WHY I LOVE TO CLEAN
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I love it
I LOVE TO CLEAN! No seriously, I do. Now ladies don't vilify me, you know some of you have the same "clean little secret." Admit it, you're out there, just too ashamed to show your face. Today, much is said about being active outside the home, well there is nothing wrong in being active inside the home. So join my club, come out of the closet and fess up.
I don't know where it came from, for as long as I can remember, cleaning has been one of my passions. In my teenage years, during summer vacations, I was sent to spend the summers with my grandmother. I could not wait to get there to clean her house, stem to stern. I was so good at it, that she'd pass me around to her friends. It was so bad or good, (however you'd like to look at it), that on any application, under hobbies, I'd list cleaning first. As a matter of fact, in my high school, Memory Book, I listed cleaning, again, first, under hobbies.
My proclivity for cleaning has extended down till now. On my visits to my mother's house, I look forward to cleaning her house, not because it's not clean, it is, but I deep clean, things like decorative figurines, pictures on the walls, etc. I have a little secret that I want to share here. When I go to someones home for a visit or get together, and I go into the bathroom or kitchen and see something out of order or maybe overlooked during preparation or cleaning, I'll take care of that for them, unknown to them. These are only houses that I'm sure the homemaker intended to take care of these things, but did not have time or forgot. I can sympathize with them, because, when I overlook or forget something and I find out after the fact that it was not done, I am upset that my guest saw it undone.
I look forward to cleaning a particularly messy house, I use to say, there was no house too messy for me, until I saw the show, "How Clean Is Your House, a BBC television show. Honestly I'd never seen animal feces indoors, until I saw that show. But I think that I could handle that, well, let me retract that, I could handle all but that. Oh, roaches are a problem too, you see the first part of my life, I never saw a roach, I had to be about eight or nine before I saw my first one. From the first day, I developed a phobia, could you call it a roach phobia? I even have to close my eyes, during a commercial about them. That's not what I'm talking about, I'm talking about my weird hobby. My favorite things to watch, are the television shows on HGTV, and others, anything to do with cleaning, redecorating, decluttering, such as "Clean House." I actually had to ween myself off these stations at one point, can you imagine, I even watched reruns, before they expanded their programming.
The effect on others
My children would hate to go shopping with me, because I would make them pick up the clothes from the floor. The discounts department stores are pretty rough on me, because I spend most of my time picking things up off the floor. My husband use to say that I worked him too hard, what he meant by that was, when I was up working, he felt guilty, so he'd get up and do something. It got to the point that when he wanted to rest, during one of my cleaning sprees, he would call me over, and ask me to just sit with him, that didn't last long, I'd jump back up after a while. His solution at times was to put one leg on my lap, then I'd get the message. Let me clarify, I no longer have the cleanest house on the block, but I still nonstop clean. However, the computer has slowed me down somewhat. Speaking of the cleanest house, I use to have that reputation, when I was young, and raising my children.
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Why I Clean
I can't really explain why, I love to clean so much. For one thing I am restless, I can't sit still for long. Another thing, I just love to see a sparkling clean area. After cleaning an area, I love to stand back and admire my handiwork. Now, I know some of you ladies and a few men can identify with that. Cleaning is also cathartic. When I want to solve a particular tough problem, I find a tough job to do. Although the problem does not necessarily have to be tough, sometimes I just need to think deeply, and cleaning helps me do that. When I'm in a zone, cleaning zone that is, I'm so into it that I go to a different place, and if someone walks upon me, I'm totally unaware to the extent that I nearly jump out of my skin when I become aware of their presence. Yeah, it's that serious at times. Cleaning is also good for mild depression, because it takes the focus off you and directs your energies elsewhere. Say, I guess I just explained why I love to clean. Try it, you might find that you will get the same satisfaction that I do. It might not help, but it sure can't hurt.
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Thanks TamCor, you are a real hubber. I aspire to be more like you. I am going to work hard at paying closer attention to my fellow hubbers and their activities.
you are some woman, for one woman...... come on over to my place, and get that duster workin your magic....
