We have just became empty nesters and I am finding the house is now so clean and no clothes hanging around and less laundry which is a big plus

As my daughter gets older she is taking on some of the housework which is great.

No it doesn’t stress me any more. I know I clean regularly and am quite organised, however with 4 kids the house gets quickly dirty. I’ll clean again but I also can postpone it with a day or till whenever I can make the time and find the joy. It’s important but not the most important, I’ve learnt to prioritize

I am always amazed that I can see dirt and grime and rubbish yet hubby sees nothing! I admit I have loosened up a bit since the kids moved out, but I’m still a stressed and hubby just doesn’t give a s@$t! Frustrating

The older I get the less I worry about everything, including housework. I still keep a clean house but I don’t fret about falling behind. There’s always time for housework.

Me too! It drives me crazy! But there are times I run round and round and seem to get nowhere. My hubby’s the same, he doesn’t notice or dare. But I do

I do my best to keep a clean house and by most people’s standards it is clean. I know I could dust and vacuum more often, but life is too short. Housework is never-ending.

I am like you. Before my kids my house could be compared with a hospital, everything very clean, kind of sterilised. Today with 2 kids, sometimes I go crazy because it is impossible to keep the house clean and tidy. I clean my house all spare time I have and sometimes I feel guilty thinking that I should use those minutes to play with my kids as they grow so quickly.

maybe you have OCD? As you get older this kind of thing matters less. A neat house is still a good thing for me, but I am not as crazy about it as I was in early 20’s. Live and let live. Who says your way is the right way? He deserves to live comfortably too. Good luck!

With 4 kids, my house is rarely tidy, it seems as soon as clean it is messy again. But its not dirty so I think there is a difference.

I guess it depends on whether your house is actually dirty or if it’s just messy. There is a difference.

But I know what you mean. If my house is messy, I almost feel itchy as though it’s upsetting me. And I am certainly no clean freak. But I feel that if the house is neat and tidy, then you can relax and enjoy your time at home.

I’m the same, I just love a nice clean, tidy and sweet smelling house.

I feel the same as you at times and I hate it. Cleaning the house is a job that never ends because as soon as you clean an area someone else will mess it up again and walk away. I have family that visit and tell me my house is clean but I can always see areas that aren’t. I set a certain amount of cleaning jobs to do per day and it seems to be working because once I’ve done them I if someone messes it up, I make sure they clean it again before they go anywhere.

Sorry to hear that it is causing you stress; maybe try and time limit the cleaning.

yep and we are all a little ocd. males either don’t see it or don’t want to hear about it lol

I’m the same as you, can’t stand it and my family tell me to calm down, it’s not dirty or messy but that’s not what I see.

I do this all the time and sometimes I just have to close my eyes and ignore it – hard I know but what’s better spending all day cleaning or ignoring it and relaxing or spending time with the family.

I agree, cleaning up after a family is never ending, but at some stage you have to give in, you will never win. Maybe give yourself a schedule so you know when you cleaned something so you might just see a bit of dust wont harm anyone.

That’s a good idea. Giving the kids more responsibilities. This will help them to be more responsible as well

We tend to see more as the cleaners ,I too at times get cranky but I think I know I have cleaned , and move onto something else like out to the garden ,with 4 kids and hubby it is a never ending job , I have been giving the kids more responsibility and their rooms are their responsibility to keep clean and if you drop it out of your zone and don’t pick it up off to the bin it goes lol they make sure they pick their things up