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Household chores are tedious work that requires your daily attention. They can be especially hard for people with disabilities and even cause additional pain or injury. To make sure that doesn’t happen, here are tips for disability limitations and house cleaning that can make it all easier.
Keep the house clutter-free
Furniture, clothes, and other things lying around the house can make it harder to move around and do chores safely. To avoid tripping or hitting on things, your first step should be decluttering. Storage boxes are a practical and easy solution for tidying up if you have pets and children, as well as to store magazines or other smaller items.
Have movers remove any unwanted pieces of furniture from your home to create more space and have the freedom to move. Furthermore, interior design can affect your mood, so make sure the space you live in makes you feel better and comfortable.
Use some helpful tools
Appliances, like the vacuum cleaner, are not the only tools you can use for house cleaning. For example, a new toilet brush is great to clean the bathtub, shower stall, and sink. Getting a duster with an extendable handle can help you reach those challenging nooks and crannies.
Dryer sheets are great dusting cloths since their silicon coating prevents static and fingerprints on the TV screen and other delicate surfaces. Investing in a quality spray mop can make it easier and safer to clean the floors without using a bucket and creating slippery wet spots.
Allow cleaning products to work
The cleaning products need some time to work their magic, so leave them on for a few minutes to soak in. This way, you will have to scrub less and in most cases only rinse the surface with a nozzle or wipe it with a cloth.
If the first application didn’t give satisfying results, apply the cleaning product again and leave it for longer. Some chemicals may be dangerous to inhale so keep the room ventilated or use organic options that won’t bother you and will still do the job. A mixture of white vinegar and baking soda has proven useful and healthy for even the most persistent dirt, like limescale.
Rely on your dishwasher
A dishwasher can do much more than just keep your dishes clean. It can help you clean mouth guards, shower sits, gardening tools, and other small items. Before you place anything in your dishwasher, make sure that it’s made from appropriate materials that can withstand cleaning in such conditions.
After washing all these items, run a full cleaning program with an empty dishwasher before using it for dishes again. Additionally, to remove food residue that can clog the drain, hot soak the dishes 15 minutes before to spend less time on scrubbing.
Hire a house cleaning service
If you want to hire professionals, look for a company that offers NDIS cleaning services to people with disabilities. It’s all about finding certified providers who understand the significance of creating a safe and healthy environment.
Communication with your house cleaning service is of the utmost importance to help them satisfy your needs and give their best. Also, you have an option to use the professional service whenever you are comfortable — every day or at scheduled times during the week.
Take your time
Planning your house chores can help you not tire yourself and avoid frustration. Start by creating the list of all the tasks you want to be done and then divide them by days. Try to keep the daily workload light and not too strenuous, but also make sure it doesn’t occupy your whole day.
Moreover, include household members in your cleaning plans to save energy and time, or call friends and turn it into a socializing event. It can help with those chores you are not so fond of doing.
Finally
As you noticed in these tips for disability limitations and house cleaning, the key is to be gentle to yourself. Make a list, plan your chores, and hire help if the housekeeping is too much for you to handle. Having a clean and safe environment is the goal, so make the whole process easier with these practical hacks.
