If you’re like me who’d rather spend their time doing virtually anything else in this world than household chores, this post is going to challenge us. Treat this as an inspiration to finally get your home in order or a feel-good fix for your inner neat freak, because what could be a better time than before we fully immerse ourselves into the winter festive season?
In fact, there’s a whole online group with 153k members which is basically “your one-stop destination for all things cleaning and tidying.” Named r/CleaningTips, the subreddit is a place people go and ask for help, share their tips and pictures, and learn how to clean better. Most importantly, “This is a positive, encouraging and wholesome community,” they promise in the description, so no, your week-old socks casually chilling on the counter won’t shock them.
So let’s get ready to dive deep into the satisfying before and after tidying pictures, from people who cleaned up their depression room and opened a sparkling blank new page to brushing kitchen appliances and giving them a whole new life. And be sure to share your own cleaning tips and tricks if you have some in the comments below!
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Cleaned My Depression Room After Months
I've been in a similar situation and I know the effort it can sometimes take just to bend down and pick clothes up,so we'll done you... Your room is beautiful..
I Did It. After Months Of Severe Depression, I Did It
With autumn blues kicking in, it’s easy to lose your motivation to do things, especially the ones that were never your favorite in the first place. For many people, it’s household chores. While others find joy in organizing things and sparkling transformations that take the house to a whole new level of order, others struggle to lift their finger and start.
So in order to find out where to look for that much-needed inspo to get your home in order, we spoke with Ivanka Siolkowsky, a professional organizer who helps others find that same inner peace in their daily lives. Ivanka is a former elementary school teacher who says her life was transformed when she began learning the many benefits of minimalism and organization.
Fixing Cat Scratch Marks To Couch Using Felting Needle: Before And After
Gave Up On Cleaning And Decided To Scrape It Off And Reseal It; Thought You Guys Would Appreciate A Satisfying Before/After Pic
I Was Recently Diagnosed With Severe Adhd And Given Meds For It. And Now My Whole House Has Been Scrubbed For The First Time.... Ever
Ohh, I'm still waiting to get ADHD meds. Got the diagnosis 3 months ago, but still no meds because my psychiatrist sort of stopped working at the psychiatric unit, and now I'm waiting to meet another one. Trying to learn ADHD coping mechanisms and all kinds of methods to get organized is fricking hard when your head is still the same head it's always been and you've already tried all the methods multiple times over the years and they just don't work..
“Online is a beautiful place to start. Many professional organizers, like myself, have social media channels where we offer tips and tricks for how to navigate through your organizing journey,” Ivanka suggested. “Once you see the results of clients we’ve worked with, and see that it IS possible, this might give you motivation to begin the journey!”
Relief From A Four Day Migraine Means... 30 Minute Cleaning Session!
Finally Handled The Depression Nest - Which Was Basically The Whole Apartment At One Point
Cleaned My Depression Nest!! (And Wanted To Show Off My Cute Room)
For anyone who’s worrying that tidying up will require maximum effort and a huge budget, Ivanka reminds us that tidying isn’t about spending money. In fact, “it’s about learning how not to! Don’t go out and buy a bunch of organizational supplies! Do the declutter and purge first,” she said.
I’m 17 And Just Bought My First Car, An Old Farm Truck. Here And There I Detailed It And Here Are My Results.
Cool Tip I Learned, Reuse Some Items And Improve Organization
Cleaned Up My Rusty Old Camp Oven That I Neglected. Coke And Wire Brush On A Drill.
Ivanka explained that almost always, during this process, you’ll find bins and containers that will aid you in the organization portion. She also urges everyone on a mission to declutter their home to remember that less is more. “The less you have, the easier it is to organize!”
Yesterday I Found Out Those Tabs On My Windows Are For Tilting Them Inside For Cleaning. Let There Be Light
Someone On Reddit Recommended Iron Out For Hard Water Stained Dishwasher In Our New Rental, One Cycle And The Results Are Amazing
After A Minor Depressive Episode I Had A Great Day Motivation Wise And Tackled The Mess That Was Accumulating
It’s one thing to organize your home once, and a whole new other challenge to keep it that way. Ivanka suggests that in order to make that effect last, you need to address your patterns of consumption at the source. “Don’t buy things you don’t need. Once you’ve gone through and decluttered/organized your home, make sure everything has a place. At the end of every day, take 10 minutes to do a 'room reset' and put everything back where it belongs,” she said.
