As you get older, the harder it can be to get around. Simple tasks like house cleaning can really physically laborious, not to mention it can be dangerous. Yet a clean home is important for your physical health! At the same time, a clean home also promotes a healthy state of mind. When you look around your house and you see that everything is tidy and clean it promotes inner peace.
However, house cleaning is not exactly every senior’s favorite activity. For many people it can be one of the worst possible things they can think of doing. However, with a few practical tips, you can not only make house cleaning manageable, but even enjoyable. Here are some of the best tips for folks over the age of 80 to make house cleaning more manageable.
Consider Hiring Help
While hiring a house cleaner may not be in everyone’s budget, if you can envision yourself being able to pay someone to take care of your house cleaning, it can make a world of difference in your state of mind. Being able to use your time for things you enjoy while you outsource the cleaning somewhere else, can help you enjoy your retirement years not much more. Not to mention, you can significantly lower the amount of responsibilities you have and therefore your stress levels.
Prioritize Safety
Safety should be your number one priority when it comes to cleaning. This may sound silly, however, you’d be surprised how many slip and fall accidents happen when attempting to clean the house. Reduce fall hazards as much as possible by decluttering and keeping all of your supplies within easy reach. Instead of storing your vacuum deep in the back of your closet for example, try and keep it accessible and in the front of your closet without having to reach or bend or potentially hurt yourself.
Use Lightweight Tools
Try to opt for tools that are lightweight and not too burdensome to carry. A lightweight vacuum, ideally one that is cordless, is going to be the easiest way to clean up your house. That way you don’t have to worry about hauling around something extremely heavy that could cause you to pull your back out or injure a muscle.
While you’re at it, consider tools like extendable dusters that can help you reach extremely hard to get places without having to climb up on dangerous surfaces or overreach yourself.
Organize
The more you can organize your life, and simplify the way that you lay things out, the less you’ll need to clean your house. Routinely declutter, and find storage solutions that can help you quickly locate items without having to leave them out all over surfaces. While you’re at it, label your storage bins so that you know exactly what’s inside making it even easier to locate what you need.
