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Good Cleaning Habits for Students: Expert Tips from Scrubs Cleaning London
Student life is busy, fast-paced, and often messy. Whether you’re living in student halls, a shared flat, or private rented accommodation, keeping your home clean can feel like a challenge. Therefore, developing good cleaning habits is very important and far more effective than relying on occasional stressful last-minute cleans.
In this article, our professional cleaners share practical cleaning habits students can follow to maintain a tidy home, along with advice on when a professional deep clean is the best solution.
Why Cleanliness Matters for Students
A clean home is about more than appearance; a clean environment helps students:
- Focus better on studying
- Reduce stress and mental fatigue
- Improve hygiene and indoor air quality
- Protect rental properties from damage
Mess and clutter can quickly build up in student accommodation, especially in shared spaces. That’s why preventative cleaning habits are essential.
Start with a Simple Daily Habit: Make Your Bed
One of the simplest but most powerful habits is making your bed each morning. It takes less than two minutes and instantly makes your room look cleaner and more organized.
For students, this habit creates a sense of accomplishment at the start of the day. Even if the rest of your room isn’t perfect, a made bed makes the space feel more put together. It also discourages you from throwing clothes or bags onto the bed later.
Clean as You Go: A Professional Cleaning Principle
“Clean as you go” is one of the most important habits for maintaining a clean house. Instead of letting messes pile up, deal with them immediately. Examples include:
- Washing dishes after eating
- Wiping kitchen surfaces after cooking
- Cleaning spills straight away
- Putting rubbish directly in the bin
This habit prevents bacteria build-up and saves hours of cleaning later.
Put Things Back Where They Belong and Declutter Regularly
Clutter is one of the biggest challenges we see during deep cleaning in London. Clutter often comes from not returning items to their proper place.
Good decluttering habits include:
- Assigning a place for every item – books, chargers, stationery, clothes, bags, etc.
- Hanging up jackets instead of tossing them on a chair
- Removing items, you no longer use
- Organising drawers and shelves regularly
- Avoiding unnecessary accumulation
When everything has a place, cleaning becomes faster and easier. This habit is especially helpful in small student spaces where clutter builds up quickly.
Keep Your Study Area Clean
Your study area should be a place that supports focus and productivity. A cluttered desk can lead to a cluttered mind.
Good habits for a clean study space include:
- Clearing your desk at the end of each study session
- Organizing papers and notes in folders
- Throwing away unnecessary papers
- Cleaning your keyboard and screen regularly
A clean study area helps students concentrate better and makes studying more efficient.
Manage Laundry Properly
Laundry can easily get out of control if ignored. Develop habits that keep clothes organized and clean.
Helpful habits include:
- Using a laundry basket instead of the floor
- Washing clothes once the basket is full
- Folding or hanging clothes immediately after washing
- Separating clean and dirty clothes clearly
For students, staying on top of laundry prevents last-minute stress before classes or events.
Daily Cleaning Habits That Make a Difference
You don’t need to clean for hours every day. Many professional cleaning services in London, including Scrubs Cleaning, recommend short daily routines.
Spending just 10–15 minutes a day on tasks such as:
- Tidying your desk
- Taking out the rubbish
- Wiping frequently touched surfaces
- Sweeping kitchen floors
- Folding clothes
Short, daily cleaning sessions fit easily into a busy student schedule and prevent messes from becoming stressful.
Respect Shared Spaces and create weekly cleaning routines
Many students live with roommates or family members. Keeping a clean house also means respecting shared areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms.
Good shared-space habits include:
- Cleaning up immediately after cooking
- Not leaving personal items in common areas
- Choose a specific day—like Saturday or Sunday—for slightly bigger tasks such as cleaning the kitchen or bathrooms
- Taking turns with cleaning duties
- Communicating clearly about responsibilities
Respectful habits help maintain cleanliness and prevent conflicts.
Book a Professional Deep Clean Occasionally
Even the best cleaning habits don’t reach everything. Over time, grease, limescale, dust, and bacteria build up in hidden areas. This is why booking a professional deep cleaning service in London is so important.
A deep clean targets areas often missed during regular cleaning, such as:
- Inside ovens and appliances
- Behind and under furniture
- Bathroom limescale and mould
- Kitchen grease and grime
Students should consider booking a professional deep clean:
- At the start or end of term
- After exams or busy periods
- Before hosting guests
- When moving into a new property
- Before an end of tenancy inspection
At Scrubs Cleaning, we often recommend deep cleans at key times of the year and end of tenancy cleanings before the final inspection. Combining daily habits with occasional deep cleaning delivers the best long-term results. And remember that well-maintained homes are easier and cheaper to prepare for final inspections.
Final Thoughts
At Scrubs Cleaning, we believe the cleanest homes are maintained through a balance of good daily habits and professional support. For students, small routines make a big difference—and an occasional professional deep clean help keep everything fresh, hygienic, and stress-free. We know that students are usually short of money, but having professional deep cleans from time to time is money well spent.
If you’re a student or live on a shared accommodation in London and need help with deep cleaning, regular cleaning, or end of tenancy cleaning, Scrubs Cleaning is here to help.