Here are 6 things that MarthaStewart.com recommends doing every day to stay on top of cleaning and clutter:

• Make the Bed - Tidiness begets tidiness. A crisply made bed makes the whole room seem more orderly, which makes it less likely that you'll let other things -- such as clothes and papers -- pile up around it.
  
  
• Manage Clutter - Whenever you leave a room, take a quick look around for anything that isn't where it should be. Pick it up and put it where it belongs. Insist that everyone in the household do the same.
  
  
• Sort the Mail - Take a few minutes to open, read, and sort mail as soon as you bring it inside. Keep a recycle bin near your sorting area for junk mail. If the item requires action, consider purchasing our client’s favorite tool – the Action File (contact us to purchase).
  
  
• Clean as You Cook - Instead of filling the sink with pots and dishes, wash them or put them in the dishwasher as you prepare a meal.
  
  
• Wipe Up Spills While They're Fresh - Whether it's tomato sauce on the cooktop or makeup on the bathroom counter, almost anything is faster and easier to remove if you attend to it immediately.
  
  
• Sweep the Kitchen Floor - Every evening once you've finished washing up after dinner, sweep the floor. This will keep tough-to-clean dirt and grime from building up, which will make the weekly mopping much quicker.

By following these tips, you can prevent the dirt and clutter from accumulating.