I am finding that I like to clean to a certian extent. I would love to be able to clean well enough to work for the pickiest person. I think a person that was exceptional at it and worked for the right person could make a good living. Enjoyed your joy though.
Cleaning can be serious therapy. Especially when you are stressed out. The fresh scent of cleaning products or just looking back at your beautiful, finished product of a clean house can be so calming. You've done it again fastfreta!
Thank you ashleyr. Stop by again soon.
I also love to clean...it keeps my mind off of negative things! Great hub!
Thank you typep, glad to meet you, I was beginning to feel all alone out here, but alas you spoke up, thanks. Stop by again soon.
Wow, this is one smiling hub. Great job!
I dream of having a home with good windows, proper insulation, and a mud room...then maybe my house cleaning will stay done long enough to stand back and admire it! ;-)
Still, it's not a bad way to spend a morning...the results are so peaceful.
Thanks ButterflyWings, for stopping by, and for your comment. Please stop by again soon.
I love you,I love to clean,I just feel better after cleaning,there's nothing better than a clean home,when I come home from work I enjoy the smell of my clean home.
WOW! Are you my sister? Thanks craftalmira for your comment, please stop again soon.
Fastfreta I love to clean sometimes, not all the time. Can you come over to my house to cast that spell on me and my family. We could sure use a love to clean habit. Thanks for sharing your passion for cleaning. You have inspired me to develop that love too. This is another outstanding hub.
Thanks create a page, you're the best. Leave the light on, I'll be there. LOL! Thanks again for visiting as usual.
Oh, FF, I hate to clean. Girlfriend, you'd have a ball at my house! C'mom' over!
Well habee, I'll consider that, LOL! Thanks for stopping by. Please come again.
As I have a Zoo at home I do cleaning a lot. Thanks to my little devil ferrets I am always kept busy. Love your hub!
LizzyBoo, this sounds a lot like when I had little kids at home, so I know what you mean. Thanks again for stopping. Hope to see you again soon.
(Grinning) What are you doing this weekend? Have you ever been on a sailboat?
Sincerely, A slob, sailor....
Nicely written and enjoyable hub!!! Mikel
Cleaning, as usual, LOL! Never been on a sailboat before. Thanks Mike for stopping, see you soon.
who do you know can declutter my home ? Email me back please
Where are you located, and what is your email address?
Fastfreta, I will join you in boldly declaring that I LOVE to clean. I am a mom of three, one of whom is just three months old, and my house is almost always picked up and clean. I just can't seem to help myself. BUT I will say that I God is teaching me how to let some of it go so that I can spend time with these little ones. Any thoughts?
You're on the right track, (letting some of it go) prioritizing. That's what I had to do. Since I was a night owl, I use to do most of my cleaning at night after everyone was asleep. I also taught my children to love to clean during their early years. I made it a game and they loved it then. However, now no one remembers now, LOL!
Clean - the guarantee of health
What a delightful read. But I'm all tuckered out now just from following you and your energy around in this Hub. Although I don't mind cleaning, and at times I find it very therapeutically relaxing, I'd much prefer you to come over and take care of these things. I promise, I'll make it worth your while, because I LOVE TO COOK!
Thanks for linking to my Hub, fastfreta. I've linked from mine to yours. :)
Thank you Sally for coming over and reading my hub. And thanks for the link. I just might take you up on that, LOL! I'll see you soon.
I have to say - I kinda straighten up when I have to - but when I finally do clean and give my place a deep cleaning - it kind of changes my whole life. Talk about feeling soooo good. I can say I have a friend who loooooves to iron (ugh!) She'll iron anything!
Great hub!
Oops, TheListLady, I must be your friend, because I love to iron too. I even taught my ex-husband and children to love it also. Now, I have a son that loves to wash. I guess this cleaning and cleaning related thing is a sickness, LOL, that I passed on. Anyway thanks for visiting, please stop over again and let's swap stories about our cleaning experiences, LOL!
