r/Cleaningandtidying

Hi, I’m trying to understand if it’s worth running dishwasher every day instead of running it every 2/3 days and handwashing in between. We have water and sewage charge where the building/city charges for hot and cold water per gallon and then sewage charge per gallon for the same water. The dishwasher would be at about a medium load. I live in NJ.

Okay so I've known I'm allergic to dust for a few years but it seems to go in waves and I'll forget and then get hit again.

I was never taught how to deal with it as a child, everything was dusty - I can't visit certain family members for long as and adult now I am aware if I stay longer I'll get sick.

Dust is kicking my butt again and I'm over it! I wonder if it always is affecting me but mildly and then the occasional attacks.

What are some maintenance good housekeeping tasks/skills to mitigate this?

I'm so over having sleepless nights or sick days at work because I've had to grab a blanket from the cupboard.

My son got a can of Ajax with bleach and poured it all over his new carpet, we're renting my parents place and they left a few things in a box I didn't notice.

I vacuumed as much as possible our vacuum isn't the best it left a white stain from the powder, I had my husband use our water vac over it looks fine but it's been 2 days and it smells slightly like bleach. should we keep the door open? I'm so worried about the smell since my son sleeps in there.

He's autistic and hates sleeping with his door open what do I do is it safe? Also the window is broken so we can't open it. How can I remove the smell?

Hello guys, I have recently moved into a new apartment and I see this as an extremely important milestone in my independence journey.It feels like a fresh start for me and I am looking to make the best out of it.I am aiming at keeping this new apartment super clean all or most of the time as I find that clean spaces help me in keeping a level head and improves my mood significantly.I am looking for tips on the best home cleaning products as well as equipment to make my work easier.I have been looking at some of the cleaning products available on Alibaba and Amazon but I have not yet decided on which ones to buy at the moment.I have been looking at some MrWhosetheboss videos on some cleaning gadgets (like robot vacuum cleaners) that are really impressive but are also kind of expensive. Something similar but at an affordable price would be just wonderful.Any tips on how clean apartment would also be welcome.Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Hey everyone, so i've been dealing with persistent mold in my shower grout for months now and i'm honestly at my wit's end. I've tried the usual suspects - bleach, vinegar, those scrubbing bubbles sprays - and while they work temporarily, the mold always comes back within a few weeks.

The thing is, i rent so i can't do major renovations or regrouting, but my landlord is starting to get annoyed about it and i'm worried about the health implications too. I've seen some people mention enzyme-based cleaners but there's so many options out there and honestly some of them look like overpriced snake oil.

I'm willing to spend a bit more if it actually prevents the mold from coming back rather than just bleaching it temporarily. Has anyone found a mold remover that actually keeps working for months rather than weeks? What am i missing here?

I 25f still live with my parents and have been called messy my entire life (especially being told im too messy for a girl) my parents come into my room spontaneously to check on the cleanliness of my room. I also have hopped around bedrooms in my house throughout my life so my room doesnt even feel like MY space. Im not dirty by any means but am a little messy but i know where everything is. I think its because cleaning and organizing has been associated with pleasing my parents my entire life because i know they are going to come to do those check ins is what has caused me to hate it. Whenever i hear footsteps walking towards my room, my anxiety blows through the roof in fear that i will be yelled at for not keeping it spot clean like they expect me to so i scramble to clean. Did you find yourself to be more organized when moving out? Or was it the same? Ive almost convinced myself im not into cleaning or organizing but im wondering if thats actually true or is it because im in the environment im in. Ive never lived on my own before to know this.

My husband is on chemo and his sense of smell is more sensitive now. I see there are odor eliminating products you can just open and set out that look like tubs of gel or powder that assert they can reduce odors from cooking and trash, but can anyone recommend a good brand or better solution?

In particular, bathroom odors, cooking odors, and the kitchen trash bother him, even if just lingering aromas.

It needs to be fragrance-free and ideally eliminate odor enough so he could be comfortable. Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.

