10 Tools That Make Cleaning Easier When You Feel Overwhelmed By The Mess! 

I’m not going to sit here and pretend I’m reaching for some perfectly curated cleaning kit when I’m tired.

I reach for what’s easy. What’s already out. What doesn’t require extra effort.

And honestly…that’s the whole point. These are truly items that I use to help my house stay company ready most of the time.

Yes, I do have times where I would not want anyone in my house. However, most of the time, I can have my house company ready in 30 minutes or less.

And these are some of the tools I use to make that a reality. I’ll be sure to have links to some of the items to make it super easy for you to get them too if you want them!

Okay let’s get to it!

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Pretty Spray Cleaner Bottles Are A Must

I have a pretty spray bottle sitting right on my kitchen sink.

Clear glass. Blue sprayer. It’s simple but it looks elegant and classy, which I love.

And I didn’t realize how much this mattered until I changed it.

When my cleaning supplies were under the sink, I would forget about them completely. Out of sight really is out of mind for me.

Now that it’s sitting out, I use it all the time.

Same thing with my disinfecting wipes. I keep them in a stainless steel canister on my counter instead of the original packaging. It looks nice, so I don’t feel like I need to hide it.

I even got one for my mom and my sister and they love it too.

And I’m realizing something…

The prettier my cleaning products are, the more I actually use them.

I Refuse To Buy Cheap Trash Bags…Here’s Why…

Sometimes it’s fine to save money on generic stuff.

Trash bags are not one of those things.

I don’t know about you, but I already hate dealing with trash. The thought alone is enough.

But what would be even worse is using cheap bags and having one break while I’m carrying it…with something gross leaking out. I remember having a similar conversation with my mom where I told her sometimes you can’t go el cheapo.

And cheap garbage bags?

Yeah…no.

That’s not a risk I’m willing to take.

So I stick with Hefty, Glad, or even Sam’s Club brand because they’re sturdy and I don’t have to think about it.

And honestly, not having to think about something is the goal.

I Have Decorative Baskets In Almost Every Room

Decorative baskets are a lifesaver when it comes to overwhelm.

I have a basket in almost every room.

And I’m not even exaggerating.

I have them in high traffic areas like near the doorway or by the stairs where stuff just naturally ends up. You know how things just…collect there for no reason?

Instead of letting it pile up everywhere and stress me out, I throw it in a basket.

And I personally feel anxious when the house is too cluttered, so these baskets honestly help me keep my sanity intact.

You can get them from places like Amazon or Home Goods, but the point is not where you get them, it’s just having somewhere to put things quickly.

Because sometimes you don’t have time to clean everything properly.

These baskets let you fake a clean house until you can actually clean it.

And I love that for us.

Handheld Vacuum Is Gold For Quick Clean-Ups

I love my handheld vacuum.

Sometimes the floor isn’t dirty enough to drag out a full vacuum, but it’s definitely dirty enough to bother you.

Bathroom floors especially.

Hair, dust, random little bits of debris that just show up.

A handheld vacuum lets me clean it up quickly without turning it into a whole thing.

And I will always choose the option that lets me do something quickly and move on.

Gloves For Those Yucky Moments

I hate dealing with anything gross.

Trash. Bathroom mess. Refrigerator clean-outs.

Gloves are a must.

And I don’t wash dishes without them either because dish soap will mess your hands up after a while.

Gloves just make things feel less…personal.

And when something feels less gross, I’m way more likely to actually do it.

The Robot Vacuums I Didn’t Know I Needed

I resisted getting one of these for years.

I don’t even know why.

But now I have two. A Shark and a Tzumi.

And I love them.

Before, I would clean everything else and by the time I got to the floors, I was done. I’d tell myself I’d do it tomorrow…and then I wouldn’t.

And if the floors aren’t clean, the house just doesn’t feel clean. You know what I mean?

Now I can run the robot vacuum every day.

Does it get everything perfectly? No.

But does it give my house that clean feel I want? Yes.

And that’s enough for me.

Storage Ottomans

These are even better than baskets.

Why?

Because they have lids.

Now you don’t even have to see the stuff.

I have ottomans in a few rooms and they are a lifesaver, especially if someone is coming over unexpectedly.

Throw it in there and keep it moving.

Temporary solution? Yes.

Do I care? Not really.

Music / Something Playing in the Background

Cleaning in silence feels like work.

Cleaning with something playing feels easier.

It doesn’t have to be anything deep. Just something to keep your brain from overthinking everything.

When I Say I’m Overwhelmed By The Mess, This Is What I Mean…

For me, it’s not really the “I don’t know where to start” type of overwhelm.

It’s more like…

I’m tired.

I don’t feel like cleaning.

And even small things feel bigger than they actually are.

Sometimes it does turn into clutter stress too. Like when stuff is everywhere and it’s starting to get on my nerves.

But most of the time?

It’s just low energy.

And that’s why a lot of these things help. Because I’m not trying to deep clean the whole house.

I’m just trying to make things a little easier in the moment.

One More Tool That Helps When You Feel Overwhelmed (And Don’t Know Where to Start)

All of these tools help.