Establish These Habits

Somewhere between Messies and SuperCleanies there are Average Good Housekeepers. Here are some habits that these average good housekeepers do and teach their housemates (i.e. husband, children, boarders...)

1. Put things where they belong when you are through with them.
2. Set the standard for orderliness yourself.
3. Never leave the room before closing closets, cupboard doors and drawers.
4. Pick it up - don't pass it up.
5. When you fix ANYTHING to eat, put away EVERYTHING you used BEFORE you sit down to eat.
6. Dress, hair and mirror check before ANYTHING.
7. Never leave the house before you've done ALL the everyday duties on the list.
8. Check the next day's duty list the night before.
9. Finish what you start.

Train yourself so you can have empathy for your trainees... it's harder than it looks!