10-second daily habits for a clean & tidy home

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  • @kristyu
    @kristyu  Рік тому +199

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    • @sarahnapier1865
      @sarahnapier1865 Рік тому +4

      A great tip I got was to daily, scrub you toilet bowI, just with the brush. I do this in the morning every day after I use the toilet. This takes all of 10 seconds to scrub up under the entire rim and in the bowl (you are in there anyway). By doing this daily, your weekly clean goes very quickly and you consume far less cleaning fluid.

    • @crazy4beatles
      @crazy4beatles Рік тому +3

      Those little habits of cleaning the sink when you're done or putting a towel away fall into the 1 minute rule. If something will take me under a minute to do, I do it right then. Because 1 minute is a negligible amount of time plus if left it will take longer to do later.

    • @se8163
      @se8163 Рік тому +2

      OMG! Krist Yu, You made my day. You gave this very busy woman many new, fresh ideas--and old reminders! I am ordering a few items that you suggested. I have been looking at Marie Kondo's organizing tips, and going through her book. I need to downsize and simplify. Your ideas are both simple, aesthetically pleasing, and very doable each day. PS: I *do* make my bed every morning and hang my towels neatly after showering (patting myself on the back). I cannot wait to dig into the rest of your videos. 🙂

    • @danigrigorescu8157
      @danigrigorescu8157 Рік тому

      I love your sink and how this is matching perfectly and is under the furniture margins (i do not know what is the right word in English, sorry)
      We are redesigning the kitchen and looking for a good model of sink that is under the table of furniture. How your was done? Is it so beautiful !
      Many thanks

    • @jacintaluna9138
      @jacintaluna9138 Рік тому +1

      Thanks you for these videos . I grown up without any guidance from parents. I seek knowledge on my own , and now with UA-cam i always try to watch video to know how to manage my lifestyle. I am struggling with housework. I hope you also produce video about how to wash stain clothes, period underwear, sock ,etc. How to fold clothes and iron clothes? Many things !

  • @user-javgtd
    @user-javgtd Рік тому +1072

    Growing up I was taught to just clean as I go (I.e. cleaning the sink after use, throwing away trash after it’s created etc.) and I’m forever thankful for it. I find I can quickly “deep clean” my home as often as I need without taking all day because there is never anything out of place. I can understand it being a difficult habit for one who wasn’t raised this way but that’s the biggest tip I can give anybody.

    • @TM15HAKRN
      @TM15HAKRN Рік тому +15

      It sounds easy
      But it isn't..
      One is always stressed.. This way.. Nd finding out faults in others this way...
      I. Despise.... People too
      Clean conscious..
      Stress is in the air... 😉😁

    • @user-javgtd
      @user-javgtd Рік тому +65

      @@TM15HAKRN It's not about stress or finding faults it's about doing your part. When one lives in a house it's their responsibility to clean up after themselves, something one is taught at a small age. Nobody is saying that being obsessively clean is normal, but doing mundane and basic tasks such as putting things back where it belongs or washing dishes is something everyone should do.

    • @amandarodriguez1752
      @amandarodriguez1752 Рік тому +17

      Im already old but started doing this and teaching my kids and at the end of the day seeing my house clean has helped me with anxiety a lot.

    • @ushiwakascow
      @ushiwakascow Рік тому +12

      I was raised like this too! I’m a little neurotic about things being clean and in place, so cleaning immediately has reduced my cleaning anxiety manifold.

    • @SRose-vp6ew
      @SRose-vp6ew Рік тому +30

      I appreciate you pointing out not everyone is raised this way. I had never heard of cleaning as you go and didn’t even notice other people did it until one friend actually pointed out the reason why her house is clean all the time was that’s what she did. I then watched her cook and was blown away as she would spill and wipe it up immediately rather than waiting till the end of the cooking experience when it was dried on and more exhausting to remove. She did the same with the tools she used to cook with she didn’t wait and let them pile up in the sink she washed them as she went and even reuse the same tools and multi-tasked cooking staples for a few freezer meals so to make fewer dishes over all and save hours of time. 🤯

  • @virginiawiles5373
    @virginiawiles5373 Рік тому +570

    I follow the rule “never leave a room empty handed”. Picking up small items as you leave a room (like a water cup or some socks on the floor) and putting them where they need to be is so simple. It also doesn’t give that anxious feeling of having to clean and then procrastinating. No overthinking, just one or two small items. It really does wonders. You just have to find systems that work for you! Loved this video

    • @sodotta
      @sodotta Рік тому +5

      loveee this

    • @franceshanna3724
      @franceshanna3724 Рік тому +9

      Oh I do this one too. We have stairs so I always place anything to go upstairs on the staircase ready and waiting for my next trip!

    • @suegreenland5989
      @suegreenland5989 Рік тому +6

      ​@@franceshanna3724 I do the same with things that go downstairs

    • @einstein76
      @einstein76 6 місяців тому +1

      A super-good idea! So simple. Thank you.

    • @sharit7970
      @sharit7970 2 місяці тому

      THIS!! Great rule!

  • @rubytheberry
    @rubytheberry Рік тому +1405

    These types of videos make me feel safe and calm for some reason. I hate messy surroundings but I’m not a tidy person so I’m always stressed out haha thx for inspiring me

  • @_raindrops
    @_raindrops 7 місяців тому +54

    1. Check produce daily
    2. Mini bin for chopping
    3. Splatter screen for frying food
    4. Put paper away instantly
    5. Add tiny wheels to large items to help move them while cleaning
    6. Fold plastic bags into triangles
    7. Gather and toss hair right away
    8. Put towels away properly
    9. Wipe spills around the sink right away
    10. Quickly tip-off any product you use from bottles

  • @thebeyondz
    @thebeyondz Рік тому +3243

    My biggest tip is that if you’ve been struggling with your mental health and keeping up with cleaning your space, it’s ok to take un-aesthetic and sometimes what feel like wasteful shortcuts while you work on healing. Can’t deal with piling dishes? Buy premade/frozen and/or use disposable plates. Can’t be bothered with lining up those baby bottles? Buy a bin and toss the clean ones in with reckless abandon. Anything you can do to simplify the process and create tiny victories…and let go of perfection.

    • @marta6755
      @marta6755 Рік тому +49

      That is such good advice, thanks. :)

    • @katelindrum3022
      @katelindrum3022 Рік тому +69

      I totally agree!! I’ve been on a real journey this year to clean up my space, and letting go of “perfect” was such a huge, huge milestone revelation.

    • @sammoulsdale701
      @sammoulsdale701 Рік тому +97

      Reckless and wasteful

    • @katelindrum3022
      @katelindrum3022 Рік тому +123

      @@sammoulsdale701 I absolutely 100% understand how this advice, out of context, would seem “reckless” and “lazy”! It’s about choosing feasible alternative habits/use of personal resources in order to increase one’s success rate.

    • @TM15HAKRN
      @TM15HAKRN Рік тому +14

      You are right
      Spot on!!!
      If finding it difficult to cope
      These alternatives are good..i too hv issues... Like you.
      Useful tips

  • @sniitzel
    @sniitzel 8 місяців тому +75

    When my room is messy I just grab a box and put every item in there, so the room looks clean. Then I give every item out of this box their true home. This makes it so much more tangible.

    • @carola6978
      @carola6978 7 місяців тому +13

      I'ts just hard then not to leave the stuff in the box forever 😅

    • @genregurl
      @genregurl 5 місяців тому

      I do this too.

    • @vicashu2518
      @vicashu2518 3 місяці тому

      Genius

  • @priscillajimenez27
    @priscillajimenez27 Рік тому +311

    I work in an office and handle the mail every morning. I started, not just recycling unwanted junk mail, but also either emailing or returning the mail to that company asking them to remove the address from their mailing/advertisement list or unsubscribe. I've been doing it for months now and barely get any junk mail at my job anymore. I've done that with my personal address as well and it's worked wonders.

    • @boomshine87
      @boomshine87 Рік тому +22

      I still get mail addressed to the people living here before me. I keep sending it back but they don't take note 🤷‍♀️

    • @kristywhited8857
      @kristywhited8857 Рік тому +7

      I've done that for MANY years now. It only took one time cleaning out the nasty, stinky, slimy hair clogged drain to prompt me to find a better way to manage the hair. Now it's my primary mission to prevent ANY hair from going down the drain and this is the easiest way I've found.

    • @rrrrrfffff
      @rrrrrfffff Рік тому +8

      @@kristywhited8857 think you replied to the wrong comment

    • @melissasheehan9084
      @melissasheehan9084 Рік тому +2

      same! the easiest way to spend less time going through mail is to have less of it 🙌 I’ve called companies and asked them to stop sending mail addressed to a previous resident that’s no longer there

  • @sparklej1142
    @sparklej1142 Рік тому +229

    This is a good video, Krist. I'm elderly so I tend to look at these tasks differently. I delight in doing most of them. When I was in college, I had a friend in a powerful job who, when stressed, like to clean his home. He said that he felt he had complete control over these little tasks, and somehow that made returning to the bigger world of work easier. As I aged, I began to understand. Life is like a joyous dance: enjoy the easy steps to get ready for the challenges. Blessings.

    • @tulinfirenze1990
      @tulinfirenze1990 Рік тому +10

      What beautiful wisdom that can only be procured through living life. Thank you so much. xx

    • @leahkarp29
      @leahkarp29 Рік тому +2

      I love this comment. There's so much truth in it.

    • @bitrudder3792
      @bitrudder3792 Рік тому +5

      Sparkle, I love this. I delight every day that I still have the capability of doing chores. I just thought of that recently, but it’s true. I’m not getting any younger and my body doesn’t easily get up and down from the floor to Clean things like baseboards and the base of the toilet or the far side of the tub. So I am grateful that I can still do so many things.

  • @Kazberhaf
    @Kazberhaf Рік тому +309

    1 .I always put things away after using them so I never have to tidy up.
    2. I rotate my cleaning jobs each week. One week strip the bed, clean sinks and bathrooms, one week all dusting and hoovering, so things definitely get done at least once a fortnight.
    3. I make it a rule to do everything imperfectly
    4. I use a dust buster or a carpet sweeper to keep floors free from bits …this means the house always looks vaguely tidy and clean.

    • @amstreater
      @amstreater Рік тому +9

      My partner picks a day for everything, eg Wednesdays he does floors. I’ve tried to do that but when it comes round to it I don’t want to 😅 I like your idea - gives a lot more time and takes pressure off yourself no to have to clean every single day.

    • @vanessasmith6925
      @vanessasmith6925 Рік тому +7

      I need to work on number 3. If I cant do it perfect by my standard I would postpone it or just not do it. I have clutter on my coffee table for weeks now..

    • @VaryaEQ
      @VaryaEQ 7 місяців тому +8

      ​@@vanessasmith6925Yeah, same. I once heard "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing poorly," and I'm trying to implement. Otherwise it just keeps getting put off forever.

    • @sunnyb73
      @sunnyb73 4 місяці тому

      “I made it a rule to do everything imperfectly” 🤯🤯 This is life-changing for me!

  • @amstreater
    @amstreater Рік тому +172

    A friend of mine recently told me about the “broken window” system. Based on the Broken Window Theory in crime policy (fixing small things like graffiti and littering leads to a decrease in crime), you can apply it to your home too. Identify which few messy situations really make you feel bad when you see them. For me it’s kitchen counters with crumbs/debris on, dirty dishes and lumpy/crooked sofa cushions. But I don’t really care about floors being super clean or windows and mirrors not being polished, for example. So I just focus on those things that make me feel worse, and in no time the place looks great. Also KC Davies in her book “How to keep house while drowning” she talks about rather than “cleaning” which can be endless, focus on “resetting the space” in whatever way makes sense for you. I find these tips really helpful to be more *emotionally* efficient with cleaning, which is just as if not more important than being functionally efficient.

