10 Weird Ways to Make Cleaning Fun (Yes, It’s Possible!)

If you polled a hundred people passing by on the street and asked whether they find cleaning fun, what do you think they would say? Few people would respond with an enthusiastic, “yes!”

Cleaning your home on a regular basis offers many health benefits to you and your children if you get them to participate. Read on to learn about why you should care about cleaning as well as some advice on how to make cleaning fun.

Why Should You Care About How to Make Cleaning Fun?

A study recently conducted by one of the biggest names in household cleaning, Clorox, investigated that very question. It turns out that people who enjoy cleaning tend to be 25% happier than people who do not. Every hour spent sprucing up the house outside normal cleaning translated to a 53% increase in happiness.

Adults who clean on a regular basis reported being more relaxed with better focus, increased productivity, and more restful sleep. The study also revealed that 50% of parents who encouraged their children to clean saw their behavior improve.

Kids who help their parents with household chores are 60% more likely to help their community as adults. The same study showed a 64% increase in empathy among kids who develop cleaning habits from a young age as well. These examples reveal only a few of the many benefits related to regular cleaning and why you should try to make cleaning more fun.

Top Ten Weird Ways to Make Cleaning Fun

Learn how to clean a room faster and have more fun doing it with the ten helpful tips below.

1. Put on Your Favorite Music Playlist

One weird, but simple way to make cleaning fun is just to put on some music. Listening to music elevates your mood and makes it easier to get your body moving. It also gives your brain something to do while you clean the house.

Create a playlist of house cleaning music with your favorite songs. It does not matter your musical preferences, any music that makes you move will make cleaning more enjoyable.

Not into music? Try listening to your favorite podcasts or radio shows online.

2. Turn Cleaning into a Workout

Busy people trying to decide between staying in shape and maintaining their home should know that cleaning burns calories. Putting a little extra pep in your step as you perform these tasks can turn cleaning into an actual workout. Depending on the activity, you can burn up to 50 calories in just 15 minutes.

3. Come Up with House Cleaning Games

Turn cleaning into a game by getting your family, friends, or roommates involved. Check out three fun cleaning games for kids specifically below.

4. Set a Timer and Race the Clock

When cleaning alone, you can set a timer and make a game of trying to accomplish tasks before the timer runs out. Not only will it make chores seem more fun, but it will also help you clean faster.

5. Chat with a Friend on the Phone

Using a hands-free device to talk on the phone with a friend while you clean can make it seem less painful. Chat with your friends down the street or make time to catch up with long-distance friends. You could even set a date so you both can clean and chat at the same time.

6. Watch Television or Stream Your Favorite Show

If chatting on the phone isn’t an option, watching or streaming your favorite television show works well to distract you while cleaning. This weird tip works best when you stay in one spot while cleaning like when folding laundry or doing the dishes.

7. Give Yourself a Reward

Assign a reward to every task you do or the ones you truly dread doing. Get the dishes cleaned before bed? Have an extra scoop of ice cream with dessert. Doing your monthly deep clean? Treat yourself to a manicure afterward.

8. Invest in Better Cleaning Supplies

Trying to clean the house with ineffective cleaning products can seriously demotivate anyone. Invest in some better supplies to make cleaning easier. A powerful vacuum, a foolproof mop, and sturdy microfiber cloths can all make a big difference in your cleaning routine.

Spending a little extra money to minimize your struggle while cleaning will encourage you to do it more often. No time or money to invest in specialty cleaning equipment like a pressure washing machine? Do some research and learn more about what companies may offer cleaning services in your area.

9. Get the Kids Cleaning Too

The imagination and creativity of children can make even the most mundane task seem entertaining. Ask your kids for ideas on how to make cleaning easier or more interactive. Have them help you design a game or offer to listen to them talk about their favorite subject while you clean together.

10. Design a Cleaning Bin

One great way to get younger kids involved is to have them design a unique cleaning bin. Buy a cheap tote bin and decorate it with your children. Show them how to use the bin to go room to room and pick up items that do not belong there. Then use the tote to deliver the items to their correct location. The bin can double as a toy after you get done.

Bonus: Three Weird and Fun House Cleaning Games for Kids

If you want to get your kids involved in household chores, try to make a game out of cleaning. Check out these weird and fun house cleaning games for kids to help your little ones start forming good habits as soon as possible.

Guessing Game

Gather your children and have them pick (or assign them) a chore to do all by themselves. Then have them guess how long they think it will take to do the task. Time them while they do the task to see if they’re right. Not only does this make cleaning more fun, but it also helps kids learn how to estimate how long similar tasks will take in the future.

Timed Competition

Challenge your children to see who can clean their bedrooms the fastest. Turning cleaning into a competition makes it fun and exciting. Come up with a great prize to encourage them. It can be a physical prize (an extra dessert) or the ability to make a family decision (what to order for dinner or what movie to watch together).

Color Coordinated

For very small children or toddlers, you can use cleaning to reinforce other important skills. Name a color and ask them to pick up and put away only items of that color. Once they finish, you can select a new color and repeat. Do the same with numbers of items or shapes.

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