Is this woman's cleaning to-do list excessive, or are we just not doing enough?
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As it starts to get a little bit warmer and the days a little longer, many of us start feeling the urge to give our homes a good spring clean. But if you've been putting off your annual declutter because you don't know where to start, then my goodness, does this woman have a plan for you.
Taking to the ‘Hinch Army Cleaning Tips’ Facebook page recently, Courtney Graham shared her list of jobs for each room in her house - and cleaning fans were either seriously impressed or concerned.
She wrote alongside a snap of her extensive chores: ‘So this is my proper deep clean as in 3 weeks I have family and friends coming to stay for my wedding.’
Courtney’s extensive cleaning to-do list. Image source: Facebook.
Starting with her lounge room, she listed cleaning the floor, skirting boards and tables; washing windows; wiping down surfaces; spraying air freshener, and dusting light fittings as just some of the tasks ahead.
As if that wasn't enough (I mean, it would be for me), she also had plans to tackle every other room in her house before guests arrived - including mopping floors throughout; making all beds; clearing surfaces topside AND underneath in every room; scrubbing showers and toilets (not just giving them a once-over with a spray bottle!); polishing furniture... we could go on but frankly, we're exhausted just reading it!
Many people were quick to say how inspired they were by her to-do list - but others weren't so sure about taking on such an intensive level of cleaning so close to having visitors over. We have to say, we definitely fall into the latter camp, only because I don’t know if our entire team could get this done in 3 weeks, let alone if I had to do it myself!
If there's one thing we've learned from experience here at SDC HQ it's that nothing is more stressful than trying to do too much in too short a time frame - especially when it comes to our homes - because you always find some way to procrastinate, like I don’t know, reading our daily newsletter for example? In our opinion (and from what we've seen on social media), you’re best to clean as you go, rather than having to do one huge clean once a year. After all, isn't it better to have a home that is generally tidy and clutter-free? But let’s take a look at what other members of the cleaning group had to say about Courtney’s list!
Cleaning: Do you love it, or avoid it at all costs? Image source: Pexels.
One wrote: ‘Have saved your to-do list as it’s inspiring.’
Another added: ‘Love, love, love lists!!’
Whereas, you also saw the other side of the spectrum with commenters against spending that much time cleaning the house. ‘No way! Life is too short,’ one person wrote.
‘Absolutely not! Working 14 hour shifts,’ another said.
While one declared: ‘I just shut the doors and go live a life full of joy.’
What do you think, members? Are you all for a big spring clean? Or do you prefer to clean throughout the year? Or are you someone who does the bare minimum when it comes to cleaning and thinks big cleans are a waste of time? We’d love to hear your take on this story!
Taking to the ‘Hinch Army Cleaning Tips’ Facebook page recently, Courtney Graham shared her list of jobs for each room in her house - and cleaning fans were either seriously impressed or concerned.
She wrote alongside a snap of her extensive chores: ‘So this is my proper deep clean as in 3 weeks I have family and friends coming to stay for my wedding.’
Courtney’s extensive cleaning to-do list. Image source: Facebook.
Starting with her lounge room, she listed cleaning the floor, skirting boards and tables; washing windows; wiping down surfaces; spraying air freshener, and dusting light fittings as just some of the tasks ahead.
As if that wasn't enough (I mean, it would be for me), she also had plans to tackle every other room in her house before guests arrived - including mopping floors throughout; making all beds; clearing surfaces topside AND underneath in every room; scrubbing showers and toilets (not just giving them a once-over with a spray bottle!); polishing furniture... we could go on but frankly, we're exhausted just reading it!
Many people were quick to say how inspired they were by her to-do list - but others weren't so sure about taking on such an intensive level of cleaning so close to having visitors over. We have to say, we definitely fall into the latter camp, only because I don’t know if our entire team could get this done in 3 weeks, let alone if I had to do it myself!
If there's one thing we've learned from experience here at SDC HQ it's that nothing is more stressful than trying to do too much in too short a time frame - especially when it comes to our homes - because you always find some way to procrastinate, like I don’t know, reading our daily newsletter for example? In our opinion (and from what we've seen on social media), you’re best to clean as you go, rather than having to do one huge clean once a year. After all, isn't it better to have a home that is generally tidy and clutter-free? But let’s take a look at what other members of the cleaning group had to say about Courtney’s list!
Cleaning: Do you love it, or avoid it at all costs? Image source: Pexels.
One wrote: ‘Have saved your to-do list as it’s inspiring.’
Another added: ‘Love, love, love lists!!’
Whereas, you also saw the other side of the spectrum with commenters against spending that much time cleaning the house. ‘No way! Life is too short,’ one person wrote.
‘Absolutely not! Working 14 hour shifts,’ another said.
While one declared: ‘I just shut the doors and go live a life full of joy.’
What do you think, members? Are you all for a big spring clean? Or do you prefer to clean throughout the year? Or are you someone who does the bare minimum when it comes to cleaning and thinks big cleans are a waste of time? We’d love to hear your take on this story!
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