    • @booker0110
      @booker0110 5 місяців тому +1

      That is very helpful advice, the idea of resetting a space makes everything less daunting when you’re struggling. Thanks

    • @intri8116
      @intri8116 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for the book recommendation, ima need it lol

    • @sharit7970
      @sharit7970 2 місяці тому

      yes, 'mess begets mess'

  • @chelseasummers2365
    @chelseasummers2365 Рік тому +73

    When it comes to storing a towel after showering, leave it stretched out to dry thoroughly before folding it and place it nicely on the towel rack.

    • @bitrudder3792
      @bitrudder3792 Рік тому +6

      Seriously, Chelsea, especially for those of us who live in humid climates! It’s not attractive, but I drape my towel over the edge of the tub after I shower. Then I can hang it up later in the day.

    • @hennahannnah
      @hennahannnah 9 місяців тому +12

      I stretch it out over the shower curtain rod so it can dry while I’m at work.

    • @MahoganyHues
      @MahoganyHues 9 місяців тому +2

      Exactly

    • @VaryaEQ
      @VaryaEQ 7 місяців тому +9

      Absolutely! I was shocked that hanging your towel isn't just standard procedure. Crumpled up towel = smelly towel. 🤮

    • @palapalak.8907
      @palapalak.8907 4 місяці тому +3

      I have to dry my wet towels in the dryer. High humidity near the water. We get lots of bugs in hot climate. They love moisture!

  • @elbow7654
    @elbow7654 Рік тому +49

    not only is this video super helpful, but the tips in the comments are also so so useful :) thank you krist and thanks to everyone in the comments

    • @TM15HAKRN
      @TM15HAKRN Рік тому +1

      Ya
      Nice suggestions
      You are right...
      Person with clean habits tend to admonish people who are not
      Clean freaks...
      Its outright
      Embarassing

  • @jocelynsloan7801
    @jocelynsloan7801 Рік тому +43

    I got really into decluttering and cleaning in 2020….once you start, there’s less to do each day because the cleaning is so minimal. Because it was cleaned the last time you used whatever you’re about to use. I’m doing this thing called “picking up after myself” and my mother should be so proud hahah! 😂 “Don’t put it down, put it away”.

    • @hennahannnah
      @hennahannnah 9 місяців тому +1

      With decluttering, you end up creating a place for items to be. Then it’s easy to put them away. Decluttering can be a big job, but it can also be approached in tiny actions throughout the day.

  • @celinepope
    @celinepope Рік тому +150

    As a full time university student who works, small but daily habits are NEEDED. thanks for sharing your videos!

  • @Becksnnc
    @Becksnnc Рік тому +68

    I give myself 30minutes each day to get chores done. It doesn't seem as overwhelming when I know it's only 30minutes. And I also end up getting more done because I'm on the clock lol

    • @thol2324
      @thol2324 Рік тому +5

      That's so smart. Thx for the idea!

    • @tiffanysalerno
      @tiffanysalerno Рік тому +5

      I do the same thing! And because there’s a certain amount of time versus a particular task, if the main parts of my house are clean on a particular day, then I consider what else I can do for part of my cleaning/organizing time - maybe clean out my car… Or clean out my purse… Etc.!

    • @hennahannnah
      @hennahannnah 9 місяців тому +1

      If I’m not motivated to do chores, I set a timer for 15 minutes and tell myself that’s all I “have” to do. I like completing against the clock to see how much I can do. Usually I get so much done that I reset the timer for more rounds, often room by room.

  • @Isabel-of4wq
    @Isabel-of4wq Рік тому +11

    Excellent ideas. Here’s my kitchen tip - line the bottom of your microwave (and regular oven) with parchment paper. Leave it there to catch oven drips and when you microwave something that might splash just put it under the parchment paper which is already there. Replace only when it’s dirty. Voila clean microwave.

    • @binsidas
      @binsidas 3 місяці тому

      Does the paper not burn?

    • @Isabel-of4wq
      @Isabel-of4wq 3 місяці тому

      Fair question …I was a little skeptical too until I tried it. I can attest I’ve had my oven to 375 degree for a hour once a week to bake and parchment paper (make certain it’s labeled parchment paper) doesn’t burn … it does get browned and after a month or so gets fragile and crisp so replace it then.

  • @kyxxit3664
    @kyxxit3664 Рік тому +36

    Something I've done is to keep cleaning supplies in areas where they are often used instead of just one location in the house. I have spray cleaner and a roll of paper towels in the laundry room where the litter box lives. It's easy to wipe off the washer and dryer as needed and wipe around the litter box. There is also a waste basket nearby for dryer lint and used paper towels. Other cleaning supply stations are under the bathroom sink, under the kitchen sink, and in the basement near the utility sink. I'm more likely to spray and wipe if I don't have to leave the area to retrieve cleaning supplies.

    • @tiffanysalerno
      @tiffanysalerno Рік тому

      Yes that’s a good idea!

    • @evelynggomezdebourne8297
      @evelynggomezdebourne8297 7 місяців тому

      I have 5 Windex spray bottles. Car, bath, kitchen … couple times a year I buy a refill. Sometimes I need a new spray. I buy the biggesprayglass cleaner and top off all bottles

    • @lizharley5723
      @lizharley5723 7 місяців тому

      Me too. I go one step further and keep a featherweight vacuum and swiffer in a closet on each floor so that I don't have an excuse why the floors are not dust free. If the cleaning products and tools are close by, it makes the job easier to do.

