You just don't feel like cleaning, but it's time again? Then you've come to the right place! For many of us, cleaning our own four walls is not exactly one of our favorite activities, although on closer inspection it is like a regular training session that ensures a minimalistically tidy home and a clear head.
Nevertheless, we cleaning grumps often lack motivation. One Domestic help is of course one solution. But there are also many other ways to make cleaning easier for you.
In this article, I will therefore give you time-saving tips to help you master regular cleaning and tidying in everyday life in a more motivated, faster and stress-free way. Use them to More time for you and the finer things in life. Let's go!
Background: Why am I so bad at motivating myself to clean?
Even if this Cleaning is good for the mindit is Absolutely normalthat we find it difficult. I basically feel like this every week 😉 There are a few logical reasons for this, which I would like to briefly explain to you here:
- The task seems overwhelming: All those messy rooms can quickly overwhelm you. Especially if you're already feeling tired and exhausted, your schedule is full and you might think that you're not that good at cleaning.
- Ingrained habits: If procrastination has become a routine, you will find it particularly difficult to break it. Especially if you have other preferences and it feels like it's only been a few days since you last cleaned.
- Lack of reward: Cleaning is nothing special. And unlike many other tasks, you don't get any immediate recognition or acknowledgement from outside. Even though you may be cleaning up other people's mess and garbage.
We are now using this knowledge to develop useful tips to make cleaning more pleasant.
12 tips: How can I motivate myself to clean?
Whether you enjoy cleaning or not, it has to be done! Here are some really simple practical tipsthat will help you tackle tidying and cleaning with more ease and even a little joy 🙂
1. set a timer
If you want to save time when cleaning, a timer can help! Simply set yourself a timer 15 or 20 minutes and try to tidy up a certain room or create as much as possible during this time. This small "Cleaning race" drives and helps, stay focused on the task at hand.
2. keep your cleaning products to hand in one place
With a dash of minimalism and a well-organized cleaning cupboard you save time and energybecause you have all your cleaning products in one place and don't have to search for long. Whether cleaning cloths, bathroom cleaner, the DIY glass cleanerthe curd soap or the cleaning brushes - everything is immediately to hand.
3. do several things at the same time
When cleaning small time windows arise again and againthat you can use for other tasks. Simply to finish faster in the end. For example, take care of sweeping the stairs and let the robot vacuum drive, while the cleaning agent in the shower or the oven cleaner is working.
4. create a cleaning playlist and turn up the music
Even if you don't really feel like cleaning: With the right music, you can have fun too! Some sounds boost your mood and create a "Let's Do It" moodthat make tidying and cleaning entertaining.
Here are a few typical songs on Putz playliststhat are guaranteed to motivate you:
- Justin Timerberlake - "Rock Your Body"
- Dua Lipa - "Physical"
- Whitney Houston - "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"
- Foo Fighters - "Everlong"
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Can't Stop"
- Pharrell Williams - "Happy"
Away from motivating songs you can also use your Favorite podcast or an interesting Ted-Talk listen. However, avoid distracting content such as captivating series.
5. invite friends over
If you don't feel like cleaning, you need a clear WHY! An upcoming visit from friends, for example, creates the perfect occasionto finally get out the cleaning rag and tidy up the apartment.
Finally nobody wants to receive guests in chaos. You'll soon notice that this positive "pressure" produces unexpectedly fast and brilliant results in your household.
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6. use efficient devices
Efficient devices such as a Cordless vacuum cleaner or a Dust robotthat you can drive on the side, take a lot of work off your hands and save time. Also a Steam cleaner can loosen deep-seated dirt without the need for long and sweaty scrubbing.
So invest in technology that makes the tasks on your cleaning schedule easier. almost as if by itself or at least tick them off much more quickly. Stress-free cleaning, made easy!
7. optimize dirt-prone areas
Anyone who cleans regularly knows that there are some places that are always particularly dirty. A good example is the entrance area, where you take your shoes off and welcomes sand, leaves or other dirt into the home.
A simple but effective cleaning tip is to place a floor mat in front of and behind the front door. If all residents and visitors clean their floors there Take off your shoesyou also have to vacuum and mop less often as a result.
8. declutter and reorganize your minimalist household
Don't feel like cleaning so much all the time? Then I can only advise you to organize your household really clear out and get rid of superfluous things.
The minimalist basic idea "less is more" ensures, among other things, that Significantly fewer things gathering dustthat you would normally have to clean. Cleanliness without much effort!
9. complete small tasks every day
More cleaning tricks for the lazy? Instead of doing everything at once and then to fail due to the abundance of tasksyou should dedicate yourself to small cleaning tasks every day.
This "5-minute tidy-up" immediately creates a reassuring feeling of order and takes away your inner restlessnessto have to complete this task on day X as well.
10. work with to-do lists and concentrate on the essentials
A good plan divides even large cleaning jobs into smaller tasksthat can be ticked off more quickly and one after the other. A simple to-do list also provides you with an overview and ensures that you First things first and don't allow yourself to be distracted.
11. fold your laundry immediately and put it away in the cupboard
Folding laundry can become a long task, once the clothes land on a chair. Do you know that too?
By getting into the habit of folding and putting away the laundry immediately, you keep the slowly building chaos in check and your home tidier. Experience has shown that this significantly shortens your cleaning time!
12. reward yourself when your cleaning is complete
If you don't feel like cleaning, then simply set yourself the prospect of a reward that will motivate you to continue cleaning. To finally go through with the cleaning campaign.
Even a small incentive works wonders! For example, a Soothing cup of tea, by Walk, by Restaurant visit, a new Sweater or even a relaxed Movie night be on the couch. There are no limits to your imagination - the main thing is that your reward increases your anticipation and thirst for action 😉.
Just say to yourself: "If I clean now, I can clean later..."
Motivating and time-saving cleaning tips!
Cleaning may not become your hobby right away! But I'm sure that these tips will help you Awaken your inner cleaning devil and minimize your tidying and cleaning efforts.
But let go of the idea that you have to do everything perfectly. Instead, simply make sure that routines and Establish new habitsthat are important for your A permanently tidy and clean home provide. Good luck!
“If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you."
Fred Devito
Do you have any questions, suggestions or can you think of any other tips for cleaning grumps? What do you do to save time when cleaning and motivate yourself? Feel free to write me a comment!
Stay clean,
PS: I've also given you a few tips for the Zero Waste Cleaning put together. Read the linked article to find out how you can reduce waste during future clean-ups.
