I’ll admit it: I don’t love cleaning. But I’ve found a few tricks that make it less of a drag. Keeping a basket in each room for quick pickups, using vinegar and baking soda for almost everything, and setting a timer for just 15 minutes helps me get started.

Music makes a huge difference too. If I put on a playlist I love, suddenly the time goes by faster and it feels less like work. I’m not striving for spotless perfection—just for a space that feels comfortable to live in.

The little hacks keep me from putting it off forever.