From Overwhelmed to Organized: My Deep Cleaning Strategy
Have you ever woken up with the sudden urge to deep clean?
Okay, maybe that’s a hard no for most people 😅 — but every once in a while, it happens to me. And today was one of those days.
I actually went to sleep last night thinking about all the things I wanted to clean and organize. But it was late, and sleep had to win. Still, the thought lingered.
With company over during the Christmas break and lots of coming and going, the house had reached that point where it was begging for a reset. And today was the perfect day for it.
I started early this morning… and didn’t stop for 10 hours. Yes, ten. And surprisingly? It felt great.
Before I share the simple strategies that helped me tackle a full day of deep cleaning, let me share all the tasks accomplished from this unexpected cleaning spree today.
Here’s what got done today:
8 loads of laundry (sheets, comforters, towels, kitchen linens — all of it)
All floors and stairs vacuumed
Floors mopped
Woodwork and those tiny hidden spots under the fridge and stove cleaned
Refrigerator deep-cleaned and organized
Microwave cleaned and sanitized
Stove and countertops scrubbed
Couches taken apart and vacuumed (every crumb!)
Random odds and ends finally put away
Mudroom organized, swept, mopped, and decluttered
Purses organized and cleaned
Basement reset after guests
My work schedule doesn’t usually allow for long cleaning days like this. Most weeks, I’m squeezing in small tasks here and there. But today gave me the space to do all the things that make me feel grounded and at peace in my home.
Because for me, a clean and organized space isn’t about perfection — it’s about peace.
What Helps Me Stop Procrastinating When It Comes to Cleaning
If I’m being honest, deep cleaning is something I think about far more than I want to actually do. I’ll light a candle, make a cup of coffee, sit down “just for a minute”… and suddenly an hour has passed.
The truth? Procrastination usually isn’t laziness. It’s overwhelm.
Here’s what helps me push past it:
Start small.
Don’t tell yourself you have to clean the whole house. Pick one thing — a drawer, a corner, the kitchen sink. Momentum almost always follows action.
Lower the bar.
Don’t “deep clean everything,” but “clean for 20 minutes.” Once the pressure is gone, it’s amazing how much more you’re willing to do.
Make it pleasant.
Put on music. Crack a window, even if it’s cold. Light a candle. These little things completely shift the energy of the task.
Focus on progress, not perfection.
Every drawer cleaned, every surface wiped, every bag of donations set aside matters. It doesn’t have to look magazine-worthy to be meaningful.
And I always remind myself how good it feels afterward.
There’s something deeply grounding about restoring order to your space. It clears not just the room — but your mind, too.
It’s the end of the day now, and my house feels so much lighter. And so do I. Not because everything is flawless, but because I showed up and did what I could with the time and energy I had.
And before I go — a little cleaning tip I swear by:
Microwave magic. Cut a lemon in half, place it in a bowl, microwave it for one minute. Open the door, remove the lemon, and wipe everything down with a paper towel. The grime melts away, and the smell is so fresh. Trust me — it’s magic.
Sometimes, the best reset isn’t a vacation or a big change… it’s simply clearing space for peace to breathe again. ✨
And now, time for a cup of coffee, and a sweet treat. Ahhh, what a feeling! 🥰
