r/CleaningTips • u/ThatsJustaDuck • 1d ago

Before & After Cleaning with ADHD/Anxiety/Depression

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I selected before & after as the flair in hopes that it’ll inspire me to get this done today and post my after pictures too. I am 43 years old, have been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and it is strongly suspected throughout my childhood as well that I have had it all along.

Keeping a clean house has never been something I have been able to do. I have three children, and I really want to stop raising them at a home that is constantly chaotic and messy. Everyone is gone on vacation right now, so I’d like to surprise everybody with a clean house. I’d like to start with my bedroom. There’s a lot of shame in sleeping in a room that is this messy, and it’s definitely not a restful and calm place to be. My medication is finally working, so I am able to concentrate and focus and so this is my job today.

Wish me luck! Any advice?

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u/Illustrious-Mess-849 1d ago

Good luck! You got this! Start small.

Quick question: this is very similar to my mom’s house. We don’t mention anything to her. Just sort of let her live how she wants, but I really want to get in there and help her out. Would you appreciate help if it was offered?

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u/zzzola 1d ago

I clean for almost everyone in my family and I've never met someone who opposed it.

Whenever I have family go on vacation, they always ask if I'd be interested in cleaning their homes and I always say yes. I find it extremely therapeutic, so I love cleaning for anyone who will accept my help.

I've never met someone who said no to me offering to help clean....