#my parents cleaned the whole house every saturday and i just dont have the energy for all that

[trckstergods]

a list of things I do to keep my home clean that my parents never taught me because they're neurotypical neat freaks

I keep the laundry basket just. out. its at the foot of my bed so all my dirty clothes get into it

same with the trash can. things have to be as easy as possible for me. I had to get rid of my bathroom trash that had a lid on it because I wouldn't take the step to open it

have two sets of sheets. when you go to wash one immediately replace with the second set. I promise this is the way.

I have an over the door shoe organizer for all the miscellaneous shit you need sometimes but not often. hammer and nails/screws, flashlight, extra charging cables, batteries, electrical tape, you know the stuff.

I fill up a liter bottle ever week and set it behind my cats primary drinking container. when I notice it's low I just refill it right there. easy peasy

I also use that low water cue to check her automatic food dispenser. every time. yes multiple times a week. otherwise I'll never check it and then suddenly it's out and I have to go to the store when I really don't have the time.

I focus on one room every week to keep clean. I know this isn't feasible for everyone for a variety of reasons but last week I cleaned the bathroom. this week I'm going to focus on the living room. next week I'll do my bedroom. this does not really include general daily tidying up it's just the actual cleaning with soap and water and a vacuum/dust

I have kitchen cleaning supplies in the kitchen and bathroom cleaning supplies in the bathroom under both sinks. tbh it's the same stuff except the bathroom has toilet cleaner and the kitchen has dishwasher detergent. if you have multiple bathrooms consider keeping cleaning supplies in all of them! maybe it seems like a waste or excessive but I think it will help you actually clean if you struggle to get started with the task

I really want to buy new fun skincare stuff all the time. to curb this I have a little tray on my dresser that everything needs to fit into. if it's full I can't buy anything new or I need to get rid of something. this really helps me keep the stuff I actually use and love vs the stuff that isn't working for me. the only exceptions from the tray are the large bottles of micellar water, sunscreen, and body lotion.