"The management and routine support activities of running an organized physical institution occupied or used by people, like a house, ship, hospital or factory..."
The process of maintaining a clean and organized living space, including tidying up, decluttering, and deep cleaning.
Decluttering: The process of removing unwanted items, trash, and clutter from a space to create more efficient living and working spaces.
Cleaning tools and supplies: Understanding and identifying the tools and cleaning supplies needed for cleaning and organizing.
Storage solutions: The art of storing items effectively, using all the techniques necessary to create a clutter-free home space, from shelves to warehouses.
Cleaning techniques: This includes learning to clean different surfaces and how to use different cleaning products and equipment.
Time and resource management: This includes prioritizing tasks, planning schedules, delegating tasks, and managing resources.
Laundry management: A comprehensive study of techniques used in washing, ironing, and folding clothes.
Meal planning and preparation: A tutorial on how to plan and prepare healthy meals, keep a balanced diet, and manage a kitchen.
Cleaning hazardous materials: Safety measures while handling hazardous substances, how to dispose of harmful chemicals and waste safely, and disposal protocols.
Basic repairs: Basic techniques and tools that can be employed for simple repairs in and around your home.
Budgeting and finance: Managing home finances, creating savings and investing plans, and balancing family money that aligns with one's goals.
Mindful living: Tips on how to live in the moment, be more intentional and mindful in the choices one makes.
Efficient Time Management: A comprehensive guide to time management strategies and techniques used in maximizing productivity and efficiency.
Eco-friendly cleaning: Learning to clean while keeping the environment in mind while using eco-friendly cleaning supplies and other earth-friendly solutions.
Wellness and self-care: Tips on how to prioritize your well-being by managing your mental and physical health effectively.
Personal organizational techniques: Strategies and tips to foster accountability and make sure that one remains productive and efficient from a task-a-day perspective.
Professional organization: Techniques used in keeping files and schedules in order in the workplace.
Community organizing: Strategies for organizing a community, running events, and managing volunteers and resources for a cause.
Moving Process organization: Tips and techniques used in moving homes and offices that minimize confusion, reduce stress, and streamline the process.
Vehicle upkeep and maintenance: Car and vehicle maintenance, including cleaning and organizing, detailed checklists and schedules for regular maintenance, and more.
Upcycling and repurposing: Using old and discarded items creatively to repurpose them into something useful and environmentally-friendly.
Deep Cleaning: The process of thoroughly cleaning every nook and cranny of a space or object, including hard-to-reach areas.
Spring Cleaning: A deep clean done once a year, typically in the spring, to freshen up a home and get rid of clutter and dirt accumulated over the winter.
Regular Cleaning: Regular cleaning is the usual cleaning done on a non-specific schedule. It comprises daily and weekly cleaning routines.
Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning: Cleaning services provided to clean up an old home before moving out or cleaning a new home before moving in to ensure minimum to zero clutter.
Environmental Cleaning: Cleaning that focuses on eliminating harmful bacteria and viruses that can cause illness, using appropriate cleaners and disinfectants.
Carpet Cleaning: Cleaning carpets using a vacuum, shampooing, deep-cleaning or other methods.
Window Cleaning: Cleaning the exterior or interior of glass windows, doors, and mirrors to improve their appearance and let in more natural light.
Upholstery Cleaning: Cleaning furniture, curtains, or drapery fabric, to maintain the appearance of the interiors.
Oven Cleaning: Clean an oven through the use of heat-activated cleaners, chemicals, or self-cleaning options.
Fridge Cleaning: Cleaning the inside and outside of fridges, freezers and other appliances to emit a pleasant scent and extend their lifespan.
Dusting: The act of cleaning surfaces from dust with a soft cloth, a microfiber duster, or a feather duster.
Kitchen Cleaning: Cleaning kitchen countertops, cabinets, appliances, and floors with the attention to details.
Bathroom Cleaning: Cleaning and sanitizing bathroom toilets, sinks, tubs, and it includes scrubbing, washing, and disinfecting surfaces.
Closet Organizing: Organizing the closet, placing items by category or colors, which can lead to quick retrieval or storage of items.
Paper Management: Sorting through mail and paperwork, prioritizing, and discarding unnecessary materials, filing and archiving documents.
Time Management: Management of time to create a balance, and obtain an efficient and comforting daily schedule.
Digital Management: An effective organization of devices, applications, pictures, and storage spaces.
Recycling/Disposing: Effectively disposing of plastics, metals, papers and considering the environment, to recycle usable materials.
Storage Management: Sustaining a meticulous organization of storage spaces, including garages, pantries, and attics.
Clutter Management: A way of getting rid of clutter by managing and identifying items of less importance, which can lead to freeing up space and a clutter-free atmosphere.
"...tidying, organizing, cooking, routine maintenance, shopping, and bill payment."
"These tasks may be performed by members of the household, or by persons hired for the purpose."
"This is a more broad role than a cleaner, who is focused only on the cleaning aspect."
"The term is also used to refer to the money allocated for such use."
"...hotels, resorts, inns, boarding houses, dormitories, hospitals, and prisons."
"There are related concepts in industry known as workplace housekeeping and Industrial housekeeping, which are part of occupational health and safety processes."
"...the housekeeper is second in command in the house and 'except in large establishments, where there is a house steward, the housekeeper must consider herself as the immediate representative of her mistress'." Quotes from the paragraph that answer the questions: