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1. Get into a cleaning ~groove~ that works for you so you have a baseline to work with.
For instance, maybe cleaning will be more fun for you if you break it down into little tasks throughout the week with a cleaning checklist.
Or maybe you're someone who just needs to get into a determined headspace to tackle it all at once, in which case a room-by-room checklist might be more helpful.
And if you're living in a multi-person household — collaborate the cleaning process with a chore chart, or even make it a game with a chore rewards tracker!
2. Also make sure you're set up with the proper basics — it's hard to make cleaning "fun" if you're frustrated without the right tools.
First off, it's always good to have a trusty microfiber cloth and multi-purpose cleaner duo.
And speaking of duos — a standard Swiffer and a reusable mop pad are also great to have on hand if you have tiled or hardwood floors.
And of course, a decent vacuum (and effective carpet cleaner) are important staples to have on hand, too.
3. Once you have your baseline, another way to give your routine some pizzazz is to invest in some "WOWOWOW"-worthy cleaning supplies that won't just get the job done, but will make you feel darn accomplished and impressed when you do it.
A good multipurpose "wow"-worthy product is internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, which has been likened to a Magic Eraser in past form.
Another popular option is a power scrubber brush you can attach to a DRILL (!!) that basically does all of the hard grime-busting for you.
4. Also look into some easy "hack" products — i.e., the kind that just do all the work for you, no muss, no fuss.
A foaming garbage disposal cleaner you can plop into your sink, run a little water on, and let its blue magic fizz its way up to the top while clearing out all the gunk from your culinary adventures in one go.
And a set of washing machine cleaning tablets that'll get rid of that weird mold + mildew smell in one cycle.
Plus a set of dishwasher cleaning tablets that basically do the same thing for your kitchen.
5. Find a playlist to groove along to while you work.
6. Or take the opportunity to catch up on a podcast.
7. Or even listen to an audiobook!
8. Arrange a virtual "cleaning date" with a friend or family member.
9. Or if it's a big clean like a move-out or a spring clean, invite friends or family over to help. (Just make sure to return the favor and provide plenty of free snacks.)
10. Take "before and after" pics so you can get some genuine satisfaction from your own work.
11. Take little breaks as you go.
12. Give yourself a lil' treat for powering through.
Enjoy that post-clean feeling, y'all!
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