  • @joejoiner2780
    @joejoiner2780 Рік тому +217

    Something that changed my life: DRYING THE SINK. Literally taking the towel that you probably already picked up to dry your hands and wipe around the sink and tap until it's dry after use. Takes about 5 seconds and basically prevents me from needing to clean the sink very often at all, at most every couple months, because the limescale and water marks don't build up! 🎉🎉

    • @sunnyg989
      @sunnyg989 Рік тому +7

      That's such a good tip, thanks for sharing

    • @kristimeyers2221
      @kristimeyers2221 9 місяців тому +18

      Do you wash that towel every time you wipe the sink? It seems like you wouldn’t want to wipe your hands with a towel that has wiped the sink

    • @cherylwade264
      @cherylwade264 9 місяців тому +1

      Try a Brita water filter over your faucet spout.

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 9 місяців тому +5

      @@kristimeyers2221 I use a Swedish dishcloth (sponge) for drying around the faucet & such. I bought a 10-pack of them almost a year ago and I think they may last me forever lol. I've only used 4 of them, which I toss in the washing machine & they come out like new.
      If you try those, you'll never go back to washcloths or towels for wiping off counters, etc. I do use a towel, but only for drying hands.

    • @abroussard1661
      @abroussard1661 9 місяців тому

      ​@JamieM470 Can you link to the ones you got?

  • @amstreater
    @amstreater Рік тому +19

    I have a list on my phone of 2 minute tasks like put a load of laundry on, empty the dishwasher, take out the trash etc. I work from home so throughout the day when I take a break from sitting at my desk (especially if using the Pomodoro technique of 20 minutes focus followed by 2 minutes break), the tasks are a good way to get up and move, and also do something useful that’s automatic and doesn’t require thinking. It breaks up the work day and also gets those little jobs done hardly without any effort.

  • @Slyyvie
    @Slyyvie Рік тому +6

    A BINDER FOR INSTRUCTION MANUALS!! GENIUS!!

  • @bluesash10
    @bluesash10 Рік тому +566

    I thought I was the only one that stuck her hair to the wall to then grab it with toilet paper. It was so surprising to hear other girls did that too! Thanks for the tips!

    • @usehername1
      @usehername1 Рік тому +28

      Yeah we didn't learn it, we just did it!

    • @mkfisz6708
      @mkfisz6708 Рік тому +1

      ​@@usehername1

    • @lindisaster
      @lindisaster Рік тому +25

      i’ve been doing that as long as i can think and i thought everyone did that but the other day i forgot it on the wall after showering at my mom‘s house and she was like "what‘s happening there??", turns out she has never done that or heard of it before

    • @andyramirez6721
      @andyramirez6721 Рік тому +16

      I've done this my whole life, I thought it was something everyone does

    • @teonabarnabishvili9278
      @teonabarnabishvili9278 Рік тому +2

      Same here😂

  • @celinepope
    @celinepope Рік тому +424

    PSA: a bag isn't needed to exit the store after purchase. Especially if you have 1 or 2 items. You can carry that out without using a bag. I see too many people put a single item THAT HAS A HANDLE in a bag. The 1st of the 3 Rs is REDUCE!

    • @clarabarreiros446
      @clarabarreiros446 Рік тому +6

      👏👏👏

    • @eimearmcmanus372
      @eimearmcmanus372 Рік тому +47

      In Ireland you have to pay for a bag so it's common to see people stacking stuff in their arms and hesitantly carrying them out to the car. Nobody wants to buy a bag if they can help it.

    • @CLord-gs7nj
      @CLord-gs7nj Рік тому +14

      If I forget my bag, I roll the grocery cart out to my car. I usually have a bag or better yet a laundry basket in my trunk! Or jts put the groceries in a pile in the trunk if I have to. I usually get the paper bags though. They cost 5 cents and I reuse them as trash bags. I compost,and recycle, so my trash is dry and minimal.

    • @Jen-zk9se
      @Jen-zk9se Рік тому +9

      Stores haven’t had bags for years where I live. It’s actually a law. Some stores offer paper bags but you have to pay .50 cents to $1 for them and they aren’t strong enough to carry groceries in lol So everyone carries reusable bags or bins with handles.

    • @tonikraus8665
      @tonikraus8665 Рік тому +7

      I do the same. It's so silly to me to take a bag for 2-3 items. Usually the cashier looks at me wierd and I make my reasons. :)

  • @yvera4692
    @yvera4692 Рік тому +82

    Ok just another tip for those whose hair falls a lot and do not feel comfortable sticking it to the wall... My tactic is to actually roll the strands and clumps into balls in between my palms and put them somewhat aside (where I can see them but also out of my way) so that I can pick it up and throw it into a bin.
    I used to do the wall tactic but found out that turning them into balls is neater and a bit easier when you take into account the slight hassle of removing it from the tiles to begin with. Hope this helps :)

    • @rowenalee1684
      @rowenalee1684 Рік тому +10

      I do something similar, but I just leave my hair fall around the drain. When I'm just about done in the shower, I use my foot to rub the hair in a circular motion until a ball forms and I drag it away from the drain. I usually pick it up later when it's somewhat dried and resembles a tumbleweed. 😄

    • @koalalah
      @koalalah Рік тому +5

      Omg same exact thing for me, I used to stick it to the wall, but now I just gather it in my hand and roll it into a ball and toss it up out of the shower and onto the floor, then it goes immediately into the bin. Works for me. Otherwise you're fighting to get that last elusive strand that just torments you as it moves around on the tile.
      Also, similarly, with bags I have a less time consuming and less visually pleasing method which is to take the bottom, hold onto it with one hand, then with the other hand gather and wrap it aroud the bottom as though it were string or twine. It gets the air out, and then just tuck the handles into the hole and it should stay a nice little ball.

    • @L3NCHA_MOTA
      @L3NCHA_MOTA Рік тому +3

      good idea! I myself had found that doing a good Brush/comb through right before the shower helps too!

