Some of us, whether we like to admit it or not, are not the tidiest of individuals. Whether it’s because of a busy schedule, laziness, or just not knowing where to start, our rooms can easily become cluttered and messy.
However, regardless of the reason, that doesn’t mean you should have to live in chaos! There is still a way to quickly and efficiently clean your room in just 10 minutes. The goal is to be fast (yet efficient) by working smarter, and not harder.
Whether you have an emergency visit from your parents or unexpected guests, these 10 hacks will help you conquer the chaos and leave your room looking clean and organized in no time. Here are 10 hacks to help you clean your room in just 10 minutes.
1. Get the Old Timer Out
Sometimes, pressure can be a great motivator. One way of putting pressure on yourself is by setting a timer for 10 minutes and trying to clean as much as you can before the time runs out. This hack does a few things: first, it ensures you don’t get sidetracked or distracted. Second, it gives you a sense of urgency and motivation to work quickly. And third, it ensures you don’t spend too much time on cleaning your room (we wouldn’t want that, would we?).
2. Throw Away Your Trash
You may think this is an obvious tip, but there’s a bit more than meets the eye here. When the rubbish is thrown out by professional rubbish removal companies, it allows you to declutter and organise much easier and faster. Contrast this to leaving the trash in your room, which takes up space and can make it difficult to see what needs to be cleaned or tidied.
You can incorporate storage solutions into the existing sections or add a new section specifically focused on storage. Below are the revised sections with storage tips included:
3. Invest in Storage Solutions
Want to declutter your place fast? Then it helps to have storage solutions for all your stuff. It’s much easier to organise your belongings when you have designated spaces for them.
Storage solutions can include:
Boxes & baskets – Perfect for keeping loose items contained.
Shelves – A great way to maximise vertical space.
Multi-purpose furniture – Ottomans, beds with drawers, and foldable desks help save space while adding functionality.
If you still lack space after using these, consider donating or even storing items in a facility. Self storage in London, for example, has boomed in recent years due to the increasing need for extra space. If you have a nearby facility, it can be a great way to free up some space and declutter your room.
4. Pick Up Everything From the Floor
This tip can instantly make your room look more organised and tidy. Start by picking up everything from the floor and sorting them into piles of trash, laundry, and items that belong elsewhere in your room.
If you have a lot of clothes on the floor, consider investing in a hamper or laundry basket to keep them contained. This will not only make it easier to transport dirty laundry to your washing machine but also prevent clothes from piling up on the floor again.
You can also add hooks or a coat rack near your door to hang up coats, bags, and other items that tend to end up on the floor.
5. Start with the Big Things First
When it comes to decluttering and organizing, it’s best to start with the big things first. This includes furniture, large items of clothing like coats and jackets, and other bulky items.
Once your floor is clean, start by tackling large items like your bed, desk, and dresser. Rearrange these, then work your way to smaller items, i.e. lamps, books, and other miscellaneous items. This will quickly give the impression of a more organised and spacious room.
During this stage, you can apply the The ‘One-Touch Rule.’ This means each item should only be touched once. For example, when sorting through your clothes, make a decision about each garment and put it in either the keep or donate pile. This will save you time and prevent items from ending up back where they started.
6. Make Your Bed
If you’re cleaning your bedroom, don’t forget to make your bed! A neatly made bed can instantly make a room look cleaner and more put together. Plus, it will also help you resist the temptation of throwing clothes on your bed instead of putting them away.
7. Open the Window and Wipe Down Surfaces
Ventilation is key in a clean and fresh-smelling room. Open your windows to let in some fresh air, and wipe down surfaces with a multi-purpose cleaner. Since you’ve already decluttered all items (big and small) this will be a quick and easy task.
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8. Use a Broom or Vacuum
Now that you’ve decluttered and wiped down surfaces, it’s time to give your floors some attention. Depending on the type of flooring in your room, use a broom or vacuum to get rid of any dust, dirt, or debris. Make sure to get into all the corners and under furniture.
If your floors are carpeted, don’t forget to give them a good vacuuming. You can also use a carpet deodorizer to keep them smelling fresh.
9. Use Air Fresheners
To keep your room smelling fresh and clean, use air fresheners or scented candles. These will not only mask any odors but also give your room a pleasant scent. Remember to do this at the end, since you want all bad odours from cleaning to be gone before adding a scent.
10. Do a Final Walkthrough
Ding, ding, ding! Your 10 minutes are up! But before you go, do a quick walkthrough of your room to make sure you didn’t miss anything. If you did miss anything and simply waste anymore time, make a mental note of it and come back to it later.
Since you know it doesn’t take that long to keep your room clean, try to do a quick declutter and wipe down surfaces every day. You’ll quickly find that your 10 minute cleaning sessions will get shorter and shorter as you keep up with daily maintenance. Plus, coming home to a clean and organised room will give you peace of mind and help reduce stress.
In conclusion, keeping your room clean doesn’t have to be a daunting task that takes hours on end. By implementing these simple tips, you can easily maintain a clean and fresh-smelling room in just 10 minutes a day.
Remember to declutter, wipe down surfaces, use a broom or vacuum, use air fresheners, do a final walkthrough, and keep up with daily maintenance for a tidy and stress-free living space. Happy cleaning!
