Keeping the environment you live in, as clean as possible is very important. But sometimes people avoid cleaning because it can be hard work, boring, and a lot to keep up with. Since being surrounded by a mess all of the time can have a negative impact on you. This can end up affecting your stress level because of all of the clutter.

Nobody wants to have people over and end up feeling embarrassed because of their dirty home. So I challenge you to keep your home clean, it will prevent germs from spreading around and help you keep good hygiene.

But, who says cleaning has to be such a long and boring job?

I actually find pleasure in cleaning and that is one of the reasons that I am putting together this blog post.
To give you some ideas to make cleaning enjoyable…

Make Cleaning Enjoyable

Not many people find cleaning enjoyable because it is usually thought to be a household chore.

Mindset is Key to everything, I believe.

I try to make a game out of cleaning to make it more fun and interesting. I challenge you to try at least two of these ways (listed below), to make cleaning enjoyable for you throughout the process.

1.Play with time/Guess

Sometimes I take a guess of how long I think the task will take me. I write the time down, do the task, and then see if I was close to my guess earlier.

For example, I thought it would take about an hour and a half to remove every item from my drawers and cabinets, wipe them down and put them back. This meant all my dishes, books, and toiletries. Surprisingly, it only took me a little over an hour to achieve this! I guess living in an apartment to myself has its benefits!

As well as, proven to make cleaning enjoyable for me!

2. Sing & Dance 

You can also make cleaning enjoyable by adding some music and dancing around to it! Just make sure to go all out between each task. Pretend that the duster is your microphone and that your kitchen is your stage!

3. Hide and Seek

That pair of shorts that went missing a couple weeks ago? Well, hey! Spending some time deep cleaning might be able to help you find them again. You will be dusting behind the washing machine and oh…there they are…and what? 10+ pairs of socks back here too. Ok, that explains a lot.

Or you might just find some extra cash/spare change.

Either way… hide and seek is a great way to make cleaning enjoyable!

You never know what you are going to find 🙂

4. Listen

Cleaning can be a good time to listen to others. Now is the time to call up that cousin you haven’t talked to in a while and your best friend from high school, see how they are doing. You will be able to listen to them while dusting and getting other cleaning work done.
Cleaning also leaves an opportunity to listen to a podcast. There are so many options and you can always take some type of knowledge away from hearing it. Talk about some good use of time management!

5. Invite some friends over to help

When it comes to cleaning and especially deep cleaning, it can take a lot of time and be hard work. But by having good friends over that will help you get the job done will make cleaning enjoyable and you will finish faster.

You can return the favor by making them dinner afterward or something else that they would enjoy!

Reward

-This one you have to do, ok.

Like, promise me?

I mean, after putting in all of this time cleaning, you definitely deserve to treat yourself. You must plan something to look forward to for once you complete your cleaning. Maybe that is a massage, eating out at a restaurant instead of cooking, or getting yourself a new spring outfit! Whatever it is, you deserve it.

And when you finish cleaning, you will definitely feel very accomplished and relieved!

You will literally kick cleaning in the butt!

I guarantee it.

You can make clean the whole day thing or break it up into several days, tackling a new task each day.

But, remember, by keeping your home clean on the regular it will make the deep cleaning time shorter and less difficult!

So tell me, when are you going to start your cleaning or deep cleaning?

How are you planning on rewarding yourself once it’s finished?

Will you use these handy tips to make cleaning enjoyable?

Comment below and share, I would love to hear!

Remember... no matter what challenges you face,
Take it 1 Day At A Time.