{"id":2154,"date":"2025-03-21T16:10:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T16:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/?p=2154"},"modified":"2025-03-21T17:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T17:09:40","slug":"little-cleaning-motivation-hacks-i-use-as-a-mom-with-adhd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/little-cleaning-motivation-hacks-i-use-as-a-mom-with-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"These 4 Cleaning Motivation Tricks are ADHD Mom-Approved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cleaning when you\u2019re a mom is already a whole thing<\/em>, but when you\u2019re a mom with ADHD? It\u2019s like leveling up to boss mode on a game you didn\u2019t even want to play. The distractions, the overwhelm, and that relentless chorus of \u201cMom, Mom, Mom!\u201d in the background can seriously derail any hope of wrangling the chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other day, I stumbled across a thread that said, \u201cOnce a woman cleans her house and lights her candles, don\u2019t touch anything!\u201d<\/em> Honestly, I had to laugh because…same. I mean, there\u2019s just something about lighting that candle as the final step of cleaning that feels like claiming victory over my day. But it also got me thinking about all the little sneaky tricks and rewards I weave into my cleaning routine just to keep myself motivated enough to start (and finish!) the job. Spoiler alert: those little hacks are probably the only thing standing between me and a house that looks like a tornado set up camp.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Today, I want to share some of my favorite cleaning motivation hacks that make tidying up\u00a0just a little bit easier<\/em>\u00a0when your brain is constantly bouncing between 47 tabs (and one of them is always some random hyperfixation). Whether you need little rewards, micro-goals, or just something to trick your brain into getting started, I\u2019ve got you covered!\u00a0Let’s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1. Making my own cleaning supplies.<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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There\u2019s something so satisfying about making my own cleaning supplies\u2014it\u2019s like adding a little extra sparkle to my routine! One of my absolute favorites is my DIY non-toxic fabric spray, and trust me, it\u2019s a total game-changer. (Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ve got a video below to show you exactly how to make it!) Every morning, as part of my morning cleaning routine (you can find my post on my AM cleaning routine here)<\/a>, I take a moment to air out the beds. And here\u2019s the best part: once that\u2019s done, I spritz my homemade fabric spray over the sheets. It\u2019s a little moment that makes the whole process feel less like a chore and more like a treat. Honestly, I look forward to that small, satisfying step every time. It\u2019s those little joys that keep me motivated to tackle the rest of the routine! (Psssst! You can get my entire printable of non-toxic cleaning recipes here!)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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