We all love to relax in a nice clean home, right?
The problem is cleaning is NOT fun. There’s never a perfect time to do it, so it’s easy to procrastinate on it.. which only makes it worse because when we don’t clean regularly all the mess and muck builds up.. and then it become a HUGE job that feels really overwhelming!
We know cleaning regularly is easier, and we know that if we enjoy something we’re more likely to do it.
So how can we make cleaning more likeable?
Here’s what works for me.
Listen to something you like while you clean
Listen to music
Listen to a podcast
Listen to your favourite YouTuber (lots of videos are people talking - you don’t have to watch, you can just listen
Get motivated before you start cleaning
Watch a Clean with Me video on YouTube before you start cleaning, they are really motivating!
Watch an episode of Hoarders before you start cleaning
Make it a challenge
Set your timer and see how much you can get done in 15 minutes
Make it easier
You don’t have to clean the whole house from top to bottom each day - assign one room each day for deep cleaning in four easy steps (rubbish out, put things away, spray and wipe surfaces, sweep / mop / vacuum floor)
Delegate - Ditch the huge washing basket and give each family member a small one with their name on it. They can do their own laundry (yep even primary school aged kids can do it with a small basket and a stool)
Use my easy cleaning methods - grab a free copy of my "Easy Cleaning" book here
Make it nicer
Create a cute cleaning caddy to carry around from room to room
Wear a cute apron and gloves
Get a good quality duster
Buy a nice looking spray bottle for your surface spray
Teat yourself to a top quality vacuum that works well and is light and easy to carry
When to clean
The earlier the better - clean when you have more energy earlier in the day
As you go - Wash dishes as you cook, pick up something to put away as you walk through a room, clean the bathroom while you run the bath
Change your mindset
Stop thinking “I hate cleaning” and start thinking “I love relaxing in a tidy room”
Say it to your kids too!
Reward yourself
Wine and chocolate work for me! Okay, maybe wine later in the day ;)
Chill out with Netflix
Read a book or magazine
Order dinner in
Go to a movie
Seriously, do something nice for yourself and call it a reward, it means you don’t feel guilty about chilling because you absolutely deserve a break!
Outsource the stuff you hate most
If you have a little extra cash, feel free to hire someone to do the stuff you hate like cleaning the oven. doing the floors every fortnight, cleaning the bathroom, washing the windows, washing your car, mowing your lawns… anything you really don’t want to do!
It’s okay to outsource, you’re helping someone else with their income, they are good at their job, and you already do ENOUGH.
Hope that helps! If you have a tip to share, I’d love to hear it! Join us on Facebook and let me know your tips & tricks for enjoying cleaning more.
x Marissa
