Working Mom Hacks: 10 Tricks for Keeping a Spotless House

Do you know that 4 out of 10 women in the United States are the sole providers of their family today? According to a report, in 1960, it was only 1 out of 10. So there has been a global rise in female workers around the world.

One of the main drivers is the reduced gender gap globally. Although it is still not close enough to the male segment of the society, the rate of female employment has been growing steadily.

Working moms find it tough to have a work-life balance. In addition to their work, they have to care for their family, and they have to keep their household in a spit spot condition.

Working moms support their families, both financially and domestically. Being a working mom, you must find yourself in a difficult position. But don’t worry, we have you covered; here are some handy little tricks to keep your house clean with a busy schedule:

1.    Teach Your Kids

There is only so much that you can do all by yourself. It does not matter how much time you put in keeping your house spotless. You will always have your hands full as long as there are children in your home.

One of the easiest ways to do it is to teach manners to your kids. You should get your children to help you with your daily chores. Distribute the tasks among them so you can easily manage all of them.

2.   Be Smart

Hard work is not the most fruitful way to succeed. Sometimes you have to be smart about it. Otherwise, you can only manage to burn yourself out.

One way to do it is to make a to-do list. Organize your list on the basis of the nature of the tasks. Always prioritize the important tasks. Also, never leave something for tomorrow.

3.   Organize Your Laundry

Laundry is a messy chore that every working mother has to deal with at least weekly. It’s always the boys’ room that looks like a dumping ground of clothes. It takes forever to separate the clean from the dirty ones.

To ave time, encourage organization by using laundry baskets:

• Use Baskets

We suggest you place baskets in every room—two in each room, one for clean clothes, and one for dirty.  Ask your kids to put the clothes in the specific basket. This way, you know which ones need washing and which ones don’t.

4.   Be Disciplined

Most of the time, working moms have trouble locating their belongings. Sometimes, you misplace the key to your car. Or you might forget where you put your coat yesterday. All of this makes your work harder and more time-consuming.

A simple trick to avoid this confusion is to have a disciplined routine and dedicated place for every item. When you enter your home, always put your belonging in their designated place. That means keys in the usual basket, coat in the cupboard or coathanger, and documents on your desk.

5.   No Drinks/Eatables Area

Children always seem to drop their food on the bed, sofa, or carpet. Cleaning the bedsheet might not be that tough. But the sofa and carpet cleaning can be a tiresome task for working moms. Time is a luxury that the working moms don’t always have. It can take almost all day to wash and dry it off. Therefore, you should not allow drinks/eatables on beds, sofas, or the carpets.

6.   Good Kitchen Skills

We know that you are a great cook. Your family loves the taste of your dishes. But after every meal, you leave a pile of dishes in the kitchen. That is not a healthy and disciplined approach.

• Untidy Kitchen and Health

A healthy meal is a big part of our growth. An untidy, dirty kitchen may become the cause of a disturbed stomach. Reportedly, it can lead to serious illness as well.

We suggest you develop a habit of washing the dishes after every meal. This way, you would not have a big pile to do at the end of the day. It will also give you peace of mind.

7.   Ready to Use Cleaning Supplies

Having a full stock of cleaning supplies is important to have a spotless house. Suppose you see a dirty spot on the carpet or the wall. And can’t seem to find cleaning supplies for it. You will put it off till tomorrow, then the day after tomorrow, etc.

The stains become stubborn with time. If you don’t wash it off right away, it may never easily go. Therefore, working moms should always have cleaning supplies stocked for ready use.

8.    Get Rid of Waste Items

We all find many extra things that are not in use anymore. It may be old clothes, furniture, or any other device in the household. It keeps going from one storeroom to another.

While you are organizing your stuff, separate the waste items. If you find no use for them, throw them out with the trash. This way, you will be able to save more space for useful things.

9.   Maintain a Clean Bathroom

Place a sponge in the bathroom for cleaning the mirror, tiles, and washbasin. Also, make it a habit to wipe the bathroom floor after every shower. Use anti-viral and anti-bacterial to sanitize the doorknobs and taps.

10.        Take a Break

You are an amazing working mom. You put in a lot of effort. It does not help anyone if you keep working without a break. So don’t be tough on yourself, and enjoy a break whenever you need it. This helps you to recharge your spirit to be the best.

Conclusion

Work-life balance may seem like an impossible goal for many working moms. It can be challenging, especially for new mothers. They may think that they would have to give up one of the things. But that should not be the case.

• Ask for Help

It helps your personality when you take on new challenges. But know when it is too much for you. Maturity is when you know when to ask for help. If it feels like a burden, talk to your family, and chalk out a plan.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be your job only to keep your house spotless. It should be done as a team!

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Arslan Hassan is an electrical engineer with a passion for writing, designing, and anything tech-related. His educational background in the technical field has given him the edge to write on many topics. He occasionally writes blog articles for Dynamologic Solutions.