2. Do Dishes After Every Meal<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Cleaning the dishes after meals helps you stay on top of your kitchen. Don\u2019t let dishes pile up, because it will become overwhelming, and cause you to procrastinate. Get into a routine which includes doing dishes after each meal. Stop throwing the dirty utensils in your sink and leaving them for later.<\/p>\n
If you are having trouble getting your dishes under control, try the \u201cOne Cup Method.\u201d Assign one plate, glass, other utensils to everyone and avoid using other utensils. Doing so will significantly cut down on the amount of dirty dishes, and make clean-up after each meal quick and easy.<\/p>\n
Use a similar approach for taking out the trash. Every evening before going to bed, place your full trash bag by the front door. In the morning, grab it and place in your outdoor trash can or receptacle. If you do this, you won’t come home to foul odors or overflowing trash bins after working a long day.<\/p>\n