Summer is over an school is back in session. That means that late summer sleep schedules and lazy, unplanned days have come to crashing halt. It also means that my unorganized summer ways have left my house in a dirty, unorganized mess! I’m kind of looking forward to some structure, and I’m going to kick it off by getting this place in shape. I’m going to focus on one space a day and try to get my life in order … I mean my house! Show
But before we dig in, I’ll give you some before pictures so you can feel better about your house. Yeah, pretty embarrassing, but if you’re a mom I know you feel me. It happens. And now I’m gonna explode if I don’t get it under control! I have three levels of cleaning in my little brain. Which one of the following describes you? 1. There is too much clutter and we don’t know where to put it all. We need a
major change. 2. We’ve been out of our normal cleaning routine and have a big mess. Our stuff has a home, it’s just not in it! This post you’re reading now is just for you. This is what I will focus on today. 3. Things are relatively neat and
clean. We just need to maintain it. Set the time for 60 minutes!I get overwhelmed even thinking about where to start so I’m setting my timer for an hour and going to work in one space per day. It really does help to actually set a timer. It just feels more doable to tackle something with a time limit. But ya gotta work hard and quick to get it all done! No dilly dallying! The order here is intentional. I like to do the kitchen at the beginning of the week so I can also do a meal plan. I cleaned out our closets to donate and organize before laundry day. And I like to do the bathrooms and floor just before the weekend because we like to have people over.
Day 1: KitchenI had to hustle to get all this done in an hour, but made it happen. If your organizing juices are still flowing after all this, go ahead and plan a menu for the week! And yeah, that’s a disco light up in the cabinet corner. You never know when the evening will call for a dance party.
Also see: Grocery shopping and feeding a family on a tight budget with printable Day 2: Bedroom and closet
Also see: Clean house play list to make cleaning a little more fun! Day 3: Kids’ rooms and playroomNormally the kids are in charge of picking up their rooms and the playroom, but I’m doing it this time. That’s because I’m getting rid of stuff! They’ve had birthdays and dragged stuff from the donate pile back into the house. We have too much stuff (and furniture) in here! I’m not worried about cleaning the floors or dirty laundry aside from tossing it in the hamper yet. That fun is coming up in the next couple of days!
Also see: How I organize my house with kids Day 4: LaundryThere’s no way around this dreadful day. You can wash all the dirty clothes the day before or in the morning — whenever you get a minute — and spent the timed hour folding and putting them away. Not fun, but boy does it feel good when it’s done! I also cleared off the counter space, cleaned out lint in the dryer, wiped down the washer and dryer fronts. Extra credit: Pull out clothes that don’t fit the kids anymore and make a donate pile. Also see: Laundry room makeover and organization Day 5: Bathrooms
Also see: 5 best ways to clean your shower (and keep it clean!) Day 6: Floors & office
Also see: Ideas to organize your home office and budget I did it! I finished my week and actually got it all done except folding a couple loads of my nemesis — laundry. My motivation was hosting a baby shower and it worked. I made a printable for the week because I plan on using it again in the future. Hopefully you can use it too. Do you have any cleaning routines or tips to share! I’d absolutely love to hear them. Click image for high-res version. Let’s connect!Be sure to follow me on Pinterest and Instagram! I share a lot of ideas and frugal tips on Instagram (especially in stories) that don’t develop into full posts here. Check out my Ultimate Planners!How much does it cost to clean and organize a house?$200 to $700
With the average rate nationwide sitting at around $450, you'll get good service from an experienced professional within this budget range. From your kids' playroom to your home office, you can likely get several rooms decluttered for this amount.
Do housekeepers organize your stuff?Your housekeeper could help by organizing your closets on a regular basis. This could involve aligning things neatly, organizing by color or attire, packing away seasonal clothes and refolding linens and clothes.
Can you hire someone to organize and clean your room?Professional organizers are the ideal solution for people who find that life, or their belongings, leave them overwhelmed. With a wealth of experience and the ability to look at your belongings with a neutral eye, a professional can easily take your worst mess and get you organized.
How much does a decluttering service cost?On average, professional organizers charge $498 for a job. Depending on the project, most homeowners pay between $252 and $798. Hourly costs are typically between $80 and $140. The average job takes between two and 10 hours.
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