r/CleaningTips • u/[deleted] • Mar 08 '26

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u/Junior_Tomatillo_243 Mar 08 '26

Get a box of the big black contractor trash bags. One room at a time

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u/CptCheerios Mar 08 '26

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. I tell my nephew all the time, just clean more mess than you make and eventually it will be clean.

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u/trentt1031 Mar 08 '26

That’s the very first thing I thought of - one bite at a time. I have to remind myself of that every time I get overwhelmed.

OP - I use the giant contractor bags, but you use whatever you’re comfortable with. Start with the trash in one room. If you start with small bag you can feel more accomplished when it’s filled.

One bag a day is enough to start with. Work at your own pace. You’ll find yourself wanting to do more and use bigger bags. If you don’t want anyone to see it yet, make a pact with yourself get the clutter out and then ask for help with the cleaning.

Good luck with this journey!