Okay, don't get me wrong - I DO clean ;-) I just have a heck of a time sticking with it & not feeling like I'm being tortured while I do it. I do play upbeat music....have tried timing myself by the song, i.e. getting certain tasks done before a song is over...but none of it is working today. I NEED to get the house clean but I don't wanna. I know I'm going to have to turn this PC off for one thing ;-)
Anyway, any constructive ideas would be much appreciated!!!
2006-09-04 06:13:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
try www.flylady.net
It uses a lot of baby steps, and it is free.
2006-09-04 06:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by SweetBrunette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, well, I was just about to suggest music when I read what you wrote. =^^= Hmm, try using Swiffer Cleaners! They're a lot more convenient and quick, and have you seen the commercials? Where once everyone's out of sight, the ladies start dancing while cleaning? Haha, okay, so maybe not. x) Hmm, why not try dancing while cleaning? Or ... promise yourself something nice after you clean up something, like a nice rest on the couch with some wine and a good book or a shopping spree. Also, don't time yourself. Instead, focus on one area at a time, and treat your dirty floors or appliances as you would a child ... Delicately. View what you need to clean in different parts, not the whole picture. Like if you need to clean your whole house, break it down into the living room, kitchen, etc. Or if need be, just the microwave. This way, after you've finished cleaning up one window in your house, you can start rejoicing. =^^= It's all about your attitude toward what you do in life.
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2006-09-04 13:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just like anything else;a mind set.Me myself I do basically a room a day so it's not so much of a job.Yes I play music and have me a good drink too and by the end of the week I'm through with entire house.Sometimes I do both bathrooms and kitchen same day then bedrooms together and living and dinning together but I also dress very,very comfortable.
2006-09-04 13:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Tracy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean about the PC. I used mine as an excuse to procrastinate. Some people like house cleaning. I don't. But, sometimes if I'm going to redecorate I don't mind cleaning first. And for a while after. Good luck.
2006-09-04 13:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clean the house and keep the music off till done. Don't answer phone either.
2006-09-04 13:19:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out FLYLADY.net. She's got a houseful of great ideas of how to do the work and enjoy it. The website is loaded with helpful hints to get your house in shape and keep it that way. I love her idea of baby steps. Check it out before you turn off the PC.
2006-09-04 13:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by CHos3n 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My favorite music to listen to whe I clean the house is"booty" music, like dancehall reggae or "My Hump" by the black eye peas. For some reason shaking my butt as I clean makes it more fun.
2006-09-04 13:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by Delphine F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, when you get up, get ready right away, all the way down to the shoes. Now, put some upbeat music on and get after it;) No puter, no TV....best of luck and have fun:)
2006-09-04 18:20:08 · answer #8 · answered by swrong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Music...
2006-09-04 13:19:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i listen to very loud alternative rock music! they rock... i sort of move to the music-- if i'm the only one at the house-- and i end up finishing the work...
2006-09-04 13:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by misery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch tv clean house
2006-09-04 13:20:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