Sometimes when I don’t feel like doing a chore like laundry, I pretend I’m in an aesthetic UA-cam video doing the task😂shorts can glamorize simple tasks and it helps
I literally invite someone. When things get out of hand for me like after a month or so I ask my friend or a family member (one or two people) to come over for dinner and order take out or make a one pot dish like pasta or something. This helps me to get so so much done during the day like cleaning, laundry, organizing resetting etc. This is the only trick that has ever worked me!😅
Opening the curtains and making the bed went from a chore to a lovely part of my morning routine over the course of a few weeks. Such an easy but defined way to start the day. That's the power of habit: once I got used to it, it's almost not something I even think about when I do it.
With the bed thing, I think its good practice to allow the space to breathe (its also Italian culture). When I wake up I open the bed up completely and open a window. Usually I let it air for 30mins then I make the bed. Even, if you have a balcony or juliet in the bedroom, its good to put the duvet there to air out. The basket for random items is a great idea that I'll be taking too.
Yes absolutely! I’ve actually been doing this for a few years, not exactly 30 minutes but I wait until after freshening up to make it 🙌🏽 thanks for sharing this for everybody!
I put my house to bed every night… I straighten and put everything in its place. I get the coffee pot ready too. It’s nice to get up in the morning to a neat home and smell the coffee brewing ❤️ I just started to do a whole house declutter too. It’s going slow but ok. I retired 2 years ago and now hubby and I realize we need to down size so the decluttering is key. Thank you for all your great tips, I’ll tune in for more 🌺
I love the way you phrased “putting your house to bed”! I agree, it is so lovely waking up to a prepared space. Slow decluttering is often better/more intentional I find. Thanks for your encouragement and good luck with your decluttering 🥰
My daughter came over one morning to find us gone and knew we had had an emergency because my bed was not made. My mom had to go to the emergency room.
Don't know if this will help but for anyone who gets grossed out by tasks - I have clean kitchen gloves and dirty so for like washing up I use clean but taking the bins out, sorting the strainer in the sink I use the dirty and I can disinfect them both but I feel less procrastination towards these tasks
When I was younger, I hated chores. One was dishes of course. My Dad explained to me that when you’re done using the sink it’s good to rinse out the food (and trap if you have one) then run the disposal with a little cleaner. He said, “it’s kinda like a toilet, you gotta flush when you’re done”. Once I got older I was like, oh my gosh that’s the best way to put it 😂 As far as the video, this is the best cleaning video out there! Mondays are my deep clean days, then the rest of the week I do these little ‘maintenance’ cleaning tips and it honestly makes housework a piece of cake because it’s never really messy. It’s just touch up cleaning and so nice!
great tips!! thank you. My problem is I get sidetracked so easily. I'll try to clean the kitchen and then all the sudden I see something in the living room, and then I see something in bathroom, and so on and so forth. So what works for me is I set a time, whether that's a podcast episode or a Spotify playlist or however long my dinner is in the oven, and I just clean for that amount of time with no focus. Whatever comes into my mind or sight within that time is what I clean. I found I was stressing myself out by only focusing on one room, so with this method I find myself so much more productive.
Same, I have ADHD so it's really difficult to just mundanely clean everything in some order. I usually do so during a big cleaning day once a week, but on a day to day basis I just let myself relax and clean whatever my eyes drop onto. It's still much better to do something than nothing at all!
my fave tip for keeping things tidy (i’m the least tidy person my age i know of lol but it works when i do it) is if it takes less than 5 minutes to do - just do it. like if you have dishes in your room, just go put them in the sink. it takes 30s. I just have been so lazy lately and mentally drained that i haven’t been doing it lately but definitely helps me when i’m not feeling like this
For cleaning countertops, I used to think if I cleaned, it had to be the WHOLE room. I learned along the way that I can wipe the bathroom sink one day, clean the toilet another day. It helps keep it constantly clean and less daunting
My apt. used to be so easy to clean until I developed a progressive medical condition. All the clutter overwelms me so I finally do a little at a time to conserve energy. Love these ideas 💗🦋
I do several of these habits. My problem is too much stuff. Collecting too many things. I’ve been trying to downsize & have been donating things. I sold on eBay for a few years. Getting rid of things is hard. More clutter seamed to happen over the past 3 years trying to recover from 5 surgeries. 3 back surgeries, hip replacement, & a bleeding problem. Lots of fugitive & little energy. Still I could use help. I liked all your little tips. I’m going to look at your other videos. Thank you!
