How to Clean a Messy House: A Step by Step Guide When You’re Overwhelmed

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how to clean a messy house: a step by step guide when you're overwhelmed

what are the effects of living in an untidy house

dirty. overstimulation play a big part in making you feel anxious and overwhelmed

getting the mess up is going to be a big help in making you feel better

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there was no sudden burst of energy but one day i did wake up and feel really inspired to finally get my messy house up

understand that you are going to start . this is not an action plan to get the house clean in one day

set a timer. on top of starting

how to start cleaning a messy house

cleaning a dirty house is a lot of work

depending on the size and condition of your home

spring cleaning checklist

how to clean a messy house step by step

start in your main bathroom. it's important to keep this area sanitary plus it's great to start in a space

walk through your house and take all the dirty dishes to the kitchen

move on to the dishes. start by soaking anything that needs it and then wash those last. dawn dish soap is my favorite

once everything is picked up and put away

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if you have been suffering from mental health issues

depression takes a toll on every aspect of your life

overwhelmed is incredibly difficult

overstimulation occurs when your senses are in overdrive - too much stimulation lead to anxious feelings and associated feelings like anger

worried

the effects of a messy home on the family

disorganized environment add to the stress levels amongst the family

children absolutely thrive in a structured environment. when your home is messy and disorganized

where to start

so instead of starting

the last thing i wanted was

fortunately

but i still had a problem knowing where to start. just because i was feeling a little better does not mean that i wasn't still overwhelmed by the magnitude of the mess

keep reading and you follow the same plan i used to finally tackle the mess

how to get motivated to clean when you're overwhelmed

when you are feeling paralyzed by the mess because you are so overwhelmed

honestly

put on some

take before pictures. now when you are finished cleaning

cleaning your home when it has been ignored

don't let the feelings of being overwhelmed keep you from getting started. all you need to do is to start somewhere and take it slow

don't let this overwhelm you! the key is to start now and keep plugging away until you're done

this is a guide to help you focus on what needs to be done and hopefully make it less overwhelming

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first of all: you are amazing and you do this

the first thing you should do is gather up one load of laundry and get that started. create a goal to get loads of laundry completed and put away each day

cleaning up your bathrooms

first

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get your vanity sink and counter and make sure to wipe down the outside of the cabinets

some of my favorite and most-used cleaners

once you're done

making lists to help you feel more accomplished

i love this to-do list because it looks so motivating and it's pretty! pretty lists always make me feel more enthusiastic cleaning

time to clean the kitchen

start by throwing out all the trash

put away all the stuff you have sitting on the counters

wipe down the counters and then sanitize them

sweep and then mop the floors if you feel like it. if not

how to clean up your living areas

don't forget to throw things away! you will be amazed at how much junk you find lying around that nobody uses and that nobody misses

continue to move around your living space and get rid of clutter. when the clutter is all clean

how to clean the bedrooms

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