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Anyone want to join me for a CLEANING DAY?

74 replies

GhostOfABanana · 01/05/2023 10:29

I need group motivation.

I've cleaned the fridge, that's as far as I've gotten.

My goals

Bathroom general tiday
Clean tiles that have gotten gross

General kitchen tidy

Living room organisation
Mop floors.

Put washing away.

I'll come back each time I've done something.

Spotify playlist :90s dance

🧹🧼🧽👊

OP posts:
SquirrellyTheSquirrel · 01/05/2023 10:30

I’ve just hoovered up a second slice of toast, if that helps?

justcantgetenough · 01/05/2023 10:33

I'm still in bed procrastinating

HundredMilesAnHour · 01/05/2023 10:34

Nope. No cleaning today. It's a holiday. Chores can wait.

GhostOfABanana · 01/05/2023 10:38

It's a bank holiday, hardly Christmas.

I always wonder why people click on a thread they have no interest in (content very clear by title) just to say something negative.

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Findyourneutralspace · 01/05/2023 10:41

I’ll be cleaning today. I haven’t started yet because my cat is being very cute and cuddly but when he gets up, I’ll get up and start by stripping the bed.

SquirrellyTheSquirrel · 01/05/2023 10:47

GhostOfABanana · 01/05/2023 10:38

It's a bank holiday, hardly Christmas.

I always wonder why people click on a thread they have no interest in (content very clear by title) just to say something negative.

I always wonder why people ask a question and then get annoyed when they get answers.

Wishona · 01/05/2023 10:49

I don’t want to, but I should…

RagzRebooted · 01/05/2023 10:49

I will join you in the laundry folding (eventually) as I've got 4 baskets full on my bedroom floor! I did my non-routine cleaning yesterday though (kitchen window and windowsil, cleaned out a very sticky cupboard) and I have teenagers who are responsible for bathrooms and vacuuming, so I don't get involved with those.

RealLife101 · 01/05/2023 10:50

Im in!

I’m currently in bed but have told myself I’m getting up at 11am to clean. I’ve had two days of relaxation. Time to get my lazy arse into gear Grin.

StopGrowingPlease · 01/05/2023 11:10

I’ve got loads of tidying to do but I have a toddler so can’t ever do a full cleaning day 😂 I want to join in for the motivation though so I’ll pick some tasks that I should be able to get done 😃

Clean the microwave
Tidy the table
Wash up
Put laundry on
Put clean laundry away
Hang wet laundry on airer to dry
Tidy kitchen counters
Tidy up toys (probably when he’s asleep)

There’s more to do but that’s probably a realistic doable list for the day 🤷‍♀️

Mogonthemoon · 01/05/2023 11:11

I have done my bathroom, Downstairs toilet, kitchen, living room & folded laundry sp far this morning....

I've ran out of steam now!

Lampzade · 01/05/2023 11:14

Cant join you . I am doing sweet FA today.
Netflix today

Eviebeans · 01/05/2023 11:17

Have been to the laundrette to dry the teddy quilt cover and sheets (too big for our tumble dryer)
did food shopping on way back
planted up new trough in front garden
hoovered downstairs

Kittykatchunjy · 01/05/2023 11:19

GhostOfABanana · 01/05/2023 10:38

It's a bank holiday, hardly Christmas.

I always wonder why people click on a thread they have no interest in (content very clear by title) just to say something negative.

I always wonder why people start a thread and then can't cope when it turns into a conversation with posters answering their question....

Hbh17 · 01/05/2023 11:21

People actually choose to spend a whole day cleaning?! Absolutely not - life is far, far too short.

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 01/05/2023 11:23

I don't know why everyone has jumped on you to criticise 🤷‍♀️ it's just being unpleasant for the sake of it.

Anyway, I won't be joining you but that's only because I did all mine yesterday! DH is currently doing the garden though.

SallySunrise · 01/05/2023 11:24

I really should join you. So much to do, I've been putting it off for ages.

My ex has the kids today and I've had a full night's sleep. I've got no excuse but I've still spent the morning reading in bed.

Finished my book now so I've got even LESS excuse. The next one is calling to me....

HaroldeVwilliam · 01/05/2023 11:28

I've already processed two washing loads and set kitchen up to do some small painting jobs.
Washed dc bedding.

Will try a light clean.
It's cold and grey here so that's my motivation ie don't want to sit around in garden.

PopsicleHustler · 01/05/2023 11:32

I love cleaning but unfortunately everything is going super slowly.
I have a 4 month old baby and I slowly put him down after feeding him and do one job and the ge wakes up again.

Todays jobs are:

1)sort all kids drawers, sort bottom on my husbands wardrobe, fold away laundry
2) put on another wash
3) tidy bedroom and polish bedroom
4) clean kitchen, clean outside of all cupboards and drawers, wash down work tops, kettle, oven , cooker hobs, toaster and coffee pots, wash up, clean sink drainer and clean kitchen tiles, sweep and mop, wash outside of fridge, wash outside of washing machine.
5) tidy landing, and hang up wash
6) clean bathroom, tiles, sink, window ledge, toilet scrubbed, sink pedestal scrubbed, clean glass door of shower and mirrors, clean shower box and fold towels in a neat arrangement.
7) tidy lounge
8) polish and hoover lounge
9) clean lounge and landing sideboards
10) carpet clean landing and lounge
11) tidy kids rooms and fold away their .dry clothes
12) polish banister and wash all doors and door handles

I have 6 kids, so there's a lot going on with the eldest 3 helping along the way !

Eviebeans · 01/05/2023 11:34

Washed the dog’s bed etc

Ohow · 01/05/2023 11:36

Yes me 🙋‍♀️ I've just filled too laundry baskets with things in the lounge that don't live in the lounge... a good start!

SpringOn · 01/05/2023 11:37

I’m having a fairly chill day but sneaking in a bunch of jobs too.
First wash is done and in the dryer.
DS3s sheets changed and old ones in the wash.
will dust and hoover DS3’s room, and also the other two, and change all the sheets.
Have cleaned all the loos.

But also have had a nice long sit in the garden with a coffee with DH.

How are you getting on OP?

ConcernedCatmother · 01/05/2023 11:38

YES!

I will join you OP. My whole house is a wreck. I will be cleaning all day if I want any chance of having a shred of mental health next week 😁

RaraRachael · 01/05/2023 11:40

@Findyourneutralspace I am having similar cute cat issues.
So far I have done the shopping and steam mopped the floors. I need to motivate myself to do the hoovering but I sat down with my coffee and he's just being so adorable that I don't want to leave him.

GhostOfABanana · 01/05/2023 11:41

SquirrellyTheSquirrel · 01/05/2023 10:47

I always wonder why people ask a question and then get annoyed when they get answers.

Because it's not some existential question with differing opinions designed to create a conversational thread.

It's a thread for people who want some motivation to clean.

If you didn't want to join me why click and comment. Just scroll on.

If you're not TTC do you click in those threads and tell people you currently use condoms? 😂

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