Thank you for being open about your experience. Lots of stuff can be difficult to deal with and it sounds like you've had a rough go with all those medical circumstances. One step at a time, sending you love! ❤️🩹
These are amazing tips 💕 the thumbnail drew me in and your character and the value in these tips made me a subscriber!! Thriving in simplicity! You rock girl
Oh my God, I do the hanger thing on the bed too! And now I’ve always felt a little bit self-conscious and OCD-ish about it 😅 but now that I know it’s a hack… 😎😎😎😎😎😎
I have no idea how it is with kids, but both me and my partner always put things in their place after use and pick up stuff from any room as we leave the room. We don't need the one swipe in the evening (aprt from fluffing the pillows), because our house is already tidy by then.
I am doing everything apart from the first tip which is so so smart actually! Also, in regards to the "chair" situation, what do you do with the clothes that are not clean enough to put them back in the dresser but not dirty enough to put them in the laundry basket? Any tips?
I think the best tip is to make cleaning as enjoyable as it possible. I also have a yt video or a podcast running and try to see cleaning as a part of my relaxing routine :)
I love these tips. I like the idea of keeping a cloth on a hook under the sink to wipe down, but I’m concerned it may make items ( toiletries) in that cupboard damp?
🤔 when I heard you say this one word…I had to go back to your channel page and see if you live in Canada - which you do 😁 As a fellow Canadian living in the USA, when I have called the garbage disposal a “Garburator” (sp) people would look at me quizzically wondering what in the world was I talking about! My husband admits that for a couple years when we were first married, he had no idea what my sweet Mum (who was down visiting) was talking about when she talked about the “chesterfield” - hilarious! There are certain words used in Canada that aren’t used in the USA. 😆😆😆
As I get older, I feel the need more and more to keep things clean. Part of that is finding ways to make cleaning tolerable for me, cause if something is gross to clean, like the sink strainer, I don't want to do it. So I got some disposable sink drain nets so that I don't have to touch anything gross or scrub the strainer (cause stuff would get stuck in the holes all the time). Instead, I can just grab the edge of the net and pull it out and throw it straight into the trash, no real cleanup required. Super big life saver lol
I felt attacked but in a good way. I guess. I have piles of clean clothes (to many). I have 15 to 20 plates, so I don't have to wash dishes all week if I don't want to. That's also why I have some many pieces of clothes because I hate constantly doing laundry and dishes. Ma'am you were all up in my apartment 😂😂😂
Thnk you for simplifying this list Haley, seems easier and more achievable👏🙏 Btw, I also dont like to do the “touching of kitchen sink strainer”😂 so I figured out how to do it with ease, I use tissue to hold the tip of it and there you go, I can do it everytime!😆 Have a try too, maybe it can help☺️
I put all items that need to be returned, exchanged, donated, etc. directly in the car. I wonder why relatively neat and organized people congregate on channels like this. For me I just like hanging out with like-minded people. :-)
FYI- hand washing dishes wastes MUCH MORE WATER than running the dishwasher partially full. A dishwasher cycle uses less than 4 gallons water and handwashing typically uses 4 gallons every minute. Regardless of how many or how few dishes I have- after dinner I run the dishwasher EVERY NIGHT!!
You’re blessed! It’s definitely much easier to be tidy when we’ve grown up with good examples. Gotta keep this in mind for messy people too though, not everybody is taught how to do chores or keep a space clean from the get go ☺️
The process of selling, donating, organizing, and repairing items, along with maintaining the yard, can be time-consuming and overwhelming when clean habits haven’t been ingrained. This is even more challenging for people dealing with health or mental issues, or those who struggle to survive financially and spend most of their time working. It’s a lot easier to maintain an already clean home. Growing up in a hoarder-like environment, I sought inspiration from numerous videos and audiobooks to deal with the situation and moved to a new smaller house that was more manageable. While there has been a drastic improvement, I am now decluttering for a second time to refine the organization. I’m consistently learning how to improve my habits. It's important to be patient and understanding as this struggle is not a choice but a genuine struggle for many.
