{"id":20326,"date":"2021-11-05T22:52:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T22:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=20326"},"modified":"2021-11-05T22:52:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T22:52:43","slug":"interior-design-mistakes-that-make-us-waste-too-much-time-on-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/interior-design-mistakes-that-make-us-waste-too-much-time-on-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior Design Mistakes That Make Us Waste Too Much Time on Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>According to some studies, people spend about 24 hours a month and more than 5 hours a week on cleaning. To reduce this time, you can employ some life hacks and create an interior design scheme that\u2019s easier to clean.\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Hide the toilet tank in\u00a0the wall\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If possible, make sure that the toilet doesn\u2019t even reach the floor \u2014 it will make it super easy to clean the dust around it. Also, hide the tank in the wall. It\u2019s simple: no tank means no additional surface for the dust to collect on.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"569\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/36a1dd5f17bff3676451090d1f.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20334\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/36a1dd5f17bff3676451090d1f.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Choose water-resistant and durable countertops\n\n\n\n</h2><p>After washing the dishes, there can still be\u00a0a\u00a0lot of\u00a0water left on\u00a0the countertop. If\u00a0you don\u2019t wipe it\u00a0off in\u00a0time, the surface will absorb the moisture and may even get ruined. To\u00a0make the surface\u00a0<a href="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/www.thisoldhouse.com%5C/kitchens%5C/21016024%5C/how-to-choose-a-countertop%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"' rel='\"noreferrer' noopener>last\u00a0longer, don\u2019t be\u00a0cheap about it\u00a0\u2014 choose marble or\u00a0granite. If\u00a0you can\u2019t afford such materials, it\u2019s better to\u00a0use tiles or\u00a0some other really durable option. Ideally, the sink and the countertop should be\u00a0on\u00a0the same surface without any lines between them. This way, it\u00a0will be\u00a0really easy for you to\u00a0wipe the water and dirt into the sink.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"727\"' height='\"566\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/image-56.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20327\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image-56.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Put smooth tiles on\u00a0the kitchen wall\n\n\n\n</h2><p>No matter how careful you are, grease from cooking food will still appear on the walls. And if the kitchen wall has a lot of different dips and patterns, the grease will be really hard to clean. If possible, choose smooth tiles \u2014 ones without seams are even better. Such tiles are way easier to clean. If you already have tiles on your kitchen wall, you can protect the surface with special glass.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"847\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/9d88fb5c238baedc886d18a211.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20328\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9d88fb5c238baedc886d18a211.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use simple handles on\u00a0the furniture\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If\u00a0your furniture has handles with a\u00a0complicated design, lots of\u00a0dust and dirt will pile up\u00a0on\u00a0them. In\u00a0order not to\u00a0spend many hours and tons of\u00a0money replacing the handles, buy smooth-surface handles of\u00a0simple colors. Also, while you\u2019re at\u00a0the store, touch all the handles there. Choose the ones where the\u00a0least\u00a0amount of\u00a0stains are visible.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"720\"' height='\"565\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/image-57.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20329\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/image-57.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Say \u201cno\u201d to\u00a0textured floors\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Textured floors are cool and attractive \u2014 up until the moment you have to wash them. Dirt and dust get into the seams, so instead of just wiping the surface, you\u2019ll have to spend time cleaning every seam. To avoid this problem, choose smooth floors. Different rooms require different surfaces in terms of water-resistance \u2014 don\u2019t forget about that.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"569\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/be8ca65622820e0e8bf62c66f8.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20330\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/be8ca65622820e0e8bf62c66f8.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>The surface of\u00a0your walls should be\u00a0washable\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Very often, people put wallpaper on their walls but not all of them can be washed. The thing is, the areas next to things like light switches get dirty very often, according to the Bright Side authors, which is why wallpaper that can be washed is the best choice.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"569\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/42a52658c49a999f7a13e7ea73.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20331\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/42a52658c49a999f7a13e7ea73.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Say \u201cyes\u201d to\u00a0induction cooktops\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Housewives agree: induction cookers are much easier to wash than any other surface. They don\u2019t get hot which is why pieces of fallen food don\u2019t get burned. Even if milk drips on the surface, all you need to do is wipe it off.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"569\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/557a82586e84b18ecb11189aec.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20332\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/557a82586e84b18ecb11189aec.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t use black\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The color black definitely looks great but it\u2019s not all that practical. Dark surfaces look as if they attract more dust. This isn\u2019t true, of course, but dust contrasts with the color black, so it\u2019s really visible. When choosing your furniture, make sure you choose other colors, such as gray or brown.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"569\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/25a9585f3c84636809c4c505dc.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20333\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/25a9585f3c84636809c4c505dc.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Choose furniture with removable cases\n\n\n\n</h2><p>When you choose your furniture, don\u2019t forget about the fact that it needs to be practical. If possible, buy furniture with removable cases that you can take off and put into the washing machine to make the couch clean again. Also, buy a bed without a headrest. The fewer flat surfaces you have, the easier it will be to clean your place.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"569\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/79aebd545faa3957102cf6e0ce.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20335\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/79aebd545faa3957102cf6e0ce.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>It\u2019s better to\u00a0cover all your shelves with glass\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Open shelves with a lot of small items in them look cool in photos but they\u2019re not very practical in real life. A lot of dust builds up in there. Experts say that open shelving for a small apartment is a terrible idea because there will probably be a lot of not-so-pretty stuff on display. If you want to show your things to your guests, cover the shelves with glass. There will be way less dust behind the transparent glass doors.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"569\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/ae6b6b510f825e54e5dee6b77d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20336\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ae6b6b510f825e54e5dee6b77d.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Get\u00a0garbage disposal for the sink\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There\u2019s an opinion that garbage disposals are the next most useful thing in the kitchen after the dishwasher. And now, there are sinks with built-in disposals you can buy or you can get a separate device. It will protect you from clogged pipes and save you a lot of money.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"400\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/garbage-disposal-food.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20337\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/garbage-disposal-food.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Buy furniture that reaches the ceiling\n\n\n\n</h2><p>How often do you clean the dust from under and above the furniture? Not much, right? Of course, the furniture that doesn\u2019t have any space under it or above it won\u2019t protect you from dust but it will reduce the amount of it that collects. Besides, such furniture looks very modern today. Avoid open shelves, if possible.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>According to some studies, people spend about 24 hours a month and more than 5 hours a week on cleaning. To reduce this time, you can employ some life hacks and create an interior design scheme that\u2019s easier to clean. 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