Having a tidy house doesn’t just make it look cleaner, but it also has a mental impact on you. Your head will be more refreshed and clear when facing a tidy house, as supposed to feeling heavy if your house is piled up with mess and clutter. Although tidying one’s house is not necessarily the most fun activity to do, it can greatly impact your life in the long run. Take just one day and apply these tips to make your house and your life tidier!

1, Decrease the amount of stuff you own.

一，减少你拥有的东西。

The easiest thing to make your house look tidy is simply not to own too many things. The reason is simple, the more you own, the more clutter your house will be, and the less tidy it is. Find a day to declutter all the things that you absolutely do not want in your house, say donate old clothes and books, throw away garbage here and there. Keep only the things you want and leave what you don’t.

2, Put things back to where they belong.

二，把东西放回原位。

Make it a habit to always return things back to where you get them. It can be daunting, but if it doesn’t take you more than 5 minutes to put them back, then why not just do it immediately? If you tell yourself you will return it later and keep them somewhere else, you will be doing the same thing to other items and ended up piling things in an area, causing a huge mess.

3, Keep surfaces stain free.

三，保持干净的表面。

A clean house is no doubt a tidy house. Keep an eye on places that are usually spilled or stained, such as the kitchen, or in the living room, and even in bathrooms. Try to keep them clean every time you are done using it. Some stains can leave a permanent stain mark if not cleaned immediately, therefore making it a habit to keep surfaces clean and you will be stress-free in the long run.

4, Don’t leave charges, cables and cords in sight.

四，把电缆和电线藏起来。

One of the scariest places that can be found in the house would be the chargers, cables and cords area, at least in terms of tidiness. Having tones of electronic things visible can be unappealing and they can even cause a huge mess. In order to keep those areas tidy, try to keep them in a box, or coil them up tidily.  

5, Don’t pile up stuff.

五，不要堆起东西。

A habit people tend to have is piling things that they claimed they would deal with “later” which never get to be done. The next time you pile up things that you’re yet to deal with “later” in the future, how about doing it immediately, or planning when to do it. Never let your items, similar to your tasks, pile up.

6, Make your bed every morning.

六，每天早上整理你的床。

Starting your morning right will make you feel more refreshed, as much as making your house look tidier. Even if you’re still going to sleep in the same bed at night, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make your bed in the morning. It might take up some time, but using the time to tidy up your bed also warms up your body to start off the day.

7, Use minimal colors.

七，用简约的颜色。

A tidy house is not just about the amount of furniture one owns, but the aesthetic aspect of it matters as well. A house with very little furniture of bright colors certainly wouldn’t make one feel comfortable. Try to choose furniture and furnishings that are of a minimal color, such as nudes, brown, white and so on.  

8, Keep things dust free.

八，清除灰尘。

Making sure your house is dust free not only makes it feel more comfortable and tidy but it also less dangerous to your health. Living in a dusty home is terrible for your breathing system, and might cause infections if inhaled too much dust. Aside from that, a dust-free house also makes your house looks tidier and more aesthetically pleasing.

Having a tidy house will definitely improve your life in the long run. You will feel much better and your life would definitely feel more organized. It might seem like a daunting task, and it might take quite some time to do so, so plan a few days for this task, and your house will definitely look brand new by the end of it.

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