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January 26, 2019

I HATE CLEANING MY ROOM!!!!

What’s Up Brandon,

I always get in BIG trouble if I don’t clean my room, but I HATE cleaning! It’s THE WORST!! How do you make cleaning fun and easy to do?

Massive Mess Stress

Hi Massive Mess Stress,

Oooh boy. If I knew how to make cleaning fun and easy, I’d be rich! Imagine what people would pay for that secret. Housekeepers would have the most fun job in the world and parents wouldn’t have to beg their kids to clean. Kids would think chores were AWESOME.

Seriously, though. This is a problem we can all relate to. Well, except for the few among us who genuinely enjoy cleaning. But they are definitely the exception. AND they never let their rooms get messy enough that cleaning it up is a real pain.

(Hang on, they might be on to something there…)

But most of us don’t mind some mess, and it’s a constant battle with parents who do. I think some parents are worried about hygiene (I mean, it’s probably not great to have moldy things growing under your bed). I think some parents just think everything looks nicer when it’s neat. And, I think some believe you’ll have an easier time staying on top of your schoolwork if your surroundings are organized.

Regardless of your parents’ reasons, you’re getting in trouble for your messy room. So, we have to come up with some solutions on getting it clean and keeping it that way.

I mean, look—when we’re in preschool, the teachers sing the clean-up song and we’re supposed to believe that makes it fun. Nothing is going to make cleaning more fun than talking to our friends, watching TV, playing on our phones or…almost anything. But you can make the best of it. So here are some ideas:

  1. MUSIC: Listen to really fun, upbeat music while you clean.
  2. PRIORITIZE: Start with making your bed, and cleaning things off the floor. There’s more to cleaning your room than just that, but doing those two things will make a HUGE difference in how the room looks. You’ll feel like you’ve accomplished something AND your parents will see that you’re making progress.
  3. COMPETE: If you’ve got siblings who also need to clean, you could have a competition to see who can finish first. Your mom or dad might also be willing to compete with you. Can you clean your room before your dad is done washing the car? Or if you’re cleaning on your own, you can try to beat the clock. Can you get all the clothes put away in under five minutes? Can you clean off your desk in under ten?
  4. REWARD YOURSELF: Promise yourself a reward for when you’ve finished cleaning. For example, you get to binge watch hilarious YouTube videos or pig out on brownies. You could even get your parents involved and have them treat you to something nice, like some pizza or a trip to the mall. Hey, I’m pretty sure they’ll agree as long as it motivates you to FINALLY clean your room!

Once your room is clean, try to KEEP it that way. You could ask your parents for help with this. Have a plan in place and know where everything goes. That way, it’s less likely to end up on the floor or piled up in your closet.

I hope that helps. Cleaning is one of those things you just have to do sometimes. But maybe with these tips, it won’t be so bad. 🙂

How do you guys make cleaning fun? Any tips for KEEPING a room neat, tidy and well-organized? Share your thoughts below!

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  1. dork diaries fangirl says

    February 10, 2019 at 6:46 am

    Oh my gosh same. my room is super small(i’m still grateful though) and I share it with my grandma, and whenever it gets a bit messy i am in super stinky trouble. So this really helped me.
    Thanks Brandon.

  2. Dork niki says

    February 10, 2019 at 4:35 am

    I I’m with you Brandon i love music and I hate cleaning

  3. MessyDork4693 says

    February 9, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    This happens to me to, and I just give myself a reward, or ask my sister for help and she find a way to make it fun!

  4. DorkDiaryLover says

    February 8, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    Don’t mind them, your fine just the way you are.

  5. dorkdiareslover says

    February 8, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    i like organizing, and i am always organized, like nikki said, i keep it clean enough so when i clean my room it is not a pain. but, i hate doing actual cores

  6. Dork1234 says

    February 7, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    Listening to music always helps me clean my room.

  7. Puppy dork says

    February 6, 2019 at 7:33 pm

    It’s a win win

  8. funtimefrexbit says

    February 6, 2019 at 11:20 am

    I know how you feel I don’t like cleaning either

  9. collin says

    February 6, 2019 at 10:30 am

    i know what i do………..is hide it under your bed 🙂

  10. Larry Buttlenose says

    February 5, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    :0 Need to clean
    🙁 Cleaning
    🙂 Cleaned

  11. HermioneTheOneAndOnly says

    February 4, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    My room used to look like a bomb went off in it, but now i just have these cute storage bins, and i have a HUUUUUUGE bookshelf and i gave away some of my old clothes and put some of my stuffies into storage, and now my room looks great (most of the time)

  12. Glitter sparkle says

    February 4, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    Hi peps
    I get to the point in my room when I have lost something so I decide to clean it to help me get motivated of cleaning and I eventually find what’s missing

  13. LeastOfYourWorries says

    February 3, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    I use my imagination, and pretend that I’m digging through bushes for a jewel, but I have to clean! I hate cleaning my room too, but I have to.

  14. Ninja says

    February 2, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    if ur reading a book when u finish cleaning something reward ur self by reading 1 page of that book

    • HermioneTheOneAndOnly says

      February 4, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      OMG no i would probably read the entire book and a couple others too and then get yelled at by my mom

  15. Dorkiest_Dork says

    February 2, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    I listen to music, and my parents reward me by letting me go to my friend’s house, or somewhere special with them. If I don’t clean my room, I don’t go to my friend’s house. And I keep my room clean by making sure that I put whatever I’m using back in the right spot before I grab something else.

  16. Sam says

    February 2, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    I hate cleaning my room it takes so long and I have to check it before I do anything but atless I get to find stuff I’ve been looking for

  17. Dorkals says

    February 2, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    I know I listen to music when I do my bed

  18. masivemess says

    February 2, 2019 at 2:29 am

    i listen to music and then i eat a sandwich then i say IF I DO NOT CLEAN MY ROOM I WILL NOT EAT THIS SANDWICH which really help

  19. Tip master says

    February 1, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    I listen to music when I clean my room but I also dance

  20. big pig says

    February 1, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    Awesome. I’m a big pig who can’t EVER clean anything up.

  21. CCP_DORK says

    February 1, 2019 at 2:55 am

    Make it a game! that helps me…!

  22. Dorky like Chloe says

    January 31, 2019 at 11:17 pm

    yeah, my dad is origanized, but my mom is kinda messy. like, my floor is clean, but my desk is messy. like, SUPER messy! here is my tip: break it into smaller parts. like, one part could be your desk, another could be your closet. does that make sense?

    hope this works!

    ~Dory like Chloe~ 🙂

  23. We are the dork fam says

    January 31, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    I hear ya, dude. CLEANING IS THE WORST! My dad always says I should clean my desk, but that place is a PIGSTY, so I always pass. But I doubt yours is as bad as mine.

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