Busy equals messy
Do you ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? Almost as soon as you've cleared away one meal, it's time to start preparing the next. Stains and spills seem to multiply in front of your eyes. Could it be anything to do with the constant traffic of muddy feet, grubby fingers and dirty paws? You might as well accept it – family life is messy!
Get organised
Everyone has their own way of keeping house, but if you're feeling overwhelmed, try separating the things you have to do every day – feed the kids, do the dishes – from the things that can be spread across the week – vacuuming, ironing, paying the bills. Rather than let the weekly tasks pile up, aim to do a little of them every day – iron two shirts or do ten minutes of paperwork.
If you still feel under pressure, prioritise the kitchen and bathroom for daily attention. It's far better to worry about hygiene than a bit of clutter. Make sure your food preparation surfaces are clean and pay attention to areas such as cupboard handles, toilets and taps.
Give yourself a break
You'll have much more energy if you take a few breaks. Allow yourself some time when the house is quiet to sit down with a magazine or take a nap. Even better, retreat to one clean and tidy haven from which kids and dogs are banned, such as the master bedroom!
No-fuss cleaning as you go
You already know that the best way to keep on top of a busy home is to clean up on the go. Now there's a multipurpose spray you can always have to hand. Cif Actifizz uses a foam which you can actually see and hear working. This patented effervescent technology has been developed by scientists to give just the right kind of bubbles for quick and easy cleaning. Once applied, the bubbles pop and lift up the dirt, but are gentle on all kinds of surfaces.
Keep a bottle of Cif Actifizz in your cupboard and next time grubby fingerprints soil your work surfaces you can clean them up in no time at all.
