Take Some of the Drudgery Out of Cleaning

Be sure to have the cleaning equipment and products you need (don’t forget a feather duster) to make your work more efficient. The results of your work will be better and you’ll get done faster.

If it bothers you when others are sitting around while you clean, figure out a way to get the non-helpers out of the house during the hours you clean.

Make sure you’re well rested before you clean. You might want to perk yourself up with a cup of coffee, or some other caffeinated beverage before you set to work.
Turn on your favorite radio station or put on your favorite music while you clean and turn it up!

For the mindless jobs, try using the time to fantasize about something nice during the task, like what you would do if you won a million dollars, or work on solving a personal issue. Cleaning can be great therapy for sorting out your thoughts as well as your home.
Allow yourself a special treat after your job is done, e.g. dinner out, a good video or movie, cheesecake, or whatever else you find rewarding after a hard few hours of housecleaning and organizing.