Hate Cleaning? These 4 Strategies Could Be What You Need

Chores—you either love them or hate them. For those who have a passion for all things cleaning, getting those dirty jobs done around the house doesn't seem so much like a chore, but a task that comes with a deep sense of satisfaction and enjoyment. And if you get your cleaning advice from influencers who like to share their passion for cleaning, then this post might not be for you.

But if you fall into the other category, the one where you don't have a passion for finding the latest cleaning hacks or put off doing the deep clean until you get visitors and run around like a headless chicken, this post might be of some value to you.

If you have other things you would rather be doing than cleaning, this post will share some ways you can reduce the workload and still do those boring chores. They will be something you fly through with ease, relieving you from the overwhelming burden of cleaning and giving you more time for the things you love.

Hire a Cleaner

It's not the most cost-efficient option, but it's the best one for those who really don't want to get their hands dirty.

You need to find your area's most reputable cleaning company and check out reviews from current or previous clients. Check their services align with the cleaning you want them to do, and get in touch to discuss your cleaning needs and what it involves to have a cleaner in your home.

Now, it is important to distinguish between a cleaner and a housemaid. This isn't housekeeping like you get in a hotel, where they pick your belongings up for you and clean. You will be responsible for making sure the house is ready to be cleaned and tidy so they can get on with what you need them to do and what you're paying them to do.

Cleaning providers like CleanSphere offer deep cleans, meaning you won’t need them on a more regular basis. You can book deep cleans quarterly, for an event, or annually, and you can tailor the service to meet your needs. But it's important to understand the services of different cleaning companies and discuss your requirements, so you know what they will and won't do and are happy with what is being cleaned when they arrive.

Declutter

The less stuff you have in your home, the easier it will be to keep clean and organised, right? Well, it doesn't always work like that, but decluttering does make cleaning more effortless when you don't have that much to clean. That doesn't mean you need to throw everything out and go all Kim Kardashian on your home; no one wants a stark, minimalist home with seemingly nothing in it (OK, not everyone does). But parting with some items you no longer want or need can help you to get organised and reduce clutter everywhere.

Start by making a list for every room in your home, breaking it down into cupboards, drawers, storage spaces, etc., and going through it section by section. Once it's completed, throw away anything that cannot be reused and then make a plan for moving everything you’re not keeping from your home. Whether you are selling it, donating it, or recycling it, sort it immediately so it's not still hanging around the house, just in a different, more prominent place.

Oh, and while you sort out each area of the room, clean it, too. Those kitchen cupboards you've emptied so you can donate the countless mugs you have accumulated for birthdays over the years or beer glasses that made their way home from the pub with you, clean the cupboard when you sort it and kill two birds with one stone.

Cleaning Schedule

We are not kids anymore with chore charts, but if you struggle to remember to clean everything or you need some added incentives (let's face it, incentives to do something are always more appealing than having no reward, even if it's a big glass of wine when you're done), get a schedule in place and give yourself a reward chart if you wish.

There are loads of resources online to guide you in creating the right cleaning schedule for your home. It can help you understand daily tasks, weekly and monthly cleaning jobs and those you can leave a little bit longer. Once you know what needs cleaning and how often, you can tweak it to your own home and needs. You can then divide it into different days if you wish so you can do something little and often. Or you can do the ever-popular Sunday reset, which dedicates your Sunday to cleaning and those jobs you put off so you know they are done; yes, it includes things like cleaning the mirror, vacuuming your mattress, and a whole host of other jobs that might not feel so fun.

The key thing to remember is that you do it according to your lifestyle and schedule. For example, if a Sunday reset doesn't work for you but Tuesday does, then you have it on Tuesday. But if you prefer to do a couple of jobs per day, it's all done and doesn't take up an entire day; it's entirely up to you, giving you the power to choose what works best for you.

Have a Cleaning Kit

If you imagine days gone by when older ladies carried around a cleaning tray with all their supplies in, you are on the right track. While you don't need to have a scarf around your head or a checked housecoat on unless you want to that is, a cleaning kit can make life so much easier.

Fill it with multipurpose cleaning supplies, clothes, etc., and have a main one you carry around from room to room or separate ones for the kitchen and bathroom, for example. If you have everything on hand in one place, it is less of a distraction to stop you from getting things done. So whatever you need, be it cleaning cloths, bleach, disinfectant, scourers, etc., have them in an easy-to-carry basket and see the difference it can make, making you feel more organised and in control of your cleaning tasks. Oh and don’t forget a playlist (or audiobook, podcast etc); it’s an essential part of your cleaning kit and can help you push through!