Great point! We only really do this if our items have a strong smell from cooking/restaurants - but our wardrobes are also fairly spacious and allow for a bit of air flow 🙌🏽
I do all my house work early in the morning, starting with laundry then the dishes, Then the dusting and window washing, then the bathroom, then I sweep & mop the floors. I have no carpeting, its all tile flooring. I love it. Once I have everything finished, I have the rest of the day for some peaceful ME time.🫶 Regarding my windows and door's, I never have them open, I never even open my curtains. Why? Because due to the extremely high crime rate, & getting worse, Just never now when there could be a criminal lurking around the windows & doors. I never put my safety at risk.🫶👍
How many of these habits do you practice in your own home? 👀
I love the couch. Can you say the brand or style?
All😂
Sometimes when I don’t feel like doing a chore like laundry, I pretend I’m in an aesthetic UA-cam video doing the task😂shorts can glamorize simple tasks and it helps
That’s a great idea!!!
It's awesome that you found something that works for you Alina!
Same here 😂
That's fantastic! I tell myself that unexpected company is coming over in 10 minutes in order to motivate myself to get things done. And it works!
I literally invite someone. When things get out of hand for me like after a month or so I ask my friend or a family member (one or two people) to come over for dinner and order take out or make a one pot dish like pasta or something. This helps me to get so so much done during the day like cleaning, laundry, organizing resetting etc. This is the only trick that has ever worked me!😅
Opening the curtains and making the bed went from a chore to a lovely part of my morning routine over the course of a few weeks. Such an easy but defined way to start the day. That's the power of habit: once I got used to it, it's almost not something I even think about when I do it.
Love that!
With the bed thing, I think its good practice to allow the space to breathe (its also Italian culture). When I wake up I open the bed up completely and open a window. Usually I let it air for 30mins then I make the bed. Even, if you have a balcony or juliet in the bedroom, its good to put the duvet there to air out. The basket for random items is a great idea that I'll be taking too.
Yes absolutely! I’ve actually been doing this for a few years, not exactly 30 minutes but I wait until after freshening up to make it 🙌🏽 thanks for sharing this for everybody!
I do the same!
I do the same but am happy to leave it airing for up to 2 hours. I am in Canada, so summer time needs more air time!
Yes thank you. My husband doesn't understand.
Yes, the sheets need to be aired before one makes the bed again.
I put my house to bed every night… I straighten and put everything in its place. I get the coffee pot ready too. It’s nice to get up in the morning to a neat home and smell the coffee brewing ❤️
I just started to do a whole house declutter too. It’s going slow but ok. I retired 2 years ago and now hubby and I realize we need to down size so the decluttering is key.
Thank you for all your great tips, I’ll tune in for more 🌺
I love the way you phrased “putting your house to bed”! I agree, it is so lovely waking up to a prepared space. Slow decluttering is often better/more intentional I find. Thanks for your encouragement and good luck with your decluttering 🥰
Second basket for items without a home *chefs kiss* BEST IDEA I HAVE HEARD IN A VERY LONG TIME!!
I’m so happy you found this one useful!! 🤭
@@HaleyVillena where are these baskets from, please?
but her tupperware has no home??
@@nancis2583 she said the tupperware had to be returned to the person who shared some food with her
@@catnbloom9566 oops - missed that part - thank you
My daughter came over one morning to find us gone and knew we had had an emergency because my bed was not made. My mom had to go to the emergency room.
A saving grace in your situation!
Don't know if this will help but for anyone who gets grossed out by tasks - I have clean kitchen gloves and dirty so for like washing up I use clean but taking the bins out, sorting the strainer in the sink I use the dirty and I can disinfect them both but I feel less procrastination towards these tasks
Yes to gloves!! I love my cleaning gloves too haha 🤭
When I was younger, I hated chores. One was dishes of course. My Dad explained to me that when you’re done using the sink it’s good to rinse out the food (and trap if you have one) then run the disposal with a little cleaner. He said, “it’s kinda like a toilet, you gotta flush when you’re done”. Once I got older I was like, oh my gosh that’s the best way to put it 😂 As far as the video, this is the best cleaning video out there! Mondays are my deep clean days, then the rest of the week I do these little ‘maintenance’ cleaning tips and it honestly makes housework a piece of cake because it’s never really messy. It’s just touch up cleaning and so nice!
