Keeping the house tidy is very important. Now this can seem like an impossible task at times when you are time poor and not a neat person to begin with. Should you find that the tidy up is just too hard I have a little mantra for you? “Out of sight out of mind” or alternatively “If you can’t see it it’s not there!” Every home has cupboards and you would be surprised how much you can stuff into a closet or cupboard when you apply yourself. In the bedroom, scoop up any stray homeless clothing, open your closet, press one foot on the pile of clothing giving them a good shove, shut the door and ‘Presto!’ clean room!
 
This can work for the kitchen, dining room or any room with closets cupboards or storage space. If you have a storage problem like so many home offices do, create your own. Boxes, chests and other homewearsy items can work a treat when it comes to hiding mess. Pick up big hand full of the offending matter and box it. That way, you never have to throw it out or even sort through it.
 
Now if you are really lucky you may have the holy grail of storage…the spare room. If you are lucky enough to have one of these rare and beautiful areas, here are a few tips on how best to keep the nosey Parkers from discovering your state secret. Place a ‘Baby sleeping’ sign on the door. If you don’t have a baby say you are minding you’re sister-in-laws, brothers, wife’s', godsons, cousin’s (twice removed) baby. Just don’t forget to fain looking in on the little tyke from time to time.
 
When you think of how little time it takes to tidy up using ‘The naughty housewife’ method of cleaning, why would you ever nag to your partner about his lack of help ever again? It has a two pronged effect in that you not only stop nagging he has no reason to nag either. If he complains about the stuffed full cupboards, closets and storage areas gently remind them that at least you had the good sense to find more suitable lodging for the offensive matter. It’s win, win for you, the domestic goddess.
 
Moral
Get excited about looking after your man and stuffing things in cupboards.