Content

• To step
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Cleaning your room takes time because you have to do it thoroughly. If you want to know how to clean your room faster, follow the steps in this article.

To step

1. Put on a favorite song that motivates you. If you have other things to play music on, stay away from phones (if you get messages or your phone is connected to a social network, turn your phone on soft or turn it off completely) and laptops / computers so you don't is being distracted. By staying away from them, you will help yourself, even if you don't think so! You also have to open your windows to let in the fresh air and the beautiful bright sun. Don't forget to always ask your mom or dad if it's okay for you to play music.
2. Put any rubbish you find in your room in the trash can, if you have one in your room, or in the kitchen. Also put any dirty dishes and glasses in the kitchen. Sort stacks of paper and throw away any papers you don't need anymore. (Recycle them if you have the opportunity.)
3. Separate your dirty clothes from your clean ones. Put your clothes in two piles - clean and dirty. Put the dirty clothes in the wash and hang or fold your clean clothes and put them in the closet. If you put your clothes in a chest of drawers, fold them neatly so that there will be more room for other clothes. It helps if you have some sort of storage compartment to keep your clothes tidy.
   • Put all your shoes away because if you don't you could trip over them.
4. Take things that belong in other rooms to their rightful place. TIP: You'll spend less time if you put all the things that don't belong in your room in a laundry basket or box, then move around your house to put things in their right places! (For example, you might need to bring a toy, teddy bear, or a sibling's blanket to their room, or to the living room, or possibly a friend's book, etc.)
5. Sort and give away all your unwanted handbags and backpacks, and hang the backpacks and / or handbags you currently use in an easily accessible place.
6. Pick up anything left on the floor and sort it, then put it away. Move from one side of your room to the other. Once you are done with that, clean under your bed.
7. Clean and dust the top of your furniture. Dusting will give an extra clean look that your parents will appreciate without taking a lot of extra time.
8. Make your bed. An unmade bed will make any room look cluttered, no matter how clean it is. Take off any blankets and comforters (aka quilts) and then put them back neatly. You can also take the sheets off the bed and flip the mattress (if you have one) should the unused side be more comfortable to sleep on.
9. Vacuum! Don't forget to vacuum all corners and sides of the room, as well as under your bed.
10. Spray some air freshener around the room. A nice smelling room is comfortable unless someone has an allergy to it.
11. Keep your room tidy. Keep everything in its right place and put things away immediately when you are done with them. This will reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning in the future.
12. From time to time, change the decoration in your room to your liking. The youth department has many great ideas!

Tips

• Make it a challenge! If you have a sibling that you don't share a room with, clean both your room and then see whose room is cleaner!
• If you feel overwhelmed, try to work in smaller steps (eg, take five things at a time and put them away).
• Make sure everything has a place. If not, throw it away. It will make cleaning your room easier next time.
• If you're not keen on cleaning your room, think about how nice it would be to come home to a nice, clean room after a hard day at school or work.
• Sort smaller things in clearly labeled boxes.
• Start by picking up all the dirty laundry and setting it aside. Likewise, before you start, empty your trash can to make room for any trash.
• If you make your bed first, it will give you room to do something else like folding clothes and organizing papers and other things.
• Every night, try to clean your room a little before going to bed.
• Label your boxes so you know where to put things, and your room will be less likely to get too cluttered again in the near future.
• If you have a carpet, shake it out.
• Try to start cleaning up things you hate first, then clean up the rest.
• Try to time yourself! The next time you clean, time yourself again and see if you can beat your old days. However, don't forget to clean your entire room.
• If your room is really disorganized and you don't know where to start, try this technique: divide your room into parts and if you have an office chair that swivels you can sit in it and turn until the chair stops and you move to part of you room. Then clean that part of your room, and so on. You can also use a bottle to spin.
• Ask a friend to help you clean. Make sure your parents know you both work or your boyfriend / girlfriend might be sent home.
• When you make your bed, start from one side and then move to the other.
• Don't forget to clean under your bed and organize your chests of drawers, they are important.
• If you are particularly in a hurry, set a clock or timer. Concentrate on the biggest problems (clutter, dust, etc.) and stop when the clock runs out.
• Don't just check your floor for mess, organize your desk drawers and the top of your chest of drawers, tidy up the scattered seashell collection on your nightstand, or clean the mirror hanging on your door.
• Before you spray air freshener, make sure no one is allergic to it.
• Set aside clothes to be ironed for later.
• Play a game! Use a hanger or broom or something tight to divide your room. Then start with the messiest part and so on.
• If you have a hard floor, it is a good idea to sweep or mop it.
• Pick up all the papers in your room. If they are worth keeping, keep them in a few folders and dispose of or recycle any junk.
• Tidy up your closets and drawers by folding or hanging the clothes lying around.
• If you have many things on your surfaces, organize them neatly, or if you can't, put everything on the floor and sort it from there!
• Put small things like shells or beads, etc. in resealable bags.
• If someone is sleeping in the room with you, make sure you clean the room with them and play cleaning games.
• Clean your walls from time to time. If you clean your walls, your room will look much nicer!
• Make it a weekly challenge to pick up twenty or more things every day and see if you can clean your room like that.
• If you don't feel motivated to clean your room, think about how nice it will be when your room is nice and clean instead of cluttered.
• When listening to your favorite song, clean to the beat of the music.
• Don't try to stress, because you will tend to give up easily.

Warnings

• Remember not to get lazy! If you have things lying around in your room, put them in their place immediately. Don't leave things on your desk to put away later.
• Be careful when cleaning in case you knock something over and it falls and breaks.
• Be aware of small pieces of glass from broken objects or leaves that pets (if you have one) may have brought in (e.g. thorns, thistles).
• Be careful of the things you might find in your room. You never know what could be hiding everywhere. Watch out for small rodents and insects, as these things can cause illness. If you notice any of these creatures, tell your parents to contact the local exterminator immediately.
• Beware, because if you haven't done the job right, your parents will be annoyed about doing it better. Speed ​​and effort both count!
• If you find spiders, don't be afraid. They will not harm you. If you can't hang out with them, just tell someone you know can.
• Don't put your music too loud if your parents have rules about it.

Necessities

• A radio, iPod or cell phone to listen to (optional)
• Garbage bags (sometimes necessary - especially if you don't have a garbage can nearby)
• Air freshener or perfume (optional)
• A broom for hardwood floors
• A vacuum cleaner for carpets or soft floors
• A cloth for dusting
• Glass cleaner for glass surfaces or furniture
• A bunch of hangers
• A mop and dustpan
• A few snacks (optional, clean immediately after eating)