“If you desperately want to buy something new, only do so to replace something that may no longer be serving you,” she said, arguing that this will keep your home in order!
Today I Cleaned The Fridge
Such A Satisfying Before & After
Finally Got Around To Cleaning My Depression/Post Op Mess. Feeling Fresh!
Thank You All So Much, I'd Never Have Been Able To Do It With Out Y'all. Its Been Almost 4 Years
I Came Home Early This Morning, Saw How Terribly Grungy My Front Door Was And Let My Adhd Take The Whee
I Received This Secondhand Kettle Through My Local Buy Nothing Group. Cleaned It Up And Descaled With Vinegar. Good As New!
Finally Got The Courage To Handle The Other Arm. Fixed With A Felting Needle And Scissors!
What The Power Of A Loving Boyfriend In A Call For Four Hours To Support You Can Do. Cleaned My Depression Nest!
Niece And I Cleaned And Organized My Parents' Pantry That Had Been Messy For As Long As I Could Remember
Before And After Of Cleaning My Stove Top! I Was Feeling A Little Embarrassed About Sharing This But I’m Hoping It May Help Inspire Others!
I Got Out Of My Funk And Began With Cleaning My Kitchen... Finally.
30 Minute Soak In Vinegar
I've tried soaking my shower head in vinegar many times, but somehow it just won't get clean :s it's super annoying! Many of the little holes are clogged and water keeps shooting into random directions out of it.
Thank You Everyone That Gave Me So Many Tips On My First Post. Nearly Everyone Was Very Kind And Supportive. It Really Gave Me The Encouragement I Needed To Get Started. It Doesn’t Look Much Better Now, But I Got So Much Done Today. I’ll Leave A Comment On The Post About What I Did!
I Couldn’t Handle How Gross My Sister’s Tea Kettle Was From Stove Spatters. Some Bar Keeper’s Friend And A Little Elbow Grease Did The Job!
No One Irl Cares, But I Thought This Sub Might Appreciate My Mind-Blowing First Experience Using Bkf!
Bar Keepers Friend I'm guessing. It was mentioned elsewhere in this topic. Going to have to check it out if it gets the sort of results being shown.
Hand Washing A Beloved Plush!
Y'all, This Shelf In My Kitchen Has Been Making Me Anxious And Sad For Months. I Finally Got The Motivation To Kick Its Butt!
I absolutely know what a big deal that was! Kudos for you! The task I hate most of all is paperwork. I have no clue how somebody like to do it or even choose it as their profession.
You Guys Weren't Kidding About Bar Keepers Friend
My Favourite Throw Pillows Had Those Annoying Fluff Bits On Them. Went Over Them With A Cheap Razor And Love The Outcome!
This Clients Bathroom Took Me 6 Hours To Clean
Really Excited About How Clean I Got These Shower Knobs In My Rental Apartment!
Turns Out These Ugly Rental Cabinets Didn’t Have To Be Ugly All These Years!
Swipe To Clean My Shower!
I wonder if I want to know what you used to get rid of all that mold.
Cutting Board Brought Back To Life
30 Years Of Dirt Coming Off The Kitchen Floor. What A Difference
Cleaned Behind Neglected Stove (Before vs. After)
Staying With The In-Laws Temporarily And Offered To Try Something New To Get Rid Of Their Floor's Dirt Stains. Thank You Mr. Clean Magic Eraser!
I know! I use Magic Eraser on so much. I know it says not to use on glass, but I do and my windows and patio doors have never been cleaner (especially the doors and windows covered in dried dog slobber).
Psa: If You Have Recently Moved, Check And Change Your Air Filters!
After Months Of Being Depressed And Not Being Able To Clean My Room, I’ve Finally Pushed Through!! Getting A New Desk Tomorrow
amazing job! And a tip, you might wanna consider getting a new carpet, red color tends to give less relaxing feel to the room...
Not Sure If It Belongs Here, But I Brought My Partners Favorite Sweater Back To Life Using A Lint Roller And An Electric Fabric Shaver
Cleaned My Window Tracks For The First Time Since Moving Into My Apartment 3 Years Ago
The Before And After Cleaning Of A Door
Thanks To This Subs Tips, I Finally Cleaned My Oven Today! (Yes, It Was Long Overdue)
I Didn't Know You Were Supposed To Scrub Tile Grout. Before And After 3 Hours Of Scrubbing And Applying A White Sealant
Before And After Of My Bathroom Closet. Purged, Cleaned, And Reorganized. I Feel So Good About It!
