October 9, 2007 | Cleaning tips
C’mon, it’s not that bad. Well, truth be told, I’m not much of a cleaning-lover either. You wouldn’t know it from reading the blog, but I don’t enjoy cleaning my home. It’s just not something that comes naturally to me. But I’ve found a few things that help. Take a look at mine, and if you’re like me you probably have some things you do to make it more enjoyable. Care to share?
- Music helps. A little upbeat music keeps me going when I feel like I just can’t conquer another task. Whether it’s an iPod or just the radio or CD player, music gets the blood flowing.
- Break it up. Limit yourself to 15 - 20 minutes so that you don’t get overwhelmed. Actually set a timer, and when time’s up, do something you enjoy. You can always return to scrubbing your bathtub later.
- Do tasks that give you an immediate sense of accomplishment. Shining your sink, vacuuming (if you have the plush carpet that shows your vacuum lines) - anything that gives you easily visible results, complete with instant gratification. Save things like cleaning the oven and the top of the ceiling fan for a day when you have help enlisted.
- Isolate the problem. If you hate cleaning because you don’t like the smell of bleach, then maybe it’s time to make the switch to all-naturals. Read more on this site to find out how to use vinegar, lemon juice, and other things to get most of your cleaning tasks done.
- Find help. Even if you can’t fit a maid into your monthly budget, you might be able to have one come a couple times a year to help you keep things manageable. If you’re in the Atlanta area, call us. We’re North East Atlanta’s green maids. Environmentally friendly, non-toxic, hypoallergenic. (Yes, that was a shameless plug. Sorry, but it had to happen.)
Now, come on. Tell me how you make cleaning fun.
Posted by mudlark @ 11:47 am
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October 9th, 2007 at 12:13 pmauntpam says:
I too try to break cleaning into smaller tasks and follow up with a task I like or just a break outside. I like to have my weekends free for fun stuff, so I try to get most of my cleaning/laundry done during the week … I pretty much rely on those 15-20 minute chunks of time to get it all done.
October 9th, 2007 at 1:37 pmThe thing that has made the biggest difference for me is scent. I’m a very scent oriented person so finding a line of products that are environmentally friendly and good smelling has made all the difference! Oh how times have changed … I used to get excited about the dates the latest movies/music were coming out, now I wait in anticipation for the date the Method holiday scents will hit the shelves. :>
Jeana says:
I hire broomhuggers!
I do a little bit at a time throughout the week so it’s not all piled up for me to do over the weekend. While my daugther is in the tub I straighten the bathroom and when she is done in the bath she “helps” me wipe down the tub and other fixtures with a towel. It keeps the dirt from building up. It also helps to have the house to myself when I want to clean. I usually wait until after my daughter is sleeping and on a night when my husband isn’t home. I get so much more done and I don’t feel like I’m neglecting anybody. It also helps having natural cleaners because I can clean and have my daughter help me and not worry about the chemicals. She’s a great little helper for being 1 year old! I guess the biggest thing is keep up with it a little at a time so it doesn’t turn into one big chore!
October 10th, 2007 at 8:27 pm