Hi Adelie! Thanks for sharing your story. I love the toilet analogy hahah very true!
I love the clutter basket idea for Tupperware/returns etc!
It really is a game changer! Hope it helps you in your space like it does in ours ☺️
great tips!! thank you. My problem is I get sidetracked so easily. I'll try to clean the kitchen and then all the sudden I see something in the living room, and then I see something in bathroom, and so on and so forth. So what works for me is I set a time, whether that's a podcast episode or a Spotify playlist or however long my dinner is in the oven, and I just clean for that amount of time with no focus. Whatever comes into my mind or sight within that time is what I clean. I found I was stressing myself out by only focusing on one room, so with this method I find myself so much more productive.
I assume this is very effective it will make you clean the things that need cleaning the most and never have a build up overwhelming space
This sounds like it really works for you, thank you for sharing such a great idea!
Same, I have ADHD so it's really difficult to just mundanely clean everything in some order. I usually do so during a big cleaning day once a week, but on a day to day basis I just let myself relax and clean whatever my eyes drop onto. It's still much better to do something than nothing at all!
my fave tip for keeping things tidy (i’m the least tidy person my age i know of lol but it works when i do it) is if it takes less than 5 minutes to do - just do it. like if you have dishes in your room, just go put them in the sink. it takes 30s. I just have been so lazy lately and mentally drained that i haven’t been doing it lately but definitely helps me when i’m not feeling like this
Yes this is a great tip!!
For cleaning countertops, I used to think if I cleaned, it had to be the WHOLE room. I learned along the way that I can wipe the bathroom sink one day, clean the toilet another day. It helps keep it constantly clean and less daunting
Yes this works so well for me too!
Watching this as my house is a WRECK!
Same, babe. Same!!
Sending you all the good vibes as you work on it!
You are so right with all these suggestions. I do all of them and I feel so good when it’s done.
I love these tips. I've started to make some of them a habit and I can see the difference. Thank you for sharing.
Before I take a shower I spray it with a cleaner and then clean the shower It's always clean.
I literally just start doing that. Instead of after
What kind of cleaner do you use?
I have a cheap bottle of body wash from the dollar store with a scrubby and each shower I clean on area while I wait for 2 minutes for my conditioner.
My apt. used to be so easy to clean until I developed a progressive medical condition. All the clutter overwelms me so I finally do a little at a time to conserve energy. Love these ideas 💗🦋
I understand. I have arthritis in my spine and do little bits at a time.
I do several of these habits. My problem is too much stuff. Collecting too many things. I’ve been trying to downsize & have been donating things. I sold on eBay for a few years. Getting rid of things is hard. More clutter seamed to happen over the past 3 years trying to recover from 5 surgeries. 3 back surgeries, hip replacement, & a bleeding problem. Lots of fugitive & little energy. Still I could use help. I liked all your little tips. I’m going to look at your other videos. Thank you!
Thank you for being open about your experience. Lots of stuff can be difficult to deal with and it sounds like you've had a rough go with all those medical circumstances. One step at a time, sending you love! ❤️🩹
These are amazing tips 💕 the thumbnail drew me in and your character and the value in these tips made me a subscriber!! Thriving in simplicity! You rock girl
You’ve made my night! Thanks for your kind words 🥰 Sending love 💗
I listen to non-fiction audio book whilst doing dishes. I feel good getting educated whilst doing a drab task.
Wonderful idea!
I listen to asmr or poetry readings when I iron 😊😊
I am so happy after watching this that I already do all if not most of these things! Yayy little wins 😀🙌
Woohoo! Win!!
Saving this for future use… ❤
TYSM for this decluttering tips and habits, it helps me a lot!
Glad you found it useful! 🤗
Oh my God, I do the hanger thing on the bed too! And now I’ve always felt a little bit self-conscious and OCD-ish about it 😅 but now that I know it’s a hack… 😎😎😎😎😎😎
Hahaha you're ahead of the game!