Because Of This Sub I Hardcore Cleaned My Oven And I’ve Never Felt So Satisfied
Citrus Cleaner, Cloths, Scrubber, Water Vacuum And Hottt Waterrr Will Get The Job Done
My Internet Was Down All Morning So I Used The Offline Time To Clean. Took A Lot Of Scrubbing But Years Of Grease/Burns Gone!
Bfk Convert, This Stuff Is Amazing!
Ikeas Råskog Trolley Turned Out To Be The Perfect Way To Store All My Cleaning Supplies!
This Cupboard Has Been Bothering Me For A Year And I Finally Had Both The Time And Motivation To Tackle It. Next: Labels.
If Your Vacuum Cleaner Isn’t Working Well, Check The Rotating Brush. Use Scissors Or A Sharp Knife To Cut Any Trapped Hair Or String.
After Yesterday’s Closet Inspiration, I Decided To Tackle My Own Mess
I Didn't Even Know Stainless Steel Sinks Could Be Restored Until I Read A Tip Here About Bar Keepers Friend. Thanks Everyone!
A Before And After! Thanks For All The Tips!
Sometimes It Just Needs A Little Bit Of Bleach
Reminder: NEVER use bleach and ammonia together. That includes products like cleanser which contain bleach, etc. Chlorine gas (the result of combining) is chemical warfare and will burn your lungs.
Before/After Cleaning My Dutch Oven; Soaked It In Soapy Hot Water For An Hour Then Scrubbed!
Can't Get New Sheets So Tried The Razor Trick... Safe To Say It Worked. Thank You To This Sub!!!
I Think I Got Pretty Good Results In Cleaning This Oven That Had Never Been Cleaned In 7+ Years
Needed A Pan For Camping So Went To Goodwill. If It Wasn't For This Subreddit, I Wouldn't Have Known This Was Even Possible.
Extremely Satisfying Before & After Of My Oven Door, Hope You Enjoy!
Here’s The Before And After. I Settled On Vinegar And Dish Soap, Thanks For The Tips Everyone!
Thanks Y’all For Recommending Bkf For Acrylic Tubs, I’m House Sitting For A Friend And Thought I’d Leave Her A Surprise
Beware, cleaning someone else's house without asking isn't always welcome. Some people see it as a way of saying "I think the way you keep your house is dirty and gross"
Shower Clean: Barkeepers Friend, Drill Brush, Windex, And Rain-X
Revitalizing Gross Grout. I’m Using A Bleach Pen And A Grout Cleaning Brush, And This Flooring Starting To Look As Good As New! Left Untreated, Right Treated
Before & After. Took A Few Hours But Kept At It And It's Looking Much Better.
Asked For Help Cleaning My High Shine Floors Streak Free And You All Delivered. Steam Mopped In First Pic, Oxo Spray Mopped In Second Pic
Scrubbed My Tennis Shoes! Apply Baking Soda + Water With A Toothbrush, Dry In The Sun, Then Rinse Off Excess & Spot Clean.
you can literally see how the laces and the entire shoe was kind of "wilted" and then after you cleaned them they are springy again!
With Your Help, I Replaced The Seat And Proved My Family Wrong. Thank You Guys. (And A Sincere “Fuck You” To My Parents)
Lord, I would pick that seat up rather than letting my butt touch it.
Before And After Using Bar Keepers!
Just googled "where to find bar keepers friend in south Africa" - There is 1 general outlet and I am on my way there now!!!!
Bar Keepers Friend And Drill Brush For The Win
I Removed Scratches From Plates With This Abrasive Paste
Gives me hope that I will be able to get a handle on my depression mess.
Good luck, if you need to put on a timer, do it in sections, or crank the tunes and hit it all at once
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There’s two kinds. The dry form, like Comet, and liquid form, Scrubbing Bubbles. They are both excellent.
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Gives me hope that I will be able to get a handle on my depression mess.
Good luck, if you need to put on a timer, do it in sections, or crank the tunes and hit it all at once
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