I've procrastinated so long cleaning it up, but I hate to spend my vacation doing that, but I'm sick of the mess! Any good tips on cleaning it up (loads of laundry to do, child's room very messy, think I"m gonna have to clean that up myself). I want to relax, but can't take the mess anymore. Thanks!
2006-11-03 08:18:48 · 13 answers · asked by Glitter Girl 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Set a plan and stick to it. Break the cleaning into segments, one for each day you have off (try to leave the last two as totally free). Start EARLY in the day. Dedicate a certain amount of time to really focusing on getting that part done. Then, treat yourself the rest of the day doing anything fun you can and totally forget about the cleaning. Reward yourself each day. Then, if you left the last two days free, you will be able to relax more than you have in a VERY long time and you will be proud of yourself too!
Remember "Inch by inch, its a cinch. Yard by yard, its VERY hard". Do a little every day and leave time to enjoy it at the end.
Good luck!
2006-11-03 08:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by jb_cpq 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since the Apt. is stressing you, but you still need that week-long vacation to relax, why not do a little bit of both?
Spend 2 or three hours every day cleaning/organizing, then go to the park, watch a movie, read a good book, etc. Go to your public library, where you can take out a video/dvd for a dollar. Go to yard sales or bazaars. Look in your local newspaper for local events. Learn a new craft or hobby. Make holiday presents so you don't have to spend a lot of money...
As for the apartment, do ONE TASK a day.
1. Throw away anything that you won't use or that is broken, etc.
2. Donate anything that is too good to throw away.
3. Take everything out of your kitchen cabinets. How long has that box of flavored rice been in there? Use it or toss it.
You get the idea. Point is to not overwhelm yourself. So what if you don't get it all done in a week? Isn't it better than before? Isn't this supposed to be your R&R time?
Whenever I have in-home vaca time, I use my crock pot so I don't have to cook on top of everything else.
Good luck!!
2006-11-03 08:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by colleen k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spend the first two or three days busting your hump cleaning. I bet if you got really serious you could get it done in a day and a half. Then the next part of your vacation you can relax and do whatever you want because your house will be clean. I like rearranging furniture, I always keep the house clean longer.
2006-11-03 08:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the 1st day to clean, really won't take that long. I have 4 kids and do it. Understand not wanting to clean, but once you do it vacation will go tremendously better and you can relax the rest of the time. Good Luck!
2006-11-03 08:27:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay i've been there and want you to know it happens to everyone.Just think i could be at your door tomorrow afternoon to take you and the kids on a fun filled vacation and leave my cleaning staff behind at your place to do the laundry,clean ,paint replace carpets while we are away,now does that make you feel better.. I wish i could do that for you and i dont even know you becuase i'm the same way so we will have to daydream,best wishes !!
2006-11-03 08:30:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really put yourself into cleaning you can be done in 1 - 2 days no more no less than you can relax in a nice clean house
2006-11-03 08:24:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well to take a risk and sound like a nagging mother...get off your butt and clean it up...if you get into it and dont stop it shouldnt take more than one day of your time...
Your kids help make the mess put them to work cleaning up after themselves...
Just think...the time it took you to post your post about it, you could have had a load of washing on and given instructions to the kids...
2006-11-03 10:53:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anastasia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
List what needs to be done, Allot 3 hrs each day to the listed jobs, only do 1 at a time, ,,,,,,, A must do at the start of each day is sleep in. Some time during the day,,,,,,, go for a walk (if possible)
go to the theatre ,, or movies or even spend an hour in your local bar,,,,,,,,,,,,,,If your living in a large city there must be somewhere you haven't been to so explore walking and looking is cheap ,,,,,make your day different to your ordinary working day.
2006-11-03 09:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have a maid come in to do a cleaning one day... and do the laundry at night while watching tv...
If not - put time limits on chores and you'd be surprised how much you accomplish. ie: set an hour to get the rooms on the first floor done.... etc. you'll be done in no time.. and not wasting a whole vacation on it.
2006-11-03 08:25:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just budget your time, spend some time cleaning, some time relaxing. Take plenty of breaks, too.
2006-11-03 08:23:59 · answer #10 · answered by Rob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