These are legit and I like how you're calm! Thanks so much. New sub!
These are REALLY good tips!
Glad you like them!
I have no idea how it is with kids, but both me and my partner always put things in their place after use and pick up stuff from any room as we leave the room. We don't need the one swipe in the evening (aprt from fluffing the pillows), because our house is already tidy by then.
This is the ideal scenario!! A little different with kids for sure - there’s always at least a couple toys lying around 🤭
I’m going to play this today while I’m decluttering.
I am doing everything apart from the first tip which is so so smart actually!
Also, in regards to the "chair" situation, what do you do with the clothes that are not clean enough to put them back in the dresser but not dirty enough to put them in the laundry basket? Any tips?
Great video with super helpful tips! Thank you!🌟🥰
Hi there - happy to hear you found my tips helpful. Cheers!
I think the best tip is to make cleaning as enjoyable as it possible. I also have a yt video or a podcast running and try to see cleaning as a part of my relaxing routine :)
Yes I agree! I usually blast some upbeat tunes when I’m cleaning too 👏🏽
I love these tips. I like the idea of keeping a cloth on a hook under the sink to wipe down, but I’m concerned it may make items ( toiletries) in that cupboard damp?
Thank you! I haven't found that to be an issue - but if you're concerned, you could try using a squeegee instead!
Great advices!I'm doing similar myself and learned some new,also.❤😊
Glad to hear it ☺️
🤔 when I heard you say this one word…I had to go back to your channel page and see if you live in Canada - which you do 😁 As a fellow Canadian living in the USA, when I have called the garbage disposal a “Garburator” (sp) people would look at me quizzically wondering what in the world was I talking about! My husband admits that for a couple years when we were first married, he had no idea what my sweet Mum (who was down visiting) was talking about when she talked about the “chesterfield” - hilarious! There are certain words used in Canada that aren’t used in the USA. 😆😆😆
I’m so glad we could connect on this Canadian cultural gem! 😂
@ 👍🏻😆
As I get older, I feel the need more and more to keep things clean. Part of that is finding ways to make cleaning tolerable for me, cause if something is gross to clean, like the sink strainer, I don't want to do it. So I got some disposable sink drain nets so that I don't have to touch anything gross or scrub the strainer (cause stuff would get stuck in the holes all the time). Instead, I can just grab the edge of the net and pull it out and throw it straight into the trash, no real cleanup required. Super big life saver lol
I obsessed with the sink strainer, I empty it every time I use the sink!
Great ideas. You go with you self. Make it happen!
Thanks Cynthia! 🫶🏽
I felt attacked but in a good way. I guess. I have piles of clean clothes (to many). I have 15 to 20 plates, so I don't have to wash dishes all week if I don't want to. That's also why I have some many pieces of clothes because I hate constantly doing laundry and dishes. Ma'am you were all up in my apartment 😂😂😂
Thnk you for simplifying this list Haley, seems easier and more achievable👏🙏
Btw, I also dont like to do the “touching of kitchen sink strainer”😂 so I figured out how to do it with ease, I use tissue to hold the tip of it and there you go, I can do it everytime!😆
Have a try too, maybe it can help☺️
Hi Marlene! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this video! Haha yes I usually use my “dish cleaning” gloves now - wayyyy better 😂🤭
New to your channel and when I saw your name I couldn’t believe it. My grandmother’s name was Vilena Haley ♥️
Just scrubbed through the video, seems I found a channel without the annoying fast forwarding video. Subscribed.
Hi Marcel - thanks for the feedback. Cheers.
Best video ever 😭
Very good tips and inspiring. Thank you
Thank you for your kind words Thao! 💗
Where are those floating shelves from behind you in the beginning?😍😍
I put all items that need to be returned, exchanged, donated, etc. directly in the car. I wonder why relatively neat and organized people congregate on channels like this. For me I just like hanging out with like-minded people. :-)
It's definitely nice to have a space to connect with others who share your values! 🙂
I love your couch! Is it white or off white?
I say to myself “tidy tidy all the time 😅” it makes it so much easier cleaning later
I need to practice the wiping surfaces when zim done using them, like sink after washing teeth, because it’s always first thing to get dirty
Takes a little while to form the habit but once you do it happens mindlessly!
