Looking for cleaning tips to make cleaning your home easier? Top homemaking bloggers share their favorite cleaning tips to help you get your home clean in no time.
A freshly deep cleaned home is such a lovely thing. In some ways I look forward to things like spring cleaning, the end results are great but it can be a lot of work.
We’ve been in this house for two years this April and it’s time to look at our organization and fix things that aren’t working. I also need to get rid of some stuff. It’s a small home, which means less time cleaning but also means you have to stay on top of clutter.
I asked some of my favorite homemaking bloggers for their cleaning tips because homemaking bloggers have some of the best cleaning tips! Of course, I need to share these great tips with you as well, can’t keep all of this to myself.
The Best Cleaning Tips
Jobs that Take 10 Minutes or Less
There are likely times when cleaning is just overwhelming. Breaking larger tasks up into bite-size pieces can really help you overcome the panic and feeling of being overwhelmed. I think most of us can spare ten minutes.
A Modern Homestead has a great list of jobs that take 10 minutes or less and will have your home spotless in no time. I love all of her great recipes, frugal living tips, and homesteading information.
Getting Organized With Banker Boxes
So often if you look at Pinterest for organizing tips you are left feeling like you need to spend a small fortune on fancy organizers. While I love a trip to the Container Store and enjoy some of those fancy organizers, simple is often just as good if not better.
Life with Dee has a great idea for affordable and functional organizing using Banker Boxes. I love all of the advice she shares for having a beautiful and intentional life. And I’m not just saying that because she happens to be my mom.
We are used a lot of Bankers Boxes when we moved. They are easy to use since they have handles, we had some around, and they are pretty cheap. We were able to use some boxes multiple times since we didn’t have to move all at once. And now once we are done with them I can use them for some organizing.
Green Cleaning Ingredients You Should Never Mix
You know I love green cleaning. There are very few cleaners I buy anymore because I prefer making them myself. They are cheap, effective, and I know what’s in them.
There are some things to remember when making green cleaners though. Some of the great natural ingredients shouldn’t be mixed. When somethings are mixed they can neutralize each other or even create a dangerous reaction.
Bren Did is always sharing such great information and projects, including great homemade cleaner recipes. She also has shared which green cleaning ingredients shouldn’t be mixed so you can make better and safer cleaners.
Cleaning Your Counters with Vinegar
Speaking of green cleaning ingredients, vinegar is one of my favorites! It can do so much and is totally safe. I buy it by the gallon I use so much of it.
You can now even buy pre-made vinegar cleaners! So those that aren’t into the DIY thing can still have awesome, safe cleaners. I love those great products like this that are now hitting the market.
Pulling Curls shares lots of great cleaning tips that are perfect for busy moms, or anyone really. I really love her post about cleaning your counters with vinegar.
Simple Ways to Deep Clean & Organize Your Home
Like I said I need to do some decluttering and spring cleaning. I always love reading people’s tips on these topics because it’s often nice to try something new.
Organized Motherhood has some really great deep cleaning and organization tips, including how to maintain a clean home. Her blog is always a great place to go for organization tips that are practical.
What to do When Your Whole House is a Mess
Sometimes things happen and our homes just get out of hand. Maybe it’s an illness or just too much on our plates. It happens and it can be overwhelming.
Artful Homemaking has a great emergency cleaning plan that can help you get your house in order when the whole thing is a mess. Don’t forget to check out her other great posts on homemaking while you are over there. She also has some delicious recipes.
I hope you enjoyed these tips as much as I did. If you have a great cleaning tip share in the comments. I’d also love to hear who are your favorite homemaking bloggers. I’d love to find some new blogs to check out.
Deanna
Thanks for sharing my post and for all these other great tips. I’m almost excited about spring cleaning now. Almost. 😉
Nicole
Almost:D
Lisa Sharp
haha, yes almost. 😉
Mayara
10 minutes of daily tasks to a cleaner house? Will definitely have to try that one out! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Sharp
Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?
Jenny
I need to check this out because in addition to the regular spring cleaning, we’re prepping for a move so I really need to deep clean everything.
xoxo, Jenny
Lisa Sharp
I’m prepping for a move as well. Good luck! 🙂
Brooke at Silver Lining
I’ve been needing to do lots of storage and organizing projects. The bankers box organizing is just what I need. Thank you!
Lisa Sharp
Glad you liked the tip! Hope it helps!
Sheila
Wow! Great tips, I’m going to have to use these for my upcoming Spring Cleaning!
Lisa Sharp
Glad you liked them. Good luck with spring cleaning! Be sure to check out my other cleanings posts as well. 🙂
alicia
I love this!! Thanks!!
Lisa Sharp
You’re welcome.
Joanne
Well I’m not so excited about cleaning usually but I love when I listen music and clean.Often after this my boys get at home and again everything is a mess 🙁 I need something that doesn’t spent much time at cleaning so I will not be so furious that my boys don’t help me at all and I spent much at the time cleaning the house…I’m so tired! Thank you for the tips!
John
Thanks for the tips, Lisa. (y)
Beth
I had to read several of the posts you linked, and they didn’t disappoint! I really hate cleaning when there are so many other things to do, but I also like having a home that is clean and organized. I appreciate all the tips in helping to balance things.
Lisa Sharp
Glad you enjoyed them!
Alix Maza
What great tips! Thanks for sharing them.
Lisa Sharp
Glad you liked them. Hope they help!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
So many great tips to keep on hand! I love cleaning with vinegar, and I love the idea of doing a 10-minute clean up — great idea!
Lisa Sharp
Glad you like the tips! Vinegar is so useful!
Becky @ Disney in your Day
Looks like there’s tons of great information here. I really need to get my house more under control.
Lisa Sharp
Glad you liked the tips! Hope they help.
Jasmine
When it comes to cleaning, I have a specific way to do it. I definitely need to try out some of these tips.
Lisa Sharp
It’s nice to sometimes try mixing things up to see if you can make it easier. Glad you liked the tips.
Jiawun | Beauty Nerd By Night
Such a great roundup post, Lisa! I’ve just cleaned out my room a couple of days ago and I still need to do the rest of the house so this came at the perfect time!
Lisa Sharp
I’m so glad you liked them and the timing worked out well!
Anna Andsten
Hi Lisa!
Thank you for collecting together all these awesome cleaning tips!
I love having my house clean too, but I think every one of us has hard time to get motivated with cleaning. Whenever I don’t really feel like making order in my home, I try to find some new cleaning tricks to try. It always makes me excited about cleaning again!
I have been interested about green cleaning lately. This is why I have been trying to find some new recipes for home made cleaning remedies. Thank you for including them here too!