How do you get in the mood to CLEAN your House up??

Question

I know my house is a mess, I live alone and work my @$$ off every day! I work outside and it's friggan HOT outside, 100+ sometimes so really pooped when I come home. I know, No excuses...but sheesh!

I'm embarrassed to look at it. I used to get into the mood but I just haven't for months.

What do you think gets you into the mood to clean up?...pls don't make fun...HELP!

Answer 1

My house is not the cleanest either, so I know how you feel.  What I do though is I pick one thing to do, like clean all the dishes and wipe down the counters.  I don't think about everything else that also needs to be cleaned.  When I've done that much, it feels so nice that oftentimes I will decide to do just one more thing like clean the bathtub and toilet in my bathroom.

Sometimes I just stop after doing the first job, but lots of times it makes me feel like doing more cause I like the results so much.

Just try to break it into "manageable" jobs and it won't seem so bad.

Answer 2

First thing is little by little. I reccomend Flylady (see link below) because baby steps are the key. Find something that energizes you, your favorite band or even a tv show and crank it. That helps a lot. If you don't feel like doing it, don't beat yourself up over it. There is always tomorrow but don't let that become a habit. That's what I love about Flylady, the first thing she has you do is shine your sink. You don't have to do the dishes or anything, just shine your sink. She usually has you cleaning 15 minutes a day and anyone can handle that.

If she isn't for you try to just do a little at a time anyway. Focus on the bathroom. Clean the toilet and sink and your done. The next day sweep and mop and oila the bathroom is clean. On your day off you can scrub the tub if it needs it. Next focus on the living room, get rid of stuff you don't need, cleaning off surfaces such as coffee tables and the couch (i'm bad about throwing things on the couch when I get home) will do so much for the room.

DO YOUR DISHES EVERYDAY!!! I hate doing dishes but when I let them pile up it makes it worse and I dread it even more. Do them as you use them and you'll be much  happier.

Declutter: That's a really big one. If you haven't used it in ages, you probably don't need it. Give it away or throw it away. It could help someone in need.

Like I said just start small. It helps me alot to come in from work and start cleaning right away, its like an extension of work, then I have the rest of the evening to enjoy my family, watch tv, or do whatever I want.

Good luck, I know you can do it.

Answer 3

My motivation is to invite company over!!!!  I'd be embarassed for them to see my house a mess, so that always does the trick!

Answer 4

Sometimes you just have to syke yourself up,turn on some good beat dancing music and just go for it. Say to yourself " if I do this now I can get it done in no time". YOU CAN DO IT! Or you could pay someone to clean it for you. Seriously if you know anyone with a teenager that needs alittle extra money. It would help you out and them and you wont have to pay an arm and a leg. :)

Answer 5

OKie doke. Well...you have to make cleaning not a "bad" thing to do no matter how annoying it may seem. For e.g. dont have a negative mind frame of "oh noooo i have to clean" be more like a demanding positive tone like"OK i have to clean no matter what and my house will look good after!" also whilst cleaning it is good to listen to your favourite music top help you get motivated.

It works for me!!

HOPE IT HELPS =]=]

Answer 6

You have to commit to yourself to do small segments at a time, and then often once you get started you'll find it's not that bad and you might do more than you expected.

Answer 7

Things You’ll Need:

Time

Energy

Motivation

Step1

In most homes, it is natural for clutter to accumulate in a short period of time. This does not mean that the inhabitants are filthy people or that they do not care to keep a clean home. Clutter is evidence that people; busy people at that, are living in the home. The following steps should assist in maintaining a clean home within a budgeted amount of time.

Step2

Share the responsibility! If two or more people live in the same home, then EACH ONE should be responsible for cleaning it unless one of them is under the age of three. Each person should take responsibility for their own belongings and also for their messes. This is simple. If only one person in the home wears a size 13 shoe and there are two of them lying in the living room floor, it is that person's responsibility to relocate the shoes to a closet or appropriate storage space. If food that is packaged in a wrapper is opened and consumed, the wrapper should be deposited in the garbage can and not on the coffee table or on the floor.



Step3

Use the "Back and Forth" method of spot cleaning. This really works! Start at one end of the home and identify all of the things that do not belong. Pick up a few; not too many, and walk to the other end of the home. Upon passing the spot where each item belongs, deposit it neatly and continue on to the other side. Repeat this process, starting from the opposite end. With a radio positioned at a halfway point, music may be heard throughout the journey. Several things are accomplished using this method. The home slowly becomes organized. The person cleaning gets some valuable exercise and entertainment by singing and possibly dancing as they go. The entire house does not have to be cleaned each time this method is performed, but it is a useful means of managing clutter in high-traffic areas.

Step4

Once clutter has been cleared, it is a good idea to perform deeper cleaning. Scrub or mop floors, dust furniture, and vacuum carpets and rugs. As with the "Back and Forth" method of cleaning, deep cleaning does not have to be done all at once. Pick one day to clean the kitchen. Clean the bathrooms another day. Only do as much as time or energy allows.

Step5

By using these steps to keep a home in a manageable state, there will be less stress involved when a surprise visitor drops in unannounced.

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Tips :

Do only what time allows.



Encourage all members of the household to participate.



Clutter causes feelings of despair.

Answer 8

My iPod and a martini always does the trick.

Answer 9

take a day off when it's cooler out, turn up some music, and CLEAN!