These Super Easy Tasks Will Keep Your Space Tidy

Select a certain day and/or time during the week and commit to a full-on scour and scrub. Break out the cleaning products, move from room-to-room and reach all of the back corners. Whether dusting, mopping or vacuuming, be sure to cover floor to ceiling.

After a long day of work, there is no better feeling than crawling into a perfectly made bed. By making your bed in the morning (and putting your pillows back in place), you’ll ensure a tidy space—and a comfortable and cozy sleep each night.

While it’s easy enough to toss your recently worn clothes on top of the ‘to wash’ pile in the corner of your room, using a hamper will keep your floor looking fresh and your dirty wear out of sight.

For those with too many clothes (a reminder to follow the one-for-one rule), in addition to your closet, use a coat rack to create extra storage. Perfect for hanging jackets, scarves and purses, trade by the front door for next to your ‘want to be’ walk-in.

Whether choosing the traditional look or something a little more fun and funky (an animal-based or fruit-based design), the jewellery tree is totally on-trend. Solving the all too familiar problem: a twisted and tangled necklace, the decorative piece not only sidesteps frustration, but also displays your favourites in style.

Prevent the pile-up of dirty dishes and reduce the number of dishwasher cycles by simply rinsing and reusing glasses, mugs and bowls. A drop of detergent and a quick rinse will do for sips and snacks such as juice, cereal and yogurt.

While it might sound tedious and time-consuming, marking ingredients and making labels will keep your cupboards and countertop in order. An easy afternoon DIY project, check out Pinterest for inexpensive ideas.

As previously mentioned, extra storage is key to keeping a space tidy. One of the most common ways to create extra storage (without paying for a mini-renovation) is by purchasing multi-purpose furniture. Promising an organized living area, hidden places and tucked away spaces store items not needed on a day-to-day basis.

While super easy-peasy, returning an item back to its original spot is not always second nature. If it’s not already one of your top takes for tidy living, taking the time to establish (and implement) a home for everything will simplify your routine.

Swap spring-cleaning for seasonal-cleaning. Give up the (overwhelming) ritual of next level clean and tidy for a simple and straightforward calendar. Break down the go-to list for spring-cleaning, mark each season with one sizable task and streamline the overall process.