housework by the timer as well. But I think everyone knows that working at a

25:01

Speaker A

computer for too long is harmful and you need to take breaks. Yeah. And as my mom used to say, doing a different kind of work is also a form of rest. So , for example, I set a timer for myself

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to work for an hour. Once the timer goes off, that's it. I get up and set a timer for 15 or 10 minutes, depending on the situation. And in those 10 minutes, I start cleaning whatever I can clean quickly. For example, folding

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laundry, watering plants, or loading or unloading the dishwasher. Basically, any small tasks that don't take much time but still need to be done. Right.

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And at the same time, I’m killing two birds with one stone. I feel like I've rested from the computer, and at the same time, I've accomplished something useful. But the most important thing here is to strictly follow the timer.

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Because if you miss the signal and keep going, I know from my own experience that you can get carried away and keep cleaning indefinitely. So, or keep working at the computer indefinitely, so once you hear the signal, you get up

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and go. And by the way, using a timer for chores is a great motivator, especially if you have guests coming over; you set a timer and quickly clean up everything that's left out in plain sight. It's clear that no one will be

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looking inside your shelves, but you can, for example, clear off surfaces, quickly dust, or clean the sink and the toilet. You can always get that done in time. So, take note of that if you didn't know already. You'll actually be

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surprised at how much you can get done in just 20 minutes. I also have a rule, a principle, that all vertical surfaces must be clean. At eye level. I mean, it's obvious I don't dust the tops of the cabinets every day, but everything

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that's at eye level or lower needs to be clean. This applies to the dresser, the kitchen countertops, and my desk.

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Basically, I keep it from being cluttered or piled up anywhere. This, of course, ties into the point about putting everything back in its place.

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But if you start cleaning this way, you'll notice that your rooms will look much tidier. And the next point I'd include is decluttering and conscious consumption. Certainly, you need to declutter periodically, looking at what you use and what you don't. And since

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it's such an endless and long process, you can again break it down into zones.

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For example, this month you declutter clothes, next month you do books, then a week later you declutter kitchenware and ruthlessly part ways with things.

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Well, I mean part ways, of course. Look at your things and the items you want to get rid of so you aren't just thoughtlessly throwing everything away.

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For instance, I can sell some, collect some for the church, or give some to friends or family, because items I'm tired of but that are still in good condition can be used again. Or maybe they're no longer needed in the house,

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but I can use them in the garden, or give them to my husband for the garage.

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Exactly. So, of course, you need to constantly review things and approach this reasonably. It doesn't mean you should go throw everything away and buy it all new tomorrow, or give everything away and then not have a bowl to mix

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dough in, for example. So there shouldn't be any extremes, you just need to approach everything reasonably, because we are all different. Some love minimalism, some love maximalism, and everyone has a right to that. There.

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But as life shows, over time tastes change, and priorities become different . And don't be sorry to part with things, because by clearing space around us, we cleanse our energy and make it more comfortable to be at home

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near beautiful and pleasant things. Unlike, for example, an old battered sofa, where every time you walk by it, you think about how tired you are of it and can't stand the sight of it.

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Therefore, if there are such things, you need to think about what to do with them. Either get rid of them, or perhaps, like in the example with the sofa, reupholster it, and walking by it , you will already be happy with this

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new item. In order to be at peace with yourself, everything around you should be satisfying. Because if there is chaos and discomfort around you, then of course, there can be no talk of any inner harmony. These are the rules and

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principles I try to stick to in order to keep my home clean and tidy. I hope this information will be useful to you.

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Maybe you already use all these principles. Maybe you have some other secrets of your own. So don't be shy, write in the comments. Let's make our homes cleaner, cozier, and more beautiful together. Well, we will see you very soon. Bye-bye everyone. M.

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