Posted similiarly on BHB under Household chores less chorey. I should be a ashamed to admit this but the truth is the truth and I'm kind of a slob. I cannot seem to organize my place which was bad when it was just me and now it's awful since my FH is here all the time. His clothes and my clothes and papers everywhere. I don't know where to begin but I know I have to start but I don't just want a spring cleaning fix but a routine that I can fit in that won't consume my life. I had a maid prior to getting engaged but haven't used her since as FH wanted me to save more money for the wedding. I never realized how messy he was too. I can't take it. I think it's going to take my whole spring break to make this space clean and uncluttered. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips?
FutureJOC
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You seriously have to just stay focused and get it done. I find when I start randomly cleaning I get like ADHD and start watching TV or come on here and chat and get lost for hours. You just have to commit a day to cleaning the house and getting it done. Do one room at a time. You'll get it done!
Notwedyet08
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I agree with committing a day to cleaning. If you've got spring break take one of those days and do a major overhaul. Go through all the papers that are around and throw out/shred what you don't need. Sort the clean vs dirty clothes and fold what is clean and put them away; and put the dirty clothes in the hamper to be washed.
Sweep; Dust; Mop. All of this can be done in one day-But you'll be sore! Cleaning is a MAJOR workout! LOL!
I usually devote my Saturday mornings to cleaning. I get up; throw papers out that we don't need; sweep the entire house (two floors). Mop the kitchen floor. Clean the bathrooms. And every two weeks i mop my living room Hardwood FLoors.
Just know that big one time clean is going to be a lot of work; but the weekly maintenance afterwards isn't that bad.
FutureMrsDe
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Find an actaul place for everything. if things don't have a home you are just going to keep moving it from one spot to the next all the time! also for you papers through out things you dont need but get something to file the important things in. Especially all wedding receipts and contracts!
allornil
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I pick one thing and do that beginning to end. That way I;m not completely overwhelmed. Like ok I;m going to to the bathroom. Mop, clean tub, toilet sink etc. wash bathmats etc. I'll do the whole room and then when i'm done I feel like I accomplished something.
I'm a huge slob and my FH is a packrat. I like to throw stuff away and he keeps everything and I mean everything. I found receipts from dvds he bought in 2004! ***?