    • @EmmaVB82
      @EmmaVB82 Рік тому +4

      I always brush my hair before going in the shower but still have loads of shed hair to deal with either way 😆 I’m also autistic and haaaaate the feeling of a loose strand of hair stuck to my body somewhere (and I always know… worst superpower) so I feel like I spend half the time in there wrangling my shed hair, and those suckers are going straight on the wall and getting off my body.
      My tactic is to wait until the end of my shower (or sometimes also at an intermediate point if the looming wall-hair is getting a bit too much), then swirl it all together into a ball (this catches almost all of the stragglers determined to live forever on the wall - just keep swirling until you catch them all… somehow I’ve made this into both a Finding Nemo and Pokemon reference), and throw it away (I’ve actually been flushing the hairballs, but this seems like not the best choice now I’m thinking about it out loud, and I probably need to get a little bathroom bin and find it a home…). Then at the end of my shower I rinse the wall down to get rid of any conditioner residue… and then I have a bonus tip! 💡
      Get yourself a shower squeegee - you can either get ones that are like a big Y shape with a gap in the middle you can put over your shower head (or I’ll sometimes put it over the end of my shower bar control dial things), or flat ones that hang off the edge of the shower (which look a lot more sleek and minimalist tbh) - just make sure it’s something you can comfortably grab and use with wet hands. Right after grabbing a towel to wrap around 1. me and 2. my hair, my final shower step (after dealing with the wall-hair monster) is to get the squeegee and sluice all the water off the two tiled walls and then glass wall of my shower, then the floor, and scoot all that water into the drain (I have a walk-in shower and technically a “wet room” bathroom). It’s maybe a 30 second habit I guess, but once it becomes automatic you don’t even think about it and it’s just a thing you do when you shower. The benefit is the whole room dries out a LOOOOOT quicker than if you left it all wet, and it drastically reduces any kind of humidity/condensation/damp/mould issue in the bathroom, or in your home more generally*… plus it means you have to do dramatically less full-on *cleaning* in your shower/bathroom! Between rinsing the walls and floor (or bathtub/shower cubicle floor) and then squeegeeing them straight after, you don’t have any leftover soap/product residue, and no dried on water marks with drips/streaks/runs etc, so it’s a double bonus tip 😀
      * I should add that I live in the UK - if you live somewhere with low humidity then maybe your shower dampness is a good thing that you don’t want to get rid of quickly 😂. I lived in my previous flat for 10 years - a Victorian terrace conversion, where each original “unit” (behind one front door) was sub-divided into 4 separate flats with paper-thin dividing walls (2 upstairs, 2 downstairs), and not enough ventilation to deal with 4 separate bathrooms and kitchens, so between that and overflowing gutters full of leaves/moss/etc and insufficient building maintenance to deal with those things or repointing the mortar between the bricks in the wall or repairing the flashing to stop the torrents of rain runoff from getting in through the walls, I definitely had an issue with condensation and mould. A simple shower squeegee isn’t going to solve all those problems, but when I started doing this it definitely helped reduce the part of the issue I had any control over. I’ve lived in a flat that I own for the past 3 years, in a new building so it has none of the same problems I was dealing with before, but I’m now more motivated to take care of preventing any issues that might either be expensive to fix or deteriorate over time (and reducing necessary cleaning time/effort is always a goal) 😅 (in both my current flat and my previous one I don’t/didn’t have a window in my bathroom - just a ceiling ventilation/extractor fan)

  • @1Thessalonians5.21
    @1Thessalonians5.21 10 місяців тому +14

    So glad to learn from you about maintaining my produce drawer. What a beautiful excellent way to think of the produce compartment as a garden since the produce is alive. Caring for and examining it every day ensures its use, helping to inspire meal planning, and to prevent a transfer of forgotten vegetables to a composting bin. So often I have forgotten to check my produce drawer and have wasted so much time, effort, and cash. This is a very valuable tip. I just finished carrying out your tip and now have my own indoor garden to tend and cherish. Thank you so much. Blessings.

  • @lizzzarduh
    @lizzzarduh Рік тому +85

    This girl has got it DOWN. These are pretty much all things I do daily and they make a big difference. I’m so glad someone created a video showing everything that I can save!! 😊 I will be implementing some of these tips and that litter box looks brilliant and that over the door scraps bin looks amazing I need one

    • @rrrrrfffff
      @rrrrrfffff Рік тому +4

      I just imagine the cat jumping into the litter box and being frightened when it rolls

    • @tiffanysalerno
      @tiffanysalerno Рік тому +1

      @@rrrrrfffff haha that’s a good point

  • @TheMoochiecat
    @TheMoochiecat Рік тому +33

    The cleaning cloths in the bathroom are such a good idea. For water splashes I use a piece of tissue or toilet paper to wipe up around the sink after every use and it sure makes a difference. Having designated areas for things (ie: toothpaste goes in the cup with the toothbrushes and not on the counter), and hanging clothing up or putting it in the hamper as soon as you take it off: these things keep me from losing control of the place.
    I need one of those over the cabinet bins, but for now, I always lay out a piece of paper towel, or a plate, to catch scraps. Small things but they help so much.

  • @aelenak
    @aelenak 11 місяців тому +4

    My grandmother would always tell me to do all the cleaning up work immediately and the best tip was to keep everything at place (keep it wherever you've taken it out from),it also helps in remembering where you've kept some thing.

  • @cynthiahonorio9758
    @cynthiahonorio9758 10 місяців тому +22

    06:01 Bring reusable bags always on the go.
    06:40 Gather hair, toss when you see it on shower walls or floor, right away.
    07:18 Fold towels before you place on rack.
    07:55 Wipe water spills around, on sink right away.
    08:40 Tip off any excess from spout.

  • @Pur9leRain
    @Pur9leRain Рік тому +7

    The way you divided these up in categories was brilliantly. The grease splatter and mini wheels are life changers. Thank you, so glad this was recommended

  • @giovanarocha1352
    @giovanarocha1352 Рік тому +19

    Girl, this way of folding plastic bags is amazing! loved it

    • @janetingacollins6409
      @janetingacollins6409 Рік тому +1

      I roll up my used bags into a ball. First straighten bag lengthwise, then wrap it around my fingers and tuck end into opening after fingers are removed. Neat small bag balls!

