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What can I clean next??

22 replies

1441x · 14/04/2025 18:29

Currently in my third trimester, nesting stage has hit me HARD!! I'm iron deficient and have been craving suds and bleach all the way through pregnancy so the house is pretty clean already but I've quickly ran out of ideas what to clean next, never thought I'd have this problem lol.
I've done all the toilets, bathrooms, bins, floor, oven etc, basically all the obvious ones. I feel like I've cleaned every spot in my house and need something to satisfy me. Currently looking at mic'd hoover videos on tiktok!
Suggestions on things to clean that are satisfying or areas I may not have thought about

OP posts:
Eggsboxedandmelting · 14/04/2025 18:30

Windows.
Lampshades.

SheridansPortSalut · 14/04/2025 18:31

Descale the kettle

DillyDeclutter · 14/04/2025 18:32

Under the bed and behind the sofa (if someone can move them for you)
Under the sofa cushions
Light fittings and lampshades
Behind the TV especially if wall mounted, amazing how much dust gathers
Tidy out your junk drawer

Car if you have one? I like a good hoover out

Mulledjuice · 14/04/2025 18:33

Defrost the freezer and clean the fridge

Mulledjuice · 14/04/2025 18:34

Also, decclutter. Noone looks around their home afte having a baby and thinks "i have too much space"

Walker1178 · 14/04/2025 18:35

The detergent drawer on the washing machine always feels quite satisfying. I also like doing the lightbulbs, using some nice smelling antibacterial wipes so that when you use them again they let off a light scent 😊

olderbutwiser · 14/04/2025 18:35

I decided to defrost the freezer. That did it, DD born 5 hours later.

Unfortunately nobody remembered to turn the freezer back on.

persisted · 14/04/2025 18:38

The cutlery drawer, and get someone to move the fridge so you can do behind it.

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 14/04/2025 18:39

Vac the sofas / chairs. Clean inside fridge. Take apart and clean draining board and bowls in kitchen sink. …

Wheech · 14/04/2025 18:40

Open your windows and do inside the sills.

bge · 14/04/2025 18:43

The filter of the dishwasher

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 14/04/2025 18:57

All the filters in machines - dishwasher, tumble dryer ( both sets ) washing machine, stick vacuum cleaner. Very satisfying 😃

BunnyRuddington · 14/04/2025 19:02

Hoover the mattress and launder your bedroom curtains?

Imabitbusyatthemoment · 14/04/2025 19:05

The blinds. That will put you off any more cleaning.

Pixiedust1234 · 14/04/2025 19:41

DD took apart all the radiators and cleaned/washed them. Two days later she was a mum 😂

mathanxiety · 14/04/2025 19:48

Al the door handles or knobs, and the flush handle of the loo. Also all the taps and light switches.

LovelySG · 14/04/2025 20:24

The oven

NooNakedJacuzziness · 14/04/2025 20:30

My house

hockityponktas · 14/04/2025 20:31

Radiators! There are videos😂

Sunshineandgrapefruit · 14/04/2025 20:36

Kitchen kick boards ( if you can reach that low) fireplace, book shelves ( removing books)

Maitri108 · 14/04/2025 20:38

On top of cupboards.
Bannister
Doors and frames
Front door
Windows
Light switches/plugs/sockets

ScottBakula · 14/04/2025 20:45

Lap top / pc key board,
TV remote,
Behind any pictures/ clocks on the walls,
Organise underwear .
Cutlery divider thingy.
Phone speaker, charge port .
My house ( please 🧡)

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