In a casual conversation, Larry, my friend, confessed his desperation with the mess in his house. No area appeared decent from the front door to the lanai. It seemed that they could not catch up to fix and clean without having to start again.
“Sometimes I want to trash the whole house,” he said out of desperation. Arguing with his wife, while looking for things that are not “where they belong,” became an issue a few times a week.
They hired a cleaning lady who came for a few hours a week; however, the problem was not solved. The frustration was evident.
Coming home became unpleasant and somewhat stressful. I do not want to live like this. Said Larry.
This confession reminded me of why I opened The Realty Cleaning to offer different home services, but in fact was thought exactly for this type of case. Family life requires quality life, and we all need some help to achieve it. Help available when required. Inside my heart, that has been the real business. Bringing peace and relief in our personal areas.
Do not despair, my friend. I said. The fact that there is tension in the house is a good sign that nobody likes the mess. Blaming each other will fire up more arguing: everyone needs the opposite. This is not rare, but rather common in many homes. Give your kids and wife good credit; they are with you in this, even if they do not know how to help.
There is a way out with only a few changes in the dynamics among the family members. However, some steps must be taken.
You can start right now by creating a positive mental picture of your house (kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms), cleaned, and organized. Real changes start with an internal vision that brings conviction of action.
Let me tell you more since I experienced it. I continued. When feelings of disappointment assault you because of what you see, most likely you will want to blame someone and this energy will come back to you into fights, arguments and the like. Use your positive mindset (picture) at that moment and think that this mess is temporary. Then, guide everyone in bringing your picture of an organized home to reality. Remember that this is a process.
Regular maid services are not sufficient to achieve new housecleaning habits, so for this part you will need more than that.
Because family members have feelings of frustration with the mess and cleaning routines, it is highly important for everyone to start with a positive experience and break the bad cycle. Talk about it peacefully with your household and emphasize how "together we are going to change".
The first stage is a fresh start. In this case, cleaning rehabilitation is needed. The family needs help to start.
Cleaning rehabilitation entails removing and cleaning every object in every room of the house, as well as selecting those objects that are no longer required. Sizing the space for more shelves or organizers as needed until the spaces are upgraded to a welcoming and enjoyable space.
For example, if the living room is good for a medium-sized dining table, then it will become clogged quickly if a large dining table is placed in that area. The idea is mainly to identify those items that are problematic for keeping the house clean and organized.
How much does the entire house cleaning cost? The prices vary depending on the number of activities needed and the size of the house. Other factors, such as pets, carpets, and heavy growth of grime or dirt, will affect the price.
Hire deep cleaning and maid services separately. The first one will clean, and the second one will organize. Make an effort for a new start. It’s worth it.
I have done this and observed the changes for other families.
The Second Stage is a cleaning schedule. All of this work is meant to be maintained, so your house welcomes your new routine every day. This, my friend, will give you a significant achievement in your everyday life, but we will talk about it next time.
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