Honestly, who enjoys cleaning their home? Many people put cleaning chores on the back burner without a second thought. However, not feeling like cleaning can be tricky because it puts you into a dilemma. What do you prefer, avoiding the chores or having a clean home?
Don’t worry; the most challenging part of cleaning is finding the motivation to start. However, you can apply one of these five tricks to motivate yourself to clean your home.
Trick #1. Make a cleaning checklist
Sometimes, people don’t give much thought to their cleaning routine. However, writing down your routine can be enough to change your mindset.
A practical way to write down your routine is to break it down into the smallest tasks you can think of. A few examples are wiping the fridge door or vacuuming the carpet! Decide which ones you can do (or want to do) and tackle them one by one. Cross them off your list and see how fast you can progress!
Trick #2. Set a 10-minute timer
Nobody likes to spend their whole afternoon cleaning. An overdue task can feel like something that will take forever. However, what if cleaning takes you only 10 minutes? You could clean even more in 10-minute bursts than trying to do it all at once!
By the way, this trick is similar to the Pomodoro Technique, a proven method to improve productivity.
Trick #3. Share your achievements on social media
If you enjoy talking with other people, you may benefit from also sharing your cleaning projects. You could post “Before/After” pictures on your social media, state your cleaning goals, or join fun cleaning challenges.
Feedback and support from your friends and family can be enough to motivate you to clean.
Trick #4. Entertain your mind with something you like
Sometimes, “I don’t feel like cleaning” is another way to say you find cleaning boring. Bad news: cleaning won’t get any less boring! However, you can do other things while tackling the chores.
You can listen to an audiobook, sing along with your favorite songs, or play a podcast.
Trick #5. Get rid of clutter first
Clutter can make housework a lot more challenging and time-consuming. One thing is for sure: if cleaning takes more effort and time than it usually does, you’ll feel less motivated to clean.
Does it sound like your case? Then, the best way to solve the issue is by getting rid of the clutter first! You can start slow or make it a big project. Here are a few tips for decluttering your whole house!
Trick #6. Make it a hobby!
Maybe cleaning can be fun if you approach it like your new hobby. Once you get deeper into the world of home cleaning, you’ll find tons of interesting things—like natural cleaning alternatives, DIY products, clever techniques, and modern cleaning tools.
You can start by buying a new product and learning about it!
Bonus trick: let the professionals take care of the cleaning
Professional cleaning services let you skip cleaning and have a clean home at the same time! Besides, scheduling your service with Maids in Pink is easier than ever. Booking takes less than 60 seconds, and a skilled and experienced maid will be ready to leave your home spotless!