  • @bellav7093
    @bellav7093 Рік тому +7

    These are some of the most practical tips I have heard in a long time! Thank you! I have been doing the same hair trick in the shower for awhile now. Glad to hear I am not the only one! 💜

  • @gokcemerdan47
    @gokcemerdan47 Рік тому +13

    Finally, I am not alone in habit#7!!! Hair on the shower wall is one of the greatest ways to eliminate shower issues or mess. I am sending this video to those who making fun of me :D

  • @joshow926
    @joshow926 Рік тому +30

    Forming good habits like this is so helpful! Maintenence is super important and means your space looks much better in between big cleans. It's hard to do when you live with others that don't have the same habits, but the small things still make a difference. :) Great vid!

    • @HeronCoyote1234
      @HeronCoyote1234 9 місяців тому

      I finally had to move out of my house and into my own apartment because my best friend and his son, who I lived with, have a different mindset about cleaning and clutter than I do (I’m being very polite).

  • @jds4eva
    @jds4eva Рік тому +4

    Love the plastic bag triangle idea! I use reusable bags for shopping but I keep a couple of plastic bags at home just in case. The triangles save so much space and look way better! Thank you for sharing

  • @johnleebass
    @johnleebass Рік тому

    EVERYTHING you mentioned is excellent, very helpful, especially the produce care/bin lining, rolling wheels, the bags (omg!)

  • @sayakei
    @sayakei Рік тому +4

    seeing this video having a whole section about how to store plastic bags makes me remember that in the US plastic bags arent completely gone like they are in my part of canada. as much as im glad we did something to help the environment i cant lie and say i dont miss them so much sometimes. they were so useful for garbage bins, cat litter boxes, etc. you basically cant buy a bag for your garbage can that has handles anymore for some reason so they always just end up falling out of my bin because i cant attach them to the "handle spot" if that makes sense. how i miss my bag of bags under my kitchen counter. :(

  • @lunerouge_han
    @lunerouge_han Рік тому +24

    Such great tips, simple but refreshing. Not the usual tips we've seen a thousand times on UA-cam, I actually learnt a lot of things from you, even though I'm already a neat and organised person (for ex, I've done #9 since years ago, it's a game changer. Think about it : If you clean the countertops of your kitchen after every use, why not the bathroom's??) .
    Thanks !!!

  • @emily-co2lj
    @emily-co2lj Рік тому +8

    im loving these tidy/cleaning videos lately! so helpful

  • @tinalee8422
    @tinalee8422 7 місяців тому +1

    The produce scraps collection basket while you chop veggies - that is genius and haven't seen that suggested before! Thank youuuu!

  • @AndreeaNastase
    @AndreeaNastase Рік тому +25

    Love the idea of stick-on wheels! Thanks for this tip 😊

  • @natalialenchuk1759
    @natalialenchuk1759 Рік тому +6

    Just came across your channel. I really liked the calm and to-the-point manner, beautiful and minimalistic environment, and of course your practical tips. Thanks a lot, it gave me something to tick as useful for me too, plus a general feeling of serenity and order. Good luck and more inspiration for future!

  • @Belle737
    @Belle737 Рік тому +7

    I always have a reusable bag in my backpack for shopping, because in Germany you have to buy those bags too 😅 and every evening I do all my dishes before I go to bed so the kitchen is nice and clean in the morning, also whenever I have guests I deep clean some areas,
    And whenever I leave a room I always take something with my that belongs into the other room so you safe a lot of time tidying up

    • @raynacurtis
      @raynacurtis Рік тому

      My area of the world went one step further and single use plastic bags are no longer allowed to be distributed here. So if we forget a reusable bag, we have to buy a new one. That gets expensive, let me tell you!

  • @cynthiahonorio9758
    @cynthiahonorio9758 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Kris for two new tips -- putting cloth liner on the ref's vege section and placing a small dry fabric on the toilet sink for everyone to wipe dry the top!

  • @fennecxx1
    @fennecxx1 Рік тому +11

    I have another tip to add. I put my everyday care product on the middle shelf of the bathroom cabinet. I gathered the ones I use the most into a single organizer. So when I use them, I just open the cabinet, use the bottle and immediately put it back in its place and close the cabinet. This way, it doesn't get all messy and I always find the product I want very fast. And I put the backups to another shelf.

  • @DArcher1
    @DArcher1 7 місяців тому +1

    I can't explain how much joy this video gave me! Thank you for the tips, splatter screen is a really helpful find ❤

  • @styleupyourlifex
    @styleupyourlifex Рік тому +9

    This was so hopeful! Please a Part two!

  • @MahoganyHues
    @MahoganyHues 9 місяців тому +5

    Folding your towel after use encourages mould and mildew growth, don’t do this. Hang it fully open until it’s dry, only then should you fold it.

  • @mts992
    @mts992 Рік тому +3

    My grandfather taught me to fold the plastic bags into these triangles when I was a little girl. I was so pleased to see this hack in your video ☺️ until today he was the only person I knew to do this

  • @natakatsivalis
    @natakatsivalis Рік тому

    I love the way you fold the bags. I was in need of something like this.

  • @xywiina
    @xywiina Рік тому +9

    I do the hair to the wall thing. It’s so much easier, cleaning it out of the drain kind of freaks me out. I can’t wait to try some of these, and build a habit of a few!!!