Some of us, whether we like to admit it or not, are not the tidiest of individuals. Whether it’s because of a busy schedule, laziness, or just not knowing where to start, our rooms can easily become cluttered and messy.
However, regardless of the reason, that doesn’t mean you should have to live in chaos! There is still a way to quickly and efficiently clean your room in just 10 minutes. The goal is to be fast (yet efficient) by working smarter, and not harder.
Whether you have an emergency visit from your parents or unexpected guests, these 10 hacks will help you conquer the chaos and leave your room looking clean and organized in no time. Here are 10 hacks to help you clean your room in just 10 minutes.
1. Get the Old Timer Out
Sometimes, pressure can be a great motivator. One way of putting pressure on yourself is by setting a timer for 10 minutes and trying to clean as much as you can before the time runs out. This hack does a few things: first, it ensures you don’t get sidetracked or distracted. Second, it gives you a sense of urgency and motivation to work quickly. And third, it ensures you don’t spend too much time on cleaning your room (we wouldn’t want that, would we?).
2. Throw Away Your Trash
You may think this is an obvious tip, but there’s a bit more than meets the eye here. When the rubbish is thrown out by professional rubbish removal companies, it allows you to declutter and organise much easier and faster. Contrast this to leaving the trash in your room, which takes up space and can make it difficult to see what needs to be cleaned or tidied.
You can incorporate storage solutions into the existing sections or add a new section specifically focused on storage. Below are the revised sections with storage tips included:
3. Invest in Storage Solutions
Want to declutter your place fast? Then it helps to have storage solutions for all your stuff. It’s much easier to organise your belongings when you have designated spaces for them.
Storage solutions can include:
If you still lack space after using these, consider donating or even storing items in a facility. Self storage in London, for example, has boomed in recent years due to the increasing need for extra space. If you have a nearby facility, it can be a great way to free up some space and declutter your room.
4. Pick Up Everything From the Floor
This tip can instantly make your room look more organised and tidy. Start by picking up everything from the floor and sorting them into piles of trash, laundry, and items that belong elsewhere in your room.
If you have a lot of clothes on the floor, consider investing in a hamper or laundry basket to keep them contained. This will not only make it easier to transport dirty laundry to your washing machine but also prevent clothes from piling up on the floor again.
You can also add hooks or a coat rack near your door to hang up coats, bags, and other items that tend to end up on the floor.
5. Start with the Big Things First
When it comes to decluttering and organizing, it’s best to start with the big things first. This includes furniture, large items of clothing like coats and jackets, and other bulky items.
Once your floor is clean, start by tackling large items like your bed, desk, and dresser. Rearrange these, then work your way to smaller items, i.e. lamps, books, and other miscellaneous items. This will quickly give the impression of a more organised and spacious room.
During this stage, you can apply the The ‘One-Touch Rule.’ This means each item should only be touched once. For example, when sorting through your clothes, make a decision about each garment and put it in either the keep or donate pile. This will save you time and prevent items from ending up back where they started.
6. Make Your Bed
If you’re cleaning your bedroom, don’t forget to make your bed! A neatly made bed can instantly make a room look cleaner and more put together. Plus, it will also help you resist the temptation of throwing clothes on your bed instead of putting them away.
7. Open the Window and Wipe Down Surfaces
Ventilation is key in a clean and fresh-smelling room. Open your windows to let in some fresh air, and wipe down surfaces with a multi-purpose cleaner. Since you’ve already decluttered all items (big and small) this will be a quick and easy task.
8. Use a Broom or Vacuum
Now that you’ve decluttered and wiped down surfaces, it’s time to give your floors some attention. Depending on the type of flooring in your room, use a broom or vacuum to get rid of any dust, dirt, or debris. Make sure to get into all the corners and under furniture.
If your floors are carpeted, don’t forget to give them a good vacuuming. You can also use a carpet deodorizer to keep them smelling fresh.
9. Use Air Fresheners
To keep your room smelling fresh and clean, use air fresheners or scented candles. These will not only mask any odors but also give your room a pleasant scent. Remember to do this at the end, since you want all bad odours from cleaning to be gone before adding a scent.
10. Do a Final Walkthrough
Ding, ding, ding! Your 10 minutes are up! But before you go, do a quick walkthrough of your room to make sure you didn’t miss anything. If you did miss anything and simply waste anymore time, make a mental note of it and come back to it later.
Finally – Keep Up with Daily Maintenance
Since you know it doesn’t take that long to keep your room clean, try to do a quick declutter and wipe down surfaces every day. You’ll quickly find that your 10 minute cleaning sessions will get shorter and shorter as you keep up with daily maintenance. Plus, coming home to a clean and organised room will give you peace of mind and help reduce stress.
In conclusion, keeping your room clean doesn’t have to be a daunting task that takes hours on end. By implementing these simple tips, you can easily maintain a clean and fresh-smelling room in just 10 minutes a day.
Remember to declutter, wipe down surfaces, use a broom or vacuum, use air fresheners, do a final walkthrough, and keep up with daily maintenance for a tidy and stress-free living space. Happy cleaning!
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