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House cleaning hacks/routines

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Cornecopia · 08/01/2025 20:23

Good evening :)

I despise housework. I don’t mind doing washing and drying. Hate putting it away. My house is lovely and clean but I really don’t enjoy it at all, I even have music on, make lists etc.

I just wondered what your routines were and any tips etc anyone has?

Thanks

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Username10099 · 08/01/2025 21:58

At some point, you have to settle for more tidy, less clean.
After all, housework is just that : work, unless you can delegate and not do it all yourself of course.
Music helps me too, something that gets me moving, I make it my exercise, works for me.
Take one room at a time, keep clutter under control, clean the loo, not fun, but makes such a difference, declutter countertops, dry dishes, put away, just little things.
I also make lists, enjoy X-ing off, feels like I got something done.
I clean the loo on Fridays, makes me realize how fast time flies, as it comes round faster than I would like!

loropianalover · 08/01/2025 21:59

The best tip is to have as little ‘clutter’ as possible - so that includes having too much in your wardrobe. Only keep what you can handle.

Can you hire someone to keep on top of weekly things?

MidLifeWoman · 08/01/2025 22:05

I did a version of this 15 minute a day routine for a long time, probably got it from here! https://www.jaroflemons.com/15-minute-daily-cleaning-schedule-printable-checklist/

Cornecopia · 08/01/2025 22:36

loropianalover · 08/01/2025 21:59

The best tip is to have as little ‘clutter’ as possible - so that includes having too much in your wardrobe. Only keep what you can handle.

Can you hire someone to keep on top of weekly things?

I keep on top of I just really don’t like doing it 🤣
I’ve been trying to stick to ‘don’t put it down put it away’ to make life Abit easier!

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