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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Meh, my focus are my kids and I just get the basics done during the day. I'll do major cleaning projects during naps, playdates, or at night/weekends. With 3 boys ranging from 3-7yrs old, I can't just shove them in the playroom or in front of the TV.

And yes, i have a cleaning service as well.  Weekly.[/quote]

Well this is very nice for you. You have a WEEKLY cleaning service! What do you have to clean, anyway?? When I had a weekly cleaner my house was spotless. I washed the dishes every night, did some laundry, and that was it!!

OP, I no longer have a cleaning service like the PP, and my house is a MESS!! I have no real tips, but I'll tell you I am struggling with this problem every single day. I have older kids, so I've engaged them in cleaning their rooms, and vacuuming, and one child takes out the trash and mows the lawn. I've also been very strict about keeping the kitchen clean. DH washes the dishes, and runs the dishwasher at night. That's his job, and he's pretty good about doing that. I wipe down the counters and put everything away.

I've been trying to clean up clutter and organize a little bit at a time, and it's working, sort of. There are parts of my house that are organized and clean, so when I want to feel less depressed about my messy, dirty house, I go look at these corners of organization and cleanliness, and I imagine my entire house looking that way. FWIW, we bought a fixer-upper a few years ago, so we have far more than the usual number of home-related projects.

I feel your pain, OP. I just don't invite anyone over to my house, it's too embarrassing. Sad that my life has devolved so, but blame the recession and aging. I'm tired and don't have the energy to clean, nor do I have the money anymore to pay a cleaner. I just make do, clean up the worst messes, and let go of everything else. [/quote]

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