5 Hacks That Make Cleaning Easier As You Age
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Let’s face it, cleaning doesn’t get easier with age. Knees get creaky, backs get stiff, and the motivation to scrub every corner of the house can sometimes wear a little thin.
But with a few smart tweaks, keeping your home tidy doesn’t have to be such a hassle.
These five hacks are simple, practical, and perfect for anyone who wants to clean smarter, not harder.
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1. Choose tools that do the bending for you
One of the quickest ways to make cleaning easier is to stop bending over so much.
Long-handled dusters, extendable mops, and grabber tools are your new best friends. They’re great for reaching under furniture, dusting high shelves, or picking something up without straining your back.
You can even find lightweight scrub brushes with long handles that make cleaning the shower much easier.
2. Switch to a cordless vacuum
Old-school vacuums can be heavy, awkward, and more trouble than they’re worth. Cordless stick vacuums, such as the Dyson V11 , are lighter, easier to carry, and perfect for quick clean-ups.
No cords to trip over and no dragging a canister up the stairs. Many models have washable filters and attachments that snap on easily, so you’re not fumbling with a dozen pieces.
3. Clear the clutter, clean less often
The less stuff you have lying around, the less there is to dust, wipe, or move. A few minutes of decluttering here and there makes a big difference.
Try clearing one shelf, table, or drawer at a time. That pile of magazines from last year? Recycle them. The 17 mugs in the cabinet? Keep your favorites and donate the rest.
4. Don’t try to do it all at once
Marathon cleaning sessions are exhausting, especially if your joints aren’t what they used to be. Instead, break things into short sessions.
Clean the bathroom in the morning, wipe down the kitchen counters after lunch, vacuum just one room today and another tomorrow. Set a timer for 15 minutes and see what you can achieve without overly rushing.
5. Clean the toilet with denture tablets
This simple trick works like magic: drop a couple of denture cleaning tablets into the toilet bowl and let them fizz away. Wait about 20 to 30 minutes, give it a quick swish with the toilet brush, and flush.
The mild cleaning agents in the tablets break down stains and mineral build-up without you having to scrub and scrub. It’s cheap, easy, and surprisingly effective.
The bottom line
With a few smart tools, a little planning, and a couple of clever tricks, you can keep your home clean and comfortable with ease — regardless of your age.
Have you got any hacks of your own? Share them in the comments down below.
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Why would you wait until you are older to make cleaning easier?
Thank goodness for the long handled Swiffers! Cleaning baseboards and everything else is so much quicker and easier now!