I'm thinking of buying a vacuum cleaner for my home, I have no idea what to consider and what not to.. i have a labrador and it sheds hair soo much.. suggest me something good

I'm a 35M, and I grew up around nothing but tidy people. I was raised mostly by my mom, and she was a clean freak. I also lived with my grandma and aunt and uncles for several years, and they were clean freaks too. There’s not a single day I remember growing up where any of my family members left something out of place. I also have a military background, so it’s not like I’m unfamiliar with the concept of tidiness.

I just don’t feel the urge to tidy up and maintain a clean living space. I mean, I feel the urge when it’s something like a spilled drink on the floor, but if it’s something like shoes being out of place, I don’t feel compelled to get up and put them where they belong.

Alright, I’m about to spill my frustration. I’ve been vacuuming the house religiously every day – we're talking FULL house cleans, every corner, all the fur. My dog and cat leave hair everywhere. I even invested in a high-end vacuum with a HEPA filter, the kind that claims to be allergen-friendly. But guess what? I’m STILL sneezing like crazy. I’m starting to wonder… is vacuuming even helping with pet allergens?

At first, I thought the vacuum was my knight in shining armor, picking up all that pet hair and dust. But now, it feels like a never-ending battle. I clean and clean, but it’s like I’m just chasing my tail (pun intended). I know there are a ton of people out there with similar struggles, so maybe someone can help me understand – do pet allergens truly go down if I keep vacuuming like this? Or am I just creating a fur storm every time I fire up the vacuum and stir things up?

Honestly, I feel like I’m doing everything right but still feeling all the symptoms. Should I invest in something else? Does the vacuum actually matter, or is it all about the cleaning frequency? Anyone else feel this frustration? Or have I just missed a major step?

Let me know if you have any advice or experiences that might help me out, because right now, I’m just spinning my wheels.

Dawn dish soap stinks now. If I had to describe the smell of an endocrine disrupter, it would be the new dawn dish soap fragrance. What is everyone using instead?

To those who just don’t really do some chores, What is it about house hold chores to some men that makes you just not want to do them ??

Is it because you know your lady will do it eventually?
Do you feel embarrassed doing certain ones (laundry,dishes)
Do you think some chores are a “woman’s job” ?

I know there are men out there who cant stand a dirty space. But my partner 36m absolutely will not do a dish, he won’t pick up laundry, he won’t clean the bathroom, he doesn’t sweep the floors, he doesn’t clean out the fridge, he doesn’t dust. I just don’t get it? If you see your woman standing there doing hella dishes what is so hard about stepping in to help?

Am I wrong for letting this bother me? I feel like he doesn’t care because he will let things pile up then watch me do it all without offering much help. Why is this??

Hi, I hope this is okay to ask here. I feel a bit embarrassed but I really need help with this.
I don’t understand why something as simple as laundry keeps beating me every week.
I always start with good plans. I tell myself “this week I’ll stay on top of it.” Then life happens, I get tired after work, and clothes just keep piling up. Before I know it, I have one big messy load again.

The worst part is after washing. I leave the clothes in a basket thinking I’ll fold them later. Later turns into days. Then I start picking clothes from the basket instead of my wardrobe and everything feels messy again.
I tried doing small loads more often but I forget. I tried organizing clothes better but I don’t even know what “organized” should look like for me.

One night I went deep online reading random tips and setups. Saw people showing nice laundry spaces, even some items that looked like they came from places like alibaba. It made everything look easy but my reality feels different.
I think maybe I’m overthinking it or doing it wrong.
If you struggled before, what small change actually helped you stay consistent?

I have been ib a depressive adhd spiral for YEARS. I got out of an abusive marriage of 15 years and know I used my mess to keep him away. Now im trying to get better. Today I made a goal to get to my closet and I did it!

Now how do I get that dopamine rush when I still have so much to do and just walking into my office overwhelms me when going to work?

What is the most easiest/convenient way to mop your floors with bleach?

I have the bissell spin wave but I can’t use it with bleach (at least I haven’t found a way to yet) and I need to bleach my floors more frequently. Right now I’m using a swifer wetjet handle and a washable pad that I put in bleach water and then rinse after a good several passes and put back in bleach water again.

There has got to be a better easier way to bleach my floors…

I have been thinking of getting this easywring for a while now, just haven’t yet. Wonder if this is the best way…
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Thoughts?