Tips for learning to enjoy cleaning?

8Mad · 2016-06-20T20:14:33+00:00

You are not supposed to enjoy the cleaning. You are supposed to enjoy the fruits of it.

That being said, some weed and good music helps.

look4wolfpack · 2016-06-20T18:45:58+00:00

Why do you have to enjoy everything? Cleaning is work. I highly recommend reading Screw motivation, what you need is discipline.

LadyOneEarth · 2016-06-20T16:37:14+00:00

I'd recommend KonMari first. Her method allows you to remove all the useless stuff you own, and the less you own, the less it piles up.

As to the part of enjoying the activity of cleaning... I'd say to make a workout out of it. I like cleaning with music, I dust away as I dance and sing along.

Tips to make sure it gets done: -A trash can in every room, to make sure candy wraps and kleenexes don't pile up. -Everything kitchen related shall go back to the kitchen under 24 hours (that means, don't let cups and plates pile up around the house). -Make a schedule for everything. Set an hour or half an hour a day for a task: wash clothes, vaccuum, whatever your house needs. Some tasks might be repeated more than once (here, we vaccuum and wash clothes 2 to 3 times a week).

redpillnobody · 2016-06-20T16:57:35+00:00

Something that will help in a major way is just making a quick "sweep" through the house before you go to bed picking up anything that needs to be thrown away (wrappers, etc.), picking up dishes out of other rooms and bringing them to the kitchen, etc. It takes five minutes at the most, but it helps to avoid that feeling of things "building up" to the point that they're really difficult to tackle.

marsakade · 2016-06-20T18:34:11+00:00

Seconded on KonMari method of cleaning -- definitely worth googling, once I had read about it, it gave me a huge kickstart to cleaning! Love the idea of "only keep it if it brings you joy", so you can get rid of things that were otherwise bogging you down.

I'll also watch an episode or two of Hoarders for some reverse inspiration, haha... I'll do everything possible to make my place look the opposite of those homes on that show.

Aholahi · 2016-06-20T19:53:18+00:00

Rules help. We take off shoes at the front door, keeping vacuuming to a minimum. No eating or snacking unless you are seated at the table (prevents dishes everywhere). My daughter is taught to put away things after each activity (clean up, pick up, put away- Daniel Tiger song) Getting a place for everything makes tidying easier! Until then, work towards that goal. Check out the Fly Lady. She's on FB and though some of the posts are annoying, the basic principles are solid. She says not to get overwhelmed and to do things in small stages. Certain things daily, others weekly, etc. I often ask directly when I need help, i.e. Honey can you take the trash out please? My husband likes to help if I make requests directly and with a smile :)

Passerby6 · 2016-06-20T21:52:56+00:00

Set a timer on your phone for 5 minutes and enthusiastically tell your daughter to clean up with you- no time for complaints! Tap on your phone to add a couple extra minutes when she's not looking, if necessary.

Also, never clean up her toys; she needs to put away her own mess every time.

Eminine · 2016-06-20T21:22:00+00:00

I've recently discovered 'Clean My Space' on youtube. They have a blog too. I found their videos pretty helpful in getting me motivated to clean and tidy, now I really feel the benefits of a tidy home and don't see it as much of a chore as it used to be. Their videos were also helpful with working out a system. Some of their videos might seem a bit 'obvious' at first, like "what could this video possibly teach me?" but you might be surprised! Also, they can be entertaining. Melissa is a good presenter.

chairman_mau5 · 2016-06-20T22:25:25+00:00

I pair my cleaning with enjoyable activities. Most of the time I will put on a podcast (lately I've been listening to a lot of Awesome Etiquette, The Dinner Party or This American Life), pour myself a drink (sometimes a Margarita or glass of wine if it's the evening, or a glass of sparkling water with fruit during the day), put on sheet mask or other face treatment, and get cleaning!

demolpolis · 2016-06-20T22:39:30+00:00

Listen to podcasts /audiobooks when you do it. You will go on autopilot and improve yourself at the same time.

atalossred · 2016-06-21T04:43:03+00:00

One of two things helps me clean:

being stressed. If things get organized I feel better and more focused
some wine, usually red =)

marciupial · 2016-06-22T17:33:08+00:00

Check out flylady.net. She focuses on establishing routines and being disciplined. She also promotes changing your attitude: it's not a chore, it's a blessing for your family. Edit: spelling

Sarita08 · 2016-06-27T20:07:40+00:00

LadyOneEarth mentioned Konmari. I'd say yes to that, and simply working to gradually minimize things in general. I wouldn't say organization and cleaning become more enjoyable that way, but from my experience they become easier. My husband is not so interested in reducing his clothing as I have (even though there almost isn't enough space in his dresser, or in our closet for his things), but I've just learned to get better at organization. Whatever makes him happy makes me happy. :)

rpw_account · 2016-06-29T00:07:45+00:00

I listen to music and podcasts while I clean. I'm not much help because I love cleaning because of the satisfaction of a job well done. I also believe that a cluttered space = cluttered mind and always feel much better when my space is clean. Not sure if that will help you at all. I remember in college I developed a fear of the "karmic cycle" and I remember every Thursday thinking to myself if I didn't clean the apartment, something bad will happen as bad karma, so it was "preventative"? That's also totally irrational, but who knows, it worked for me.

Title	Tips for learning to enjoy cleaning?
Author	Dinosaurus420
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Date	June 20, 2016 3:13 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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