10 New Year's Resolutions To Keep Your Home Clean & Cozy

Every new year, we do write a list of our new year’s resolutions. May it be for ourselves, for our family, for work, or simply for something that we want to try. But what about your home – the place where you’ll spend most of your time? That’s why we have listed 10 new year’s resolutions to keep your home clean and cozy this year.

Keep it green

Trying to cut down the use of energy and at the same time improve the planet could really be a great way to make this year a remarkable one. You can use solar panels to keep your electric bill lower. Also, learn to recycle and turn off lights and appliances when not in use.

Create a family-friendly kitchen

Kitchen is a place where families gather together most of the time on a daily basis. Keep it clean and organized by throwing out anything passed their expiry dates and always wash the dirty dishes. Do not leave the dirty dishes overnight. Also, make the kitchen more accessible, especially if you have kids at home. Keep away all things that could easily break like plates and glasses so that kids could also have fun and enjoy in the kitchen. Look for some recipes that the whole family could enjoy cooking.

Keep indoor air clean

Having a clean air at home reduces the risk of some respiratory diseases. It is also an indication of the quality of the environment you have at home. Especially now that it’s the winter season, indoor air can be full of dust, pollen and mold spores because we prefer to keep our doors and windows shut at all times. Maintaining your HVAC system, changing furnace filters regularly, using low-VAC paints during remodeling and using localized ventilation in bathrooms and kitchens are some of the ways you can try to eliminate harmful irritants in your home.

Use low-maintenance and durable materials

Using low-maintenance and durable materials in your home will give you trouble-free service for a long time. You also don’t have to spend too much time maintaining them so you can use your time in doing some other things. Using fiber-cement siding and LED bulbs are just some of the materials you can use because they’re both for long term use.

Make your house safe and sound

Keeping your home free from potential fire, health, and security hazard will ensure your family’s safety. Installing fire detectors, having proper ventilation, installing door and window alarms as well as ensuring your house is up to date with the latest safety standards are just some ways to keep your home and family safe and sound.

Organize your space

Decluttering is a must. For most, it’s actually the best and cheapest way to feel better about your home. It can be overwhelming at first but really, there is no better way to start the year other than having a clean and organized home. Would you agree?

There are two ways to organize your space: getting rid of the things you don’t often use and to bring the things you actually need. Creating also extra space for storage is another way for keeping your home tidy.

Spend time on home improvement projects together

Doing home improvements will not only enhance your living space, but would also keep your family bonding alive. Having quality family time will make your bond stronger. You could try out different DIY projects to start with.

Spend wisely

This year could be the year to get your finances right (fingers crossed!). Creating a wise budget for your home finances will help you avoid overspending. Cutting down energy use will also help you a lot. Turn off your appliances when not in use and tone down your heater to a lower temperature at night to somehow cut some of your electric bill.

Keep a systematized way of cleaning your home

Devising a daily, weekly as well as a monthly plan will keep your entire house clean. Do it this way: focus at one area at a time like you can wipe the windows and mirrors first, then move to other parts of your home. Also keep your cleaning materials in a place where you can find them easily. You can also divide the cleaning chores to everyone in the family so that you can get your house clean much faster.

Create a welcoming home ambiance

Rearranging fixtures and upgrading furniture is one way of creating a more welcoming feels to your home. You could always start where your family and friends love to gather around – the living room. Adding a few bright cushions, placing down a new rug or even just adding some indoor plants can really make a huge difference on your home.

Bottom Line

A new year means new beginnings, and there is nothing better than starting the year with a clean and organized home. Planning to buy or sell your home soon? Or perhaps invest in real estate? Reach out to me any time of day at 541-953-7784 – I’d love to help you out!