  • @jennys.6023
    @jennys.6023 Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much for this Krist 🤗 you’ve touched upon things that I thought only drifted into my mind like ‘what to do with plastic bags’ 😮‍💨😅 really appreciate videos like this 🤓 tidying/cleaning helps my mental health so much: the clean, minimal/clutter free space brings about calm and peace to my mind as i see the home as a reflection of an individual’s mental space. These cleaning habits/tips will be implemented into my daily routine 🥳

  • @bbkyuu
    @bbkyuu Рік тому +7

    I'm super late but another tip for shower hair is: brush your hair before hopping in the shower, or get a plastic brush to use in place of your fingers in the shower! It seriously reduces the hair stuck in your fingers/body and shower

  • @pinquilimoneide
    @pinquilimoneide Рік тому +6

    Loved the tips! They are so practical and simple but will make a huge difference

  • @florinabn4669
    @florinabn4669 Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed this soooo much, so satisfying! one of my favorite cleaning and minimalism youtubers

  • @kioshekat7931
    @kioshekat7931 Рік тому

    thank you for blessing us with the knowledge of sticky rolly wheels. these will be a life changer!

  • @mescobar5232
    @mescobar5232 Рік тому +29

    A great tip is to have a squeegee in your shower, wether it’s a walk in glass door shower or tub. After you shower just push down the water drops left around it and bonus if you have a daily shower cleaner that your spray in there. This helps to keep away access moisture that can grow mold and fungus which can cause health and hygiene problems. It’ll only cost you a few bucks, only take about 3 extra minutes but it’ll save you from so many nasty and dangerous situations forming in the place where you go to get your body clean.

    • @1Melody1963
      @1Melody1963 Рік тому

      Regular Windex will work in place of daily shower cleaner. Just squeegee then mist the Windex, then go about your day.

    • @hennahannnah
      @hennahannnah 9 місяців тому +3

      After I dry myself off, I use my towel to dry off the tiled shower walls & tub corners. I rarely have to scrub those walls, a chore hate. It keeps the humidity level down in the bathroom as well. I hang the towel over the shower curtain rod to dry while I’m at work.

  • @bakerteacher2905
    @bakerteacher2905 Рік тому

    Especially helpful...the ID protector roller and the adhesive wheels!! Thanks so much.

  • @346ego
    @346ego Рік тому +4

    Wow. I’ve had a splatter screen for YEARS and I never knew what it was?? I don’t even remember buying it tbh to tell you how long I had it… thanks to you I’ll now put it to good use omg😭🙏🏾

  • @kellieflanagan9725
    @kellieflanagan9725 Рік тому +8

    It doesn’t matter how many times I hear “deal with your paperwork on the spot” it’s never sunk in, but what you suggest looks doable, particularly working out a strategy ahead of time for each type of paper that comes in. the stamp roller to cover up my personal info idea was a bonus. I didn’t know they existed, so I just ordered one 🤣-it means the shredder can go back to the home office instead of sitting near the front door taking up space!

    • @HeronCoyote1234
      @HeronCoyote1234 9 місяців тому +2

      I keep papers, including credit card offers (thieves love these!) in a bag, which, when full, I bring to Staples. They have secure shredding bins on site. For $1/pound of paper, problem of sensitive paper disposal is solved.

  • @Leaffycottage
    @Leaffycottage Рік тому +2

    I loose an awful lot of hair, I’m surprised I’m not bald. I’ve started doing the same thing when I wash my hair, mainly because of my husband complaining about blocked plug holes. For years now I’ve combed my hair by a window or outdoors and hopefully the birds will make good use of my hair for their nests.

  • @mennaamin4312
    @mennaamin4312 Рік тому +1

    I can watch your videos 24/7 and never get sick of it 💖

  • @zainabsalahuddin5668
    @zainabsalahuddin5668 7 місяців тому

    This is actually the most practical video I've seen on cleaning habits. Very helpful

  • @umeida
    @umeida 8 місяців тому +2

    THE TINY WHEELS! Omg it's genius! Thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @1081jessica
    @1081jessica Рік тому

    This video was so good, I already have a lot of these habits, but, as you said, they are things no one says but make a huge difference. Please bring more tips for us. Love u

  • @johndoe-rq4gf
    @johndoe-rq4gf Рік тому +2

    Thanks! I’m going to try some of those tips

  • @lisabeaumont
    @lisabeaumont 9 місяців тому +1

    Those sticky wheels are the best idea ever!

  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 9 місяців тому

    New sub. I do most of these things, if for no other reason than to save my sanity. I took care of my elderly father, a packrat/hoarder, for over ten years. I was not allowed to throw anything out, making cleaning around stuff quite frustrating. My last roommates had so much crap over every flat surface, cleaning floors, sinks, tables, and counters was impossible. And extremely stressful!
    On my own, I follow many of what you suggested. Stuff does not get left behind, or left out, and empty containers are rinsed/crushed, and thrown out. The sense of calm and peace is heavenly.

  • @theprettyuglymonster
    @theprettyuglymonster Рік тому +7

    LOVE all of the methods you're suggesting! I do about some of them already, and especially love the wheels on machines and bulkier items, never thought of that! Thank you for sharing :)

  • @kaitlynventenilla
    @kaitlynventenilla Рік тому +3

    I would love to see how you store your skincare and makeup! My husband and I have our skincare all stored on the sink but I would love a different solution 🥲

  • @kausekanarendran3054
    @kausekanarendran3054 Рік тому

    I love watching ur video. They are so calming and motivate me to live better too! Thank you so much for this video!

  • @juanalbeniz5525
    @juanalbeniz5525 Рік тому +1

    I´m glad that I knew most of the tricks shown.I hate profound cleaning so keeping those habits on a daily basis allows me to avoid cleaning that frequently. Thanks!!

  • @semma88
    @semma88 Рік тому +3

    Really nice tips and I would like to give you one :). I noticed while chopping the red onion your cutting board moved. Put some wet kitchenpaper under it to keep it from sliding. Will be a much safer board to use then!

  • @keiraalfred2716
    @keiraalfred2716 Рік тому +26

    I grew up in a strict-ish household, and my Guardians (At the time) made it a habit to always wash what we put in the sink. It would work like this: If you have a dirty cup and plate (or whatever else) carry it to the sink as soon as you are done, and wash it immediately. After cleaning the dishes you used, wipe down the counters from whatever mess was made before, and from whatever water was spilt during washing.
    I can assure you guys that this habit has made the kitchen look much better, and maybe you can use it in your everyday life.

