Whether woman, man, housekeeper or babysitter, keeping a clean house is a rough gig. Laundry and dishes come in constant cycles, and just as soon as the bathroom is spotless, the kitchen needs a once-over, then the living room, and the bedroom, and any other room that hasn’t been cleaned in the past few hours.
From dusting to scrubbing on one’s hands and knees, cleaning is far less than fun. Which is exactly why domestic liberation, a way to cut down the workload, is making the rounds among homemakers.
Considered a somewhat cheating way of getting the chores done, domestic liberation focuses on free time and relaxation while not living in a squandering mess. It’s the cleaning equivalent of semi-homemade cooking.
Some of DL’s best tricks include spraying cleaner at one’s front doorway when expecting guests, layering wax over clean grout to thwart dirt, vacuuming with a chocolate bar (or a cocktail) to keep the task enjoyable, and lining the bottom of the oven in foil to prevent future scrub downs. Tips like these not only cut back on chore time, but help keep the tasks from becoming too mundane.
Start implementing these “liberating” tips today for a clean home and a relaxed spirit.