Keeping on top of household chores can seem like a never ending task. For those of us with full-time jobs or childcare commitments, the pressure to stay organised, keep our space clean and decluttered and manage washing schedules can feel even more unachievable.
Yet according to the experts, it takes as little as 30 minutes a day to have a spotless home thanks to one genius cleaning schedule.
Gemma Bray developed The Organised Mum Method (TOMM) to help busy parents keep their homes clean and tidy in minimal time, but her weekly schedule is handy for anyone looking to reduce the amount of time they spend cleaning while still ensuring every inch of their home is pristine.
According to Gemma, regularly cleaning our bathrooms and kitchens should be a priority, followed by vacuuming high traffic areas of our homes.
"I clean my bathroom daily, and keep on top of the kitchen throughout the week, as well as having a designated day in the week when the kitchen gets a thorough clean, plus a weekly clean sheet day to keep the bed linen smelling fresh," she explains.
"It is important to prioritise bathrooms and kitchens, to stop the spread of germs. Make sure that food preparation surfaces, door handles, and regularly used surfaces are wiped down daily," Gemma advises. "A daily light vacuum will stop dirt that has been trodden into the house from becoming ingrained in the carpet."
However, you don't need to spend all your free time scrubbing sinks or hoovering; her weekly cleaning schedule and expert tips will provide you with the method you need to keep your home tidy in just half an hour.
Other tasks, such as cleaning floors, bins, desks and fridges can be done weekly. Meanwhile, cleaning your mattress, deep cleaning bathrooms, windows and washing machines can all be done monthly. Watch Mrs Hinch's genius hack for getting your washing machine clean below...
How can people reduce the amount of time they spend cleaning each week?
"The most important thing is to have a routine that fits around you and your house. Lots of people fall into the trap of cleaning the same things over and over. It is easy to get stuck in a rut repeating the same jobs but missing others," Gemma explains. "Having a cleaning routine that ensures each area of the house is cleaned on a regular basis means that you can be confident the time you are spending cleaning is being used wisely."
© ShutterstockThe Organised Mum Method founder adds: "There is more to life than housework so it makes sense to streamline the process as much as possible, allowing you more time to get on with the more important things. This is why The Organised Mum Method is ideal for busy people, it is a simple but highly effective way to keep the house looking great without spending all your spare time cleaning."
Meanwhile, investing in cleaning products such as biodegradable wipes can ensure everywhere from your floors to your home office desk are kept hygienically clean effortlessly.
