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25 strangely satisfying cleaning and DIY jobs

Home chores but make it fun
Power washing
Removing pet hair
Mowing the lawn
Cleaning the toilet
Removing painter's tape
Deep-cleaning the sofa
Creating a cleaning calendar
Closet purging
Colour coding your wardrobe
Removing wallpaper
Polishing silver
Pulling weeds
Reorganising cupboards
Applying silicone
Removing hard water buildup
Organising the fridge
Cleaning windows
Dusting unusual places
Aerating your grass
Organising drawers
Cleaning the dryer filter
Raking dead leaves
Scrubbing the dishwasher
Vacuuming carpets
Cleaning the oven
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Home chores but make it fun

For most of us, cleaning the house is a necessary evil that we try to put off for as long as possible. However, every now and then there’s a chore that’s oddly enjoyable, whether as a means of working out pent-up frustration or as a soothing exercise in productive relaxation, plus of course the sparkling end results.

For inspiration on household jobs that won’t make you want to hit ‘snooze’, check out these 25 strangely satisfying domestic duties.  

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Alexandra Upton

26 September 2024

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