my house is a mess?

Question

my house is a huge mess i need some cleaning/organizing tips.
ther are clothes laying in the floor everywher ,and everything is just piled on top of each other.i am really busy and don;t have time to clean,and i can't afford a house cleaner to come and clean.this weekend i can clean a little bit.but does anyone have a way i can clean itand keep it clean.there aren't clothes in the kithcen,and living room but there is in all of the 4 bedrooms and bathroom,plus there are toys everywhere too.helppppppppppppppppppppppppp.

Answer 1

Do what we call a clothes line. get your clothes and all your family in one room get everyone in a line leading away from the cloths the first person picks up a piece of clothing, if it's not theirs or they don't want it they pass it to the next person if it's not theirs or don't want it they pass it. If it is theirs or they do want it, they pile it in front of them. If the item makes it to the end of the line, throw it away or donate it. Done deal. this really works with large families, small ones too the lines just not as long. just yell out CLOTHESLINE whenever clothes get piled up.

Answer 2

Here's what I'd do. Put away all the toys. Pick up all the laundry and start doing load after load. Make all the beds, and then do the dishes. This is a fast way to see progress is being made, and you'll feel better very soon. Then your spaces will be free for dusting and cleaning. Then vacuum. The only way to keep it clean is to make sure that, at the end of the day, the toys go back in the toy box, the laundry goes in the laundry basket, and the dishes are done. Good luck!

Answer 3

Take a day off from work, and ask a close friend or relative (that won't judge you) to help with the project. They can do the dishes and the dusting while they throw in a load of wash, or you can put all of the clothes together and take them to the laundrymat, that way they'll get done all together and you can concentrate on your house.. After you get everything done set down some rules for the kids and Mr. Man.. tell them you'll never do that again, if they see something where it dosen't belong, put it away, tell them if it becomes a pigsty again your going to move and let them fend for themselves. Good Luck.

Answer 4

start w/the cloths, if you have your own washer, take them ALL to that room & pull out enough to start the first load, if you dont put then all in a hugh pile to sort, bag and take to the laundry mat after you finish every thing else ( that way when the house is done you can go sit while the machines work) fold & hang while your there so when you get home it can all be put away & you can colapse!! then go after the toys make kids help even if you have to threaten to toss the toys if they dont, they belong in bedrooms or play rooms make it a rule,if you find them in rooms they dont belong you get to keep or toss them as you see fit. next grab a big trash bag and go after all the trash, take all dishes to kithen& walk away that room should be last as your doing all this keep on the laundry putting clean cloths where they belong so you dont have to put them away later all at once ( to frustrating) you should be able to wipe down most sufaces now & put away misc. items clean up bath room, just to where you wouldnt mind company seeing it , sweep or vac, floors by now your tired, but dont give up! that kitchen is waiting, get er done! now when someone leaves something where it dosnt belong tell them if they dont put it back they have to clean whatever room they left it in top to bottom or tell them they have to scrub the entire bathroom ( that usualy is the better threat!) other note while doing the trash if you havent used, touched,needed, or done anything with any item pitch it you dont want to keep cleaning around it , and totes for toys are a big help to keep them out of your way,if you dont have totes a big cardboard box will do till you can get some,dont wash out grown clothes most goodwills do that now anyway or if you want just pitch them,find a large drawer you can use for important paperwork, you can sort & make files another day when you feel up to that night mare! sit down later & make a list of rules & consiqueces and STICK TO IT !!!make sure everyone sees and understands it and tell them you mean it !! you are not the only one responcible for how your home looks and feels!! make sure they know where dirty clothes go when they take them off no more just tossing them any where, that will cut a big share of the constant mess down. good luck , make a big pot of coffee, bin there, know what your up against, take heart , be mean if you have to, But not bitchy, its worth it in the end!

Answer 5

Get the kids to help clean the place. Instead of leaving the clothes on the floor have everyone drop it off at a hamper or have every room or bathroom have a clotes basket. Have everyone rinse their dinner plate and utensils and put it in the dishwasher. Run the dishwasher, washer, and dryer everyday.

Answer 6

Well to get it clean with your schedule, set aside a least 45 minutes a day to get one section cleaned, clothes folded, trash picked up, etc. It may take a while, but you can do it.

In order to keep it cleaned, remember, to not set something down and tell yourself, that you will go back and get it later. Your later is never so to avoid extra work, just do what you have to do right then and there.

HTH

Answer 7

I'M ALMOST DONE WITH MY FALL CLEANING. IT'S SO MUCH EASIER TO CLEAN WHEN THINGS ARE IN THEIR PLACE. DON'T TRY TO DO IT ALL AT ONCE, SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE. JUST START WITH ONE ROOM AND A CLOSET. HAVE 3 BOXES, I FOR KEEP, I FOR THROW AWAY AND I FOR GOOD WILL. WHEN YOU GET THAT ROOM DONE GET RID OF THE BOXES AND START OVER WITH THE NEXT ROOM. THIS ISN'T THAT BAD WHEN YOU DO IT THIS WAY. I WAS ABLE TO CLEAN OUT LOTS OF STUFF I DIDN'T REALLY NEED. YOU COULD ALSO HAVE A GARAGE SALE BOX AND NOT GIVE TO THE GOOD WILL.

Answer 8

pick up articles of clothes........look them over see if there is any sentimental value to it if in 5 seconds you feel nothing put it in large trash bag.........when your done you may have sizeable donation for homeless shelter or salvation army, it also works with toys........your discards are someone elses treasure.......good luck and happy cleaning

Answer 9

You sound like a very irresponsible person with no cleanliness/safety/respect for yourself or family. Your house as you describe it is a fire hazard and not healthy either. It is your sole responsibility to keep it clean and in an orderly manner for everyone's safety. You do not mention any other person/persons living with you, if there is then you should make sure that everyone do their share. Whatever you don't need or want you should give away to a Charity or a Hospital Store. Please be smart!!!!

Answer 10

start at one room then work your way around the house, keep a trash bag with you and a laudry bag too in your case......and keep going don't stop in the middle go all the way......you can do it