We love a good hack for getting things done with a little less effort and Redditors are sharing some. A recent post from a user shares, “I’m always trying to find a balance between being lazy and keeping things clean.” They asked others to share their “lazy cleaning hacks” that actually work and thousands of people chimed in with theirs.
“Wipe Your Bathroom Down Right After a Shower” - Doing it when everything is steamy makes it all much easier to clean.
“Put a Donation Bag in Your Closet” - The days of closet clean-outs could be over if you just keep a bag in your closet and just toss things you don’t want or that don’t fit in as soon as you realize it. When it gets full, you just drop it off to donate and add a new bag to the closet.
“Be Strategic About Where You Keep Your Cleaning Supplies” - Another Redditor advises keeping cleaning supplies in certain spots around the house, like in the bathroom, so they don’t have to go to the garage or kitchen to get the counter spray.
“Set a Timer” - When you just can’t bring yourself to clean, try setting a timer for 25 minutes, then do as much as you can in that time. They say it’s a good motivator and you’ll get more done than you expect.
“Avoid Entering (or Leaving) a Room Empty-Handed” - Every time you go from one spot in the house to another, take something to put away with you. Think of it like the “full hands in/full hands out” restaurant rule, but for your home.
“Spring Into Action While the Coffee’s Brewing” - Similar to the “set a timer” method, one Redditor recommends trying to do little tasks in the kitchen while the coffee maker is brewing. From unloading the dishwasher to wiping the counters down, any task will leave you with a cleaner kitchen.
“Pause Before Taking the Trash Out” - We usually want to grab the bag and get it over with ASAP, but this tip recommends doing a quick sweep of the fridge or pantry first to look for any expired food. Then you just toss it with the garbage and you’re done.