What an amazing lady you are, fastfreta! I would LOVE to see your house. LOL :) Well, my problem is, i love a clean house, but i don't like to be the one to clean it. :)Oh well! Thanks for sharing, fastfreta!
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Hey thanks for stopping. Cleaning is therapeutic, so when I need therapy I clean, try it sometimes, I guarantee, it works. Please stop again soon.
Cleaning addict here, too, I clean whenever I'm on the phone. Can't keep hands still and body seated, what can I say... )
Ambition398, you're a woman after my own heart, oh, don't you just love the cordless, using it facilitates cleaning anything, anywhere or anytime. I don't really like spending a lot of time on the phone, but when I have to I make good use of the time, as you do.
Great Hub! I used to be a cleaner, I was obsessive a little bit I think. Over the years I have lost the love of cleaning. You can come clean my house though if you like. I do clean just not as much as I used to. And I agree it is therapeutic.
Hey thanks Susan for stopping and taking time to read and leave a comment. Tell me where you live and I'll be there, LOL!
Clean bodies,pure morals ~ Hebrew Proverb.Being Clean is always very refreshing and soothing. Cleanness is indispensable for a Prosperous and Productive Life.You are conveying a great message---that is to keep your home,surroundings and office Clean. Great!
Thank you so much Endersham, you inspire me.
Me,too. I love to clean! Most of all, I love a clean house and don't get that nearly as often as I'd like to (2 guys, 2 dogs and me in the house! Never ending battle. LOL)
I know what you mean Sinea Pies, I was there once, where no matter what you did, it never stayed the way you wanted it for long. Thanks for stopping, see you soon.
he-he! I love clean too ) Starting from home, office room and ending up my iMac. My slogan is - 'there is no too much cleaning'. Thanks for great 'clean' post!
Thank you clean Mac, I like your motto.
im 14 and loveeeee to clea any tips?
All I can say Becks is at your age, there should be plenty to do around the house, so have at it. I'm sure your mother appreciates your attitude, so keep up the good work. I do actually have a few other articles on this site that I wrote pertaining to cleaning, so if you're game scan my list of articles,and see if there's any tips that you can apply to your particular situation. I hope to hear from you again, to see how you're doing with your, "hobby."
Fantastic. The HCIYH ladies might be crazy but they get the job done don't they? lol
They are a hoot. I'm not able to watch live television at this time, only on the computer. Are they still coming on TV? I really miss the show. Thanks 3cardmonte, for stopping and leaving a comment.
I came across this post in an attempt to find out whether there is something wrong with my love of cleaning. I am a 21 year old male who has an obsession with keeping everything absolutely clean (go figure). I can’t stand a speck of dust, a strand of hair, a blotch of gravy and pretty much anything unruly or untidy around my place. And I love surveying my good work after it's all done, shiny floors, spotless toilet, germless sink and all. I thought maybe I had OCD. But I like your explanation much, much better. It is a source of distraction, a refuge for deep thought, a solid workout, a stress-reliever and a therapy for mild depression, all at the same time. Gotta love it.
Well Ash, I'm not sure if you have OCD or not, however, you're a man after my own heart. I love to see anyone who enjoy cleaning as much as I do. All I can say is go for it, clean til your heart's content. Anyway, thanks for stopping, and taking the time to leave a comment.
I understand completely about loving to clean! It's what I do on my days off or when I should be napping before work (housekeeper/laundry worker). I'm pretty sure I can thank my dad for that! Turns out, if we didn't clean the house, it would be unnavigable because we have so much family living in our small house and my mom is always so tired from work, though she helps out when she can.
I honestly found your blog after searching for "women who actually love cleaning". I had to know there were others out there!
Happy cleaning! :)
Laura, I'm so glad you found me. I hope you noticed some of the comments, showing that we're not alone. Keep up the good work, there's nothing wrong with being clean.
TamCor Level 2 Commenter 2 years ago
Gosh, I sure wish I was more like you--I would love to love cleaning, lol...it would make life so much easier for me!
Thanks for sharing your story--it was really fascinating to read! :)