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My house is a shit tip everywhere I look

6 replies

houseworkwoes · 16/04/2022 17:06

So we've got family coming tomorrow for Easter lunch and a few family members are staying over. Im getting really stressed out because my house is a shit tip everywhere and I don't know why? I tidy up every evening but somehow it still doesn't look like I've even made an effort.
I have a 3 year old and a 2 month old so have struggled to get much done in the daytime, but I've cleaned the downstairs loo yesterday and dusted the lounge. What should I aim to get done tonight do you think as a priority? I do my best to stay on top of it but it feels like I never make a dent these days and I don't want anyone to judge 🙁

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GeneLovesJezebel · 16/04/2022 17:08

Clean the room they’re staying in and the bathroom they’re using.
And the kitchen.

SummerHouse · 16/04/2022 17:09

First off get out of my house. Grin

You have two small children. You have done your best. If they judge you for a bit of mess and dust they can fuck right off.

They will just be very grateful that you have pulled this off surely. Cut yourself some slack!

Violetmo0n · 16/04/2022 17:09

Kitchen
Set the table
Bathroom
Clean the room their staying in.

Limegreentangerine · 16/04/2022 17:11

Same in my house ! Dog hair and my l living room looks like toys r us!!

katepilar · 16/04/2022 17:23

If you can, move stuff out of the way. Put in in a big cardboard box or an ikea bag and move it out of the way if you can.
I find that having clear table tops really help. The same goes for any horizontal surface, ie kitchen tops, chest of drawers.
Also, remember you have a tiny baby so you can be expected to have a showcase home!

myyellowcar · 16/04/2022 17:26

The second paragraph is the answer to the first paragraph- two small children will do that to a home.

Clear worktops, hoover and mop floors, put any washing away. Everything always feels clearer with clean floors.

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