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Grubby house

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Shithole101 · 16/12/2023 09:42

I need to built up some energy to properly sort my house. It's no where near as bad as it was. But it's not great either its also a bit grubby , I have about 3/4 loads of washing. That I must do . I Need to clean all the skirting boars ,door frames, doors. Also banister spindles. Feels alot as i have 3 floors. Hoover everywhere really want to get it done as it's the last weekend semi child free until after Xmas.

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NoSquirrels · 16/12/2023 09:45

First load in, then start at the top.

(I should really take my own advice!)

Vettrianofan · 16/12/2023 09:46

I'm about to start cleaning up now too...

Thisisnotmyname2022 · 16/12/2023 09:47

I enjoy your posts at the weekend. You can do this.

Bucket of warm soapy water and a cloth, start at the top and work down. A flash spray bottle for some hard to remove marks. You’re going for an improvement not perfection.

acupofteamakeseverythingbetter · 16/12/2023 09:49

My house feels a bit grubby too and needs a proper clean and sort out before Christmas. Just getting over months of morning sickness and finally feel like I can get things done.

Tonight1 · 16/12/2023 09:51

Start it slowly. I've got into a complete muddle as well with everything going on. I've got a wash on at the moment and cleaned downstairs this morning but bedroom is a shittip so that's the next thing.

Be easy on yourself and give it a few days to sort it out.

Wanttobekind · 16/12/2023 09:52

Ours is so bad we have decided to move instead of trying to fix it 🤣

FrancisSeaton · 16/12/2023 09:56

I know how you feel. How do the walls doors etc get grubby so easily? It drives me mental. Sugar soap is your friend . Also those elbow grease magic erasers are amazing

FrancisSeaton · 16/12/2023 09:56

Wanttobekind · 16/12/2023 09:52

Ours is so bad we have decided to move instead of trying to fix it 🤣

I'd love to have that as a choice 😂

RoseMarigoldViolet · 16/12/2023 10:00

Wanttobekind · 16/12/2023 09:52

Ours is so bad we have decided to move instead of trying to fix it 🤣

That’s funny! Made me laugh as I face our washing.

Thecomfortador · 16/12/2023 10:02

I'm trying to go with small steps that add up... Except I think the steps are too small and meanwhile another meal happens, another load of clothes to wash...

Tonight1 · 16/12/2023 10:08

That made me laugh!

Jellycatspyjamas · 16/12/2023 10:08

I’m doing the pre-Christmas deep clean, started in my bathroom which was surprisingly mucky given I clean it constantly but getting the bits of soap scum out of the shower corners is very satisfying except now the rest looks even worse in comparison. Worked out I have a free Monday I didn’t expect, so don’t need to finish it all over the weekend.

Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 16/12/2023 10:09

Washing in and start cleaning at the top. Tell yourself you'll work for 30/45 minutes and have a break. Put your favourite music on or a good podcast takes your mind off the drudge.

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Shithole101 · 16/12/2023 10:09

NoSquirrels · 16/12/2023 09:45

First load in, then start at the top.

(I should really take my own advice!)

1 load done just hate hanging it. Have to though or kids have no uniform .

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Gowlett · 16/12/2023 10:15

Same here. Kitchen, bathrooms. Started a clothes clearout that’s turned into a clothes mountain. Need to sort that & the laundry. In bed right now with tea & toast, which is lovely as I’ve been so unwell & working hard this week.

Good news is though, that most of my Christmas shopping is done. We’re going to see Santa tomorrow. I’m working all of next week, but I should be able to get a fair bit done today. I’m breaking it all down in my mind now, so it’s not too much!

readymealeater · 16/12/2023 10:17

This is the type of cleaning I struggle with. All those bits I can usually ignore and when I finally notice the grubbiness, well it's just overwhelming about where to start.

I live in an very old house too which doesn't help.

Comethefuckonbridget1 · 16/12/2023 10:17

I’m the same OP! I had a few hours yesterday and blitzed downstairs but upstairs is a hellhole and I still need to do skirting boards doors etc

currently sitting with a tea so not much going on haha

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Shithole101 · 16/12/2023 10:19

Thisisnotmyname2022 · 16/12/2023 09:47

I enjoy your posts at the weekend. You can do this.

Bucket of warm soapy water and a cloth, start at the top and work down. A flash spray bottle for some hard to remove marks. You’re going for an improvement not perfection.

I need to sort the bigger stuff first. I need to get rid of some bags of rubbish. I have had a bucket of carpet grippers sitting in my room for over a year. Got a heavy wooden box and a small arm chair in my warm room . Which I Need to move. I have no strength 😔

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Shithole101 · 16/12/2023 10:21

acupofteamakeseverythingbetter · 16/12/2023 09:49

My house feels a bit grubby too and needs a proper clean and sort out before Christmas. Just getting over months of morning sickness and finally feel like I can get things done.

Ah Hope your feeling better. Your nesting stage might come alone soon. Congrats on pregnancy.

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OwlWeiwei · 16/12/2023 10:23

Baby wipes are also amazing at getting rid of hardcore stains. They are almost as good as sugar soap wipes.

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Shithole101 · 16/12/2023 10:24

Tonight1 · 16/12/2023 09:51

Start it slowly. I've got into a complete muddle as well with everything going on. I've got a wash on at the moment and cleaned downstairs this morning but bedroom is a shittip so that's the next thing.

Be easy on yourself and give it a few days to sort it out.

Your doing good. I have not even moved my butt. Yes I'm doing my room to I started it last night but got tired my room is the only bedroom that's a mess.

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OwlWeiwei · 16/12/2023 10:25

I did downstairs yesterday. Dh was out all day and came home a bit underwhelmed that I had only done three rooms. But I don't think he has ever cleaned a skirting board or hoovered under a sofa or removed houseplants from a kitchen window sill to discover what lies beneath and behind them.

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Shithole101 · 16/12/2023 10:31

FrancisSeaton · 16/12/2023 09:56

I know how you feel. How do the walls doors etc get grubby so easily? It drives me mental. Sugar soap is your friend . Also those elbow grease magic erasers are amazing

I don't know I think I have a dirt demon in my house. I have spray cleans clothes etc . I will probably do that last to be honest

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Vettrianofan · 16/12/2023 10:32

Well that's me done around 35 minutes of cleaning. Thanks for pushing me to get on with it. I kept putting it off.

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Shithole101 · 16/12/2023 10:39

Thecomfortador · 16/12/2023 10:02

I'm trying to go with small steps that add up... Except I think the steps are too small and meanwhile another meal happens, another load of clothes to wash...

When I first got myself into a state . Lots of people on here kept telling a bit at a time do 10 mins 30 mins what ever you can manage. Then rest for a bit do another 10 min etc. It felt hopeless
I'm thinking yeah small chunks in the mean time someone is undoing what I have done
It felt hopeless I felt total shit. But actually they were right. I have managed to get alot done. Before I would do loads burn myself out then go in circles.

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