Life can get overwhelming, leaving little time or energy to tackle the physical clutter and mess in our homes. These Redditors have been there too, but they pushed through, rolled up their sleeves, and brought order back to their spaces. Whether it was a quick vacuum or a few hours of deep cleaning, these determined individuals managed to reclaim their homes—and their peace of mind. Scroll down to see their impressive transformations and let their cleaning triumphs inspire you to take on your own mess!
1. “I’m tired of letting depression control my life, so here’s to taking it back one step at a time.”
2. “I finally cleaned my kitchen. This is after months of neglect and battling depression. I feel so accomplished and really hope that I can maintain a clean space.”
3. “Always looks so much bigger when it’s clean!”
4. “My bathroom has been disgusting for a while, I got sick of it yesterday and spent 4 hours cleaning.”
5. “A girl said she’d come over, so I just did a quick vacuum.”
6. “I cleaned my living room.”
7. “Kitchen Clean.”
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8. “Spring Cleaning.”
9. “I can finally breathe again!”
10. “Gave my depression dungeon a makeover.”
11. “I finished my last final exam on Tuesday, slept for what felt like 3 days straight and decided to clean my study mess today.”
12. “After being this dirty for over a year, I finally cleaned my living room in January, and I’ve kept up with it so far.”
13. “Finally cleaned our playroom/ schoolroom that I neglected all summer.”
14. “I cleaned my boyfriend’s depression nest when he was working overtime one weekend.”
15. “Turns out living alone is more difficult than I thought, but I am finally catching up with the mess.”
16. “Flipped the switch and cleaned my mom’s bedroom!”
17. “Shoutout to my mom for helping me.”
We hope these pictures have inspired you to take action and tackle any messy areas in your home. To make the process easier, here are some additional tips and tricks to help you maintain a cleaner and more organized space.
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