Cleaning is never anyone’s favorite hobby so if you are in need of motivation, here is a list of some tips to get you on your way to clean!.
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Start first thing in the morning!
Like working out, cleaning can be one task of the day that you dread or feel overwhelmed by. If this is the case, then do it first thing in the morning and get it out of the way. Not only will you alleviate the anxiety that builds up later in the day, but you will also feel accomplished once it is completed and you can go about the rest of your day with the same stamina and can-do-it attitude.
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Establish a routine!
If you have the ability to do so, plan your cleaning in small doses on specific days of the week and knock them off one by one. Perhaps Monday is laundry, Tuesday dusting, Wednesday washrooms, Thursday kitchen and hard surfaces, Friday floors, and weekend’s deep cleaning. Make it work for your family, but a little bit goes a long way!
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Get help!
Why not involve the whole family and have them help you clean. It goes a lot faster when you have the team helping work towards a common goal. Remember to assign age-appropriate tasks that will allow your kids to learn responsibility and a sense of accomplishment when your work is done.
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Reward yourself!
This is a great way to celebrate a job well done and will motivate your family to help again if the end is a great meal!
Try these steps and watch cleaning become a hobby for you.
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