3 Bad Habits That Make Your Home Seem Always Messy

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JAKARTA - It doesn't have to be luxurious, a clean and tidy house will make its residents always feel at home to live in it. A neat house in addition to pleasing the eye will also give the impression of being comfortable and organized. In addition, a neat and clean house is also a healthy residence for all family members.

However, to keep the house neat and clean, it takes effort from all family members who live in it. Good habits need to be cultivated to always put things in their place, and provide a place to store things. Here are bad habits to avoid, as well as tips for dealing with problems that can lead to messy conditions in your home.

Putting Things Not In Place When Coming Home

Often when you are tired and just set foot into the house, you want to immediately put your car keys, coins, receipts, wallets, bags, or groceries on various tables or on the floor while you go to the bedroom or bathroom. This habit not only makes the room messy but has the potential to lose small items, especially when needed.

How to fix it:

Place a box or container near your entrance where you can immediately hang your car keys or put various small items that you take with you as soon as you step into the house. Also provide a small wastebasket to quickly dispose of items you no longer use, such as parking receipts or candy wrappers.

Throwing stuff straight into the closet

Supplies of tissues, toiletries, and various household cleaning fluids mixed up in one cupboard? Food ingredients and cooking utensils are arranged as long as they are stored in another cupboard?

How to fix it:

Use shelves and containers to separate these products according to their use. This will make it easier for you to find the product you want to use, and it will also make it easier when you look at your inventory to see what is out of stock and needs to be bought again.

Constantly Buying Things Even If There's Not Enough Space For Storage

Over time, your collection or belongings will increase, while the space to store them is getting less and less. The house will be filled with more and more items, and if not kept neatly it will become a mess.

How to fix it:

Apply the “one in, one out” system. If you buy a pair of shoes, donate a pair of shoes that you rarely wear. If you buy 3 new bags, donate 3 bags that you don't use anymore. By adopting this habit, you will ensure that the number of items you have matches the available storage space in your home. So that your home remains comfortable without a lot of unused items piling up in various corners of the house.