TAKING CARE & STUFF

Okay so we’ve all been there - you know the situation where someone significant is coming over in 15 minutes and despite your ‘fool-proof planning’, your room is still a mess because finding motivation to clean is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Virtually the only way to find a needle in a haystack is to burn the hay, which whilst it may seem tempting, is probably a bad idea in regard to this situation.

I have compiled some tips and tricks to help you through this. Also, they are not the cliche ones where they say ‘play music - it will help you get motivated’. Trust me, that doesn’t work; I have tried.

If you follow this, you should be able to tackle the job in about 15 minutes. Enjoy.

| MAKE A TO-DO LIST |

Now I don’t know about you, but when I can clearly visualise a job being done I find motivation to complete it. Ticking of a checklist as you work through feels sooo good and it’s possibly the most satisfying thing ever. You can write this on paper or even use the notes app on your phone so you have it every time you decide you have to clean. Make sure you put it in order of how you will tackle the clean.

| SET A TIMER |

It might sound dumb but it actually works. Setting a timer kind of turns cleaning into a game or a challenge and it puts you in a good mindset. See if you can clean your room in 15-20 minutes, or push it a bit and try to do it in 10... I believe in you!

| GIVE YOURSELF A HEAD START |

You’re probably confused by this so let me explain: Before you start cleaning anything, shut all of the doors and make your bed. I promise you, it makes everything look about 10X CLEANER AND IT’S A LIFESAVING TIP! Try it.

| CLEAN IN ORDER OF PRIORITY |

Complete the bigger jobs first. Assess the room and determine what is making the most mess. Is your room being inundated by dirty clothes or are there books everywhere? Whatever it is, clear that first and work your way down. By the end, the job keeps getting easier!

| THROW SOME STUFF OUT |

Clutter is usually the main issue in terms of messy rooms. Sometimes you just have to let some things go. If you haven’t used it in the last 6 months and it holds no real sentimental value, chances are you are going to forget about it anyway. Either throw it in the bin or donate it. Less is more.

If you do these things, you will most likely end up with a presentable room. Remember that a deep clean is needed every once in a while (unfortunately). 

I hope this helps someone! Share to save a life!