tips from Japanese housewives for quick storage and cleaning

Do you always feel that housework is too much and takes too much time? Japanese housewives feel that housework doesn't have to be done all day, it can be done more easily!

More and more Japanese housewives are promoting the idea of letting go of the feeling of control over the house, not having to be extremely tidy, and even skipping some chores, all of which are ways to reduce the amount of housework done throughout the day.

Today we're going to look at the best ways that Japanese housewives have passed down to them to make housework easier, faster and more efficient. The following are all dry tips, so feel free to pick them up.

Housekeeping principles

Japanese housewives suggest three principles for housework: save time, reduce the amount, and don't do it.

Save time

Try to use lazy appliances or devices to save time on housework, such as sweeping robots, clothes dryers and dishwashers to speed up cleaning. Or use a steam oven or pressure cooker to complete multiple dishes at once.

Reduce the amount

Set low goals and do as many chores as you can afford. Apart from the regular daily cooking and laundry, pick one or two small chores a day, such as drying the duvet or cleaning the bathroom, and take a break afterwards.

No need to do

Not doing chores does not mean being lazy, but rather consciously giving up trivial chores and checking if there are any chores that are likely to cause trouble, such as wiping the dining table or drying the dishes every day.

Once you have grasped the principles, let's see how Japanese housewives do it in practice.

1. Place cleaning utensils in an area where they are immediately accessible

Place cleaning sponges on the walls of the washbasin and vacuums on the balcony so that cleaning tools are within easy reach and can be cleaned up as soon as you see a stain.

2. Keep your pavement free of debris for a clean environment

Don't deposit things under the bed or on the floor, as these can create blind spots! Keep the floor as clear as possible to create an easy-to-clean environment, and choose a design with feet for sofas and chests to allow easy access to the robot.

3. Clean up messes, taps or countertops after brushing dishes

Japanese housewives find that the first step to reducing cleaning time is to try to "clean as you go". After you've done the dishes, clean up the mess and faucet as well, brushing away stains and water stains. If you have a dishwasher, why not wipe down the cooker top when you put the dishes in to reduce the accumulation of grease.

By getting into the habit of cleaning often,small portable vacuum cleaner you don't have to plan your cleaning and your chores become easier.

4. Scrub the toilet tank and vanity top after using the toilet

When you have finished using the toilet, you can take out a sponge and wipe off the water stains on the countertop and faucet, and clean the toilet tank at the same time. Use disinfectant paper towels to wipe over the toilet lid and toilet seat.

5. Use disposable cleaning utensils

After mopping the floor to clean the mop cloth, brush the toilet to wash the toilet brush, why not switch to disposable mop cloth, toilet brush, use it and throw it away, save cleaning time.

6. Discard appliances that tend to accumulate stains

Blankets, dishes, draining baskets and toilet seat gaskets can accumulate stains and must be cleaned often. The Japanese housewife suggests throwing them all away to save one less chore.