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How to Make the Cleaning Chores Fun

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 08 June 2016 00:20

If you dread the moment when you need to take the broom and the mop and kickoff the fastidious house cleaning tasks, then you are not alone. We can all agree that house maintenance is a necessary evil.  Some people prefer to hire professional help, but if you are not one of them then you know the struggle is real. The good news is that you can make it fun and entertaining. No, really.   Just, keep reading.

 

  • Play a Game

 

Turn house cleaning into a family game.  Make it a race or set up points for each completed task. For example, whoever finishes first with their chores gets a reward. Play games such as “Would you rather…” that doesn’t require any physical activity.


 

  • Add a Soundtrack

 

Nothing can get you in the mood for some action like blasting your favourite playlist. Or at least it can take away your thoughts from the boring cleaning chores. Music can cheer up your mood and make your body move. You can play whatever genre you like- pop, classical, rock or jazz- as long as it works for you.

 

  • Exercise

 

House cleaninggives the perfect excuse to skip the gym this week. Put on some light ankle weights while you walk around your home. Make squats, lift heavy objects or simply climb the stairs. Tighten up your thighs while tackling the chores. You will not only get your home tidy and organized, but you will also burn some extra calories.


 

  • Entertain Yourself

 

You know how the term “soap opera” was invented?  It refers to the detergent commercials that were broadcasted during the series, which were targeted to women. At that time the predominant group of listeners and viewers were women that were cleaning their houses. You can use the weekly clean-up session to catch up with your favourite show.


 

  • Dream Up

 

Cleaning is more of an automatic action that doesn’t require a lot of thought. You don’t need to be fully present. While washing the dishes or scrubbing the bathroom, you can think of a plot of a book, new invention or anything else that triggers your fantasies. Daydreaming works the same way as music and makes you forget about how much you despise domestic cleaning. You can also use this time to think of a solution of a current problem.

 

  • Sip a Glass of Wine

 

Let’s be honest, everything is more fun with a bit of wine. If you are not into it, then you can sip whatever drink or beverage you prefer.           


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  • Treat yourself

 

Home cleaning is the last thing you want to do on your free day. That is why you need some kind of motivation. If you are cleaning during the day, have a relaxing evening pampering yourself. Congratulate yourself on a job well done by assigning different reward for each task you complete depending on its difficulty. You just finished dusting the shelves? Treat yourself with a small chocolate bar. You are finally done scrubbing your bathroom? Then you deserve to get a manicure. 


 

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Violet Gibson

Hi, my name is Violet! I work as a marketing manager for Clean n Gone , London. I am here to share with you some useful cleaning tips and tricks.

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