04/25/2026
If you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start cleaning… follow this order 💛
This is exactly how I clean when it feels like too much:
1. Declutter first
Pick up trash.
Put things back where they belong.
Don’t clean around clutter you’ll just frustrate yourself.
2. Start high
Dust ceiling fans, vents, shelves, and tops of furniture.
Everything falls down, so always go top to bottom.
3. Dry before wet
Dust or vacuum surfaces before you spray anything.
This keeps you from turning dust into mud.
4. Wipe surfaces
Counters, tables, cabinets, appliances.
Work left to right so you don’t miss anything.
5. Detail the focus areas
Sinks, stovetops, bathrooms whatever needs extra attention.
This is where you slow down just a little.
6. Glass & mirrors
Do these after everything else so they stay clean.
7. Floors last
Vacuum first, then mop.
Always the final step so you’re not redoing them.
And if that still feels like too much
Pick ONE step and stop there.
That still counts.
You don’t have to do everything to make progress 💛
Save this so you always know where to start.