  • @jandkhilbert
    @jandkhilbert Рік тому +1

    Great idea on cking produce everyday and using a towel
    I do many of these habits. Thanks for the video!

  • @kava2021
    @kava2021 8 місяців тому

    Very practical suggestions…I like the folding up the plastic bags…gotta give that a try

  • @eggsdietdiary
    @eggsdietdiary 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this! I am just cleaning my room and needed some motivation and additional tips. Thanks again!

  • @sagisli
    @sagisli Рік тому +9

    Paper is the enemy in my household. I'm on top of that more than anything else because those piles accumulate quickly. I've set up a shredder near the door and immediately get rid of the junk. I battled paper piles for years and this new habit is ingrained into my routine. It's made a huge difference. Also, I've replaced cloth towels in my powder room with paper towels in a nice holder. It may not meet architectural digest standards but it's more hygienic, especially when you have guests. There are only four clean sides with cloth towels and nobody wants to be the fifth person looking for the dry spot.

  • @catkasimir
    @catkasimir Рік тому +8

    I have been doing the hair-sticking on the shower wall for years and always thought I was soo weird. Probably still am but now I know I am not alone. 🥰

  • @beatricecossu5971
    @beatricecossu5971 Рік тому +1

    I do almost all of them. It really changes your life, tidy home= tidier mind !

  • @mgcustodio
    @mgcustodio Рік тому +5

    I also fold my plastic bags into triangles. A teeny weeny shortcut I do before starting to fold them in triangles is to first fold 1/3 of the whole length in then press out the air. This saves a few seconds IMO of folding them up as well as unfolding them later on

  • @tianasenn
    @tianasenn Рік тому +1

    I love the cat box on wheels idea!
    No one ever wants to clean that area and touch the litter box. This is a quick and easy solution!
    Thanks so much! 😻👍🏻💕

  • @katerinas5736
    @katerinas5736 5 місяців тому +1

    Also a small tip that I really liked - keep a microfiber cloth in the bath, and clean the mirror after a shower. It really takes 10 seconds, and you need no spray for that steam already did everything for you.

  • @victor.c2416
    @victor.c2416 Рік тому

    watching your videos is so comforting and relaxing

  • @andersonsapphire575
    @andersonsapphire575 9 місяців тому +1

    i started doing the same thing with my hair in the shower! honestly so much more efficient than anything else ive tried

  • @devikalakhote351
    @devikalakhote351 Рік тому

    Amazing tips!! I already do some of these and will try to implement the others. Appreciate the attention to minor details.

  • @antonella4946
    @antonella4946 Рік тому

    I loved this video and totally didn’t expect the HM quote, which made me love the video even more!

  • @tamagosan
    @tamagosan Рік тому +1

    Ooo! I do the bag folding thing! People always looking at me like I’m crazy. Wasting my time folding a plastic bag haha. I love the splatter net! And the wheels and the hair trick! Definitely will try

  • @KawaiiKittyNya
    @KawaiiKittyNya Рік тому +3

    I also do the same with the hair habit! Loved the video- very calm and great tips.

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      @Jai_Mata_Di111 Рік тому

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  • @rayq352
    @rayq352 10 місяців тому +13

    I already do a number of these daily habits and there are a number of tips I could share.
    However, one tip that I think might benefit you and others is to help decrease hair shedding in the shower.
    I always brush my hair before I wash it. If you can use a brush with the "nodules" on the pins, even better. Just remember to gently brush from the scalp to the ends and this will help avoid tangles and give your scalp a massage at the same time. Yes, I know, it makes hair go fluffy but then you're going to be washing it anyway! 😊

    • @VaryaEQ
      @VaryaEQ 7 місяців тому +1

      And clean your brush after every use! Nothing grosser than a hair monster that you run through your hair every morning/night.

  • @Laurenski67
    @Laurenski67 9 місяців тому +2

    Sticky pulley wheels??? 🤯 Going to get some asap! For the hair issue - brush your hair before you shower and it will greatly reduce the amount of hair coming out in the shower. Thank you for the tips!

  • @sTarRyNiiTeX
    @sTarRyNiiTeX Рік тому

    I love your tips! I have never noticed about the tipping off of excess products so i always struggle with touching the dried product each time i pump the bottle.

  • @melaniedangelique8291
    @melaniedangelique8291 Рік тому

    Loved the music w your vid. Good content & nice vibe. Thanks for the tips!

  • @jeannettegraham4053
    @jeannettegraham4053 Рік тому

    Thanks. lots of good ideas. Some I already use and some are new. I will watch again. 😃

  • @danielawendland1083
    @danielawendland1083 Рік тому +6

    You can also use a plastics hairbrush to go through your hair with the conditioner. That way loose hair will catch in the brush and you don't mess up your tiles with hair.

  • @vasilisa6128
    @vasilisa6128 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the tips! I like the ideas with little wheels, a fridge regular overview, cleaning napkins! These ideas are simple and because of that are great! When you put simple ideas into words it easier to implement it in our lives! And somehow a guard your id stamp never crossed my mind, but i do want to start using it now. Thank you for the advices! Have a good day!

  • @acelia_
    @acelia_ Рік тому

    This encourages such mindful existing day to day. Great video, thanks!

  • @juporto
    @juporto Рік тому

    I seriously love your channel! I'm moving with my boyfriend to our first home and your tips help me so so so much! Thank you

  • @iamnhi2203
    @iamnhi2203 9 місяців тому +1

    Finally actually userful hacks and tricks 🎉 thanks so much❤

  • @kurofai1235
    @kurofai1235 8 місяців тому

    Omg, i do the stick hair on wall method all this time. Glad to see its actually a thing people do and it works