https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:37:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682235 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:48:46 +0000 blackbird 682235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I start in one of the smaller rooms. Bedroom or bathroom...i always save the family room/kitchen for last because it's the most overwhelming. But then i also feel like "the rest of the house is clean, though...so i HAVE to do this one...." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682217 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:43:29 +0000 LuLu Mom 682217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always start in the living room, easiest to pick up and the focal point of our house, once that looks clean I am modivated to tackle the kitchen..which is my least favorite one to pick up but the most important! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682148 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:19:20 +0000 MrsCastro 682148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Start with one room at a time. Or in my case one floor at a time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682141 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:14:13 +0000 Cole 682141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make the needs first (even though I don't normally bother, it just feels like a big clean shot when it's fine) then I gather laundry and toss in a load. Next is collect any stray dishes Anne unload/load the dishwasher (um, I don't bother to rinse or anything if I am swamped, I just use the strongest setting.) Then kitchen counters and floor. Laundry switched when ready and dishwasher again. If I am having a hard time getting going I set a timer for 15 minutes and then take a 10 minute break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682138 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:12:23 +0000 shopaholic 682138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Vacuuming makes everything better to begin with for me! Then, make the beds, kitchen, clean all table/surfaces and mirrors, take out the trash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682133 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:09:41 +0000 HLK208 682133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make the beds, then dishes and cleansing counter tops. Next up, I work on one project a day. Like, shredding old bills, filing papers, washing the sheets, etc. I also try to do one load of laundry a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682132 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:09:26 +0000 looch 682132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shut the door, that's how I deal.</p> <p>No seriously...I make a long list and cross things off, it makes me feel like I accomplished something even though I might not be able to see progress in the room itself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682128 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:08:20 +0000 Chillybear 682128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I start in the room with the least mess, finish and shut the door, move to the next, shut the door and I always work top down- Dust, surfaces, floor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682123 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:06:24 +0000 runsyellowlites 682123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first thing I do is fix the beds &amp; then hit the dishes/kitchen. I know those are two totally different rooms but they always make me see an immediate difference so its encouraging to continue! Then I hit the living room, and then our bedroom &amp; can use the bed for stray things like @sloaneandpuffy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682118 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:05:00 +0000 Smurfette 682118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Start with one room and then work towards them all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682116 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:04:01 +0000 avivoca 682116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely what @sloaneandpuffy said. For me, that room is usually the kitchen or the bedroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682113 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:02:53 +0000 mamimami 682113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>pick one room. put every stray thing on the bed (or sofa, or whatever) and go from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-start#post-682111 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:02:15 +0000 singingbee 682111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Let's say your home is a wreck. Like, things everywhere. Where do you start? How do you not get overwhelmed?</p> <p>ETA: of course, this is totally hypothetical. Er, not really! Help me out ladies! </p>