Maids are a huge help for families who are always on the go. They are basically home managers. We understand that they can not be around 100% of the time. So, here's a few tips on how to maintain a clean home while they are away. There are 4 quick and easy steps when it comes to cleaning you house while your maid is on leave. Follow these 4 easy steps and even your maid will be proud of you!

4 STEPS TO CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WHEN YOUR MAID IS ON LEAVE.

1. Declutter - When things have served their purpose; they deserve to be inducted into the "storage of fame"!
2. Organize - We all know everything should have it's own assigned place in a home. Lets make sure nothing is abandoned!
3. Prioritize - Let's face it. Some things deserve precedence over others. Our favorite rooms: the bathroom and the kitchen.
4. Deodorize - The pleasant smell of lavender and lemon will always be a perfect finishing touch. People respect clean more with a fresh smell.

Let's break this down a bit further.

1. Declutter:
   Sometime we don't realize how many useless items we have. Like bulky furniture, expired magazines, old technology, blankets, dishes, clothes, and a ton of other items. A good way to dispose of these items are by donating them to your local donation drive, buying a storage (Highly Recommended), or the neighborhood dumpster.
   
   
2. Organize: 
   We all know ever one hates organizing. However, spend a day or two organizing your home and you will thank yourself later. Everything in your home that has made the decluttering cut deserves a home within your home. If everything returns to it's home then nothing gets misplaced or lost. Also, nothing will be laying around forming clutter.
   
   Your home will remain neat by implementing simple organization. Too add: a must do in this section is creating a cleaning and dusting schedule. This way the entire family has a responsibility and a duty to hold up their end of the bargain. Which should be to keeping the house cleaned and maintained. This way nobody gets overwhelmed with all the upkeep.
   
   
3. Prioritize:
   This is an easy, yet important task. Family members are going to be busy navigating through their daily schedules. Sometimes there is little=to=no time to complete home upkeep task, Here is when prioritizing what needs to be cleaned will prove to be a handy pay off. Some of the most filthy and germ ridden areas of the home come from the bathroom and the kitchen. Clean these rooms as frequently as your time allows. Your maid will be happy once returned from leave!
   
   
4. Deodorize:
   How many times haves you walked in to a visibly dirty home and it smelled fresh and clean? How many times have you walked into a clean home and was greeted with a fresh clean scent. Exactly! Clean homes should not only look clean, but they should also smell clean. This helps for the busy weeks when prioritizing have to go into effect. Even though some rooms in the house haven't been properly cleaned, Your house will still be inviting. Our sense of smells will make the final decision.

Implement!

Follow these steps and never lose sleep again when your home manager request their leave time. Make a plan, follow these steps, and implement them weekly and I promise you that you'll keep up with your home.