Let’s face it, not everyone enjoys cleaning. Some people find it therapeutic, but for the rest of us, chores can be a real drag. Whether it’s the endless pile of washing or the dreaded oven clean, certain household tasks seem universally disliked. But there’s good news: most of these chores can be made easier with a few smart tips, a bit of consistency, and sometimes, a little professional help!

Here are the five most hated chores, and what you can do to make them a little less painful!

1. Cleaning the Oven

Top of the list for many is the dreaded oven clean. Grease build-up, burnt-on food, and that harsh chemical smell? No thank you. It’s one of those jobs that’s easy to ignore... until it’s not.

Make it Easier:

• Line the bottom of your oven with a reusable oven liner to catch spills.
  
• Wipe down the inside every couple of weeks with baking soda and vinegar before grime builds up.
  
• For deep cleans, consider natural paste cleaners or a professional oven cleaning service, it’s well worth it for the results.
  

Pro tip: Schedule a deep oven clean every six months. Regular light cleaning in between makes the job much less of a nightmare.

2. Ironing (Everything!)

Ironing is the ultimate time thief. You start with good intentions, but two shirts in and you’re questioning your life choices. Between awkward shirt sleeves and stubborn creases, it’s no wonder people loathe it.

Make it Easier:

• Hang clothes up straight from the washing machine to reduce wrinkles.
  
• Invest in a good quality steam iron (or better yet, a steamer).
  
• Iron in batches while watching TV or listening to a podcast to make the time fly.
  

Or, here’s a thought: skip it. Choose wrinkle-resistant fabrics, and fold smartly. Not everything needs to be ironed… your secret’s safe with us!

3. Scrubbing the Bathroom

There’s something uniquely unpleasant about cleaning the bathroom. Limescale, soap scum, toilet bowls… It's hardly anyone’s idea of fun. Yet it’s one of the most important areas to keep clean for hygiene.

Make it Easier:

• Spray shower walls and screens with a daily rinse-free cleaner to prevent build-up.
  
• Keep microfibre cloths under the sink for quick wipe-downs after use.
  
• Tackle limescale with white vinegar and a sponge, simple, cheap and effective.
  

Doing small maintenance cleans more often saves you from facing a full-on bathroom blitz later. Plus, everything smells fresher!

4. Dusting

Dust seems to come from nowhere and ends up everywhere! Whether it’s on skirting boards, blinds, or the top of the telly, it’s a never-ending cycle.

Make it Easier:

• Use a microfibre cloth or electrostatic duster to trap particles instead of spreading them.
  
• Dust from top to bottom to avoid re-doing spots.
  
• Keep surfaces clutter-free so you’re not constantly moving things around.
  

And don’t forget the forgotten spots, behind the sofa, under furniture, and ceiling corners love collecting dust!

5. Putting Away the Washing

Not the washing itself, the putting away. It’s the final step that so many of us procrastinate on. Clean clothes linger in laundry baskets or draped over chairs for far too long.

Make it Easier:

• Sort clothes as you fold them (by room, person or drawer).
  
• Use baskets for each family member, everyone can put away their own!
  
• Only do full loads when you know you’ll have time to finish the job from start to end.
  

Better still, build the habit of putting it away as soon as it's dry. That satisfaction? Totally worth it.

Need a Hand?

Let’s be honest, no one wants to spend their weekend scrubbing toilets or deep cleaning the oven. That’s where we come in. At Time For You Cleaning, we take the stress out of housework so you can get your time back. Whether it’s weekly domestic cleaning, bi-weekly deep cleans or help with specific tasks, we’ve got trusted cleaners ready to help across the UK!

Get in touch today and see how much easier life can be when someone else tackles those chores for you.