I keep a daily to do list on my phone and one thing on that list everyday is throw or donate 1 item per day
Thanks for sharing!
Nice video)
Thanks for watching!
That 5 seconds rule works so well… but you see pms!!!! 😂
Yes. The sink strainer is yucky!
🤭
Don't make the bed so quickly, the bedclothes need to be aired before making the bed!!!
Hi! Where did you get the baskets and the front entryway table? I love this idea.
Hello! Our entryway table is from IKEA and our baskets are from H&M home.
Damn, this perfect routines make me hyperventilate internally. 😂 I'm very clean in my apartment, but I dont know, if this is admirable or exaggerated
Mom wants her tupperware back
Hahaha she absolutely does
Lol, 5 second rule doesn't just apply to dropping a cookie on the floor 😂
Hahaha it does not 😉
FYI- hand washing dishes wastes MUCH MORE WATER than running the dishwasher partially full.
A dishwasher cycle uses less than 4 gallons water and handwashing typically uses 4 gallons every minute.
Regardless of how many or how few dishes I have- after dinner I run the dishwasher EVERY NIGHT!!
Wow 4 gallons a minute! The water must be running constantly in that case 😲 we hand wash dishes that can’t go in the dishwasher.
I don't even use a litre of water when I wash the dishes, I just run it so lightly, wash and rinse.
@HaleyVillena
Great video! 😊
Was wondering where you have bought your living room sofa? I am currently looking for one. 😄
Hi there - thank you for the positive feedback! Our sofa is from CouchHaus.
I ain't makin no bed 🤣
You do you 🤣
I love these tips, thank you. And also- have you ever heard of color? 😂
Too much colour overwhelms me 🥹
@@HaleyVillename too! My house is white, gray, and tan with lots of green plants.
Garburator 😂 never heard someone call a garbage disposal that before
Canadians eh 😂
Thanks for sharing 👍🏽 but having teens & preteen boys good luck. All makes sense. You will be doing a lot of talking 👄.
I’m very tidy naturally. Got it from my mother. I just can’t stand messy, dirty ppl near me. They drive me mad. Just saying 😁. Nice tips 👍🏻
You’re blessed! It’s definitely much easier to be tidy when we’ve grown up with good examples. Gotta keep this in mind for messy people too though, not everybody is taught how to do chores or keep a space clean from the get go ☺️
The process of selling, donating, organizing, and repairing items, along with maintaining the yard, can be time-consuming and overwhelming when clean habits haven’t been ingrained. This is even more challenging for people dealing with health or mental issues, or those who struggle to survive financially and spend most of their time working. It’s a lot easier to maintain an already clean home. Growing up in a hoarder-like environment, I sought inspiration from numerous videos and audiobooks to deal with the situation and moved to a new smaller house that was more manageable. While there has been a drastic improvement, I am now decluttering for a second time to refine the organization. I’m consistently learning how to improve my habits. It's important to be patient and understanding as this struggle is not a choice but a genuine struggle for many.
You’ve made some really good points, I agree with you. It’s a process ☺️
How about when you have a baby or toddler 😅
The messaging is good, but the uptalk is distracting
My kids are literally blind to counter/sink/stove mess. I will not be visiting them when they're adults.
Guess they’ll have to learn the hard way 😅
Why on earth you don't air a bit your clothes before putting back in the wardrobe
Great point! We only really do this if our items have a strong smell from cooking/restaurants - but our wardrobes are also fairly spacious and allow for a bit of air flow 🙌🏽
I miss your crazy self! Love the videos # HIDUPZ
I do all my house work early in the morning, starting with laundry then the dishes,
Then the dusting and window washing, then the bathroom, then I sweep & mop the floors.
I have no carpeting, its all tile flooring.
I love it.
Once I have everything finished,
I have the rest of the day for some peaceful ME time.🫶
Regarding my windows and door's, I never have them open,
I never even open my curtains.
Why?
Because due to the extremely high crime rate, & getting worse,
Just never now when there could be a criminal lurking around the windows & doors.
I never put my safety at risk.🫶👍