r/ICleanedMyRoom • u/gardenreads • May 01 '23
I finally got motivated
I still have things to do but I got most of it. I'm so proud of myself. My bedroom is the one thing its hard for me to clean. I can clean a kitchen just fine but my room just is my downfall.
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u/gardenreads May 01 '23
I started a new step to this room. I decided to paint. There will be after pictures to that aswell :))
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u/Kumquat_conniption Jun 06 '23
Update?
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u/gardenreads Jun 07 '23
I will hopefully soon I need to tidy up a bit and go over some stuff and hopefully it will be done 🙏🙏 im sorry for the wait guys I broke my phone and kinda forgot about reddit altogether
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u/Kumquat_conniption Jun 07 '23
Haha no worries!! I was just curious. You did a lot of work!! Nice job! I hope you follow through on the paint- you deserve lovely surroundings!! Makes you feel more at peace! 💚
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u/gentleman339 May 01 '23
a little bit of sun would make it look much better
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u/gardenreads May 02 '23
As of where I live rn on May 2nd it is rainy and gloomy and tomorrow its supposed to snow 😪😪😪 but definitely in the summer there will be a bunch of natural light and fresh air :))
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u/deltarefund May 01 '23
If you want to try to remove some carpet stains, you can spray with some water or a very gentle cleaning solution (water + a tiny drop of dawn dish soap). Then put a towel over it and then an iron - it’ll steam some out and get sucked up into the towel.
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u/gardenreads May 02 '23
Is there a way i could do this without an iron. I do not own one :(
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May 03 '23
r/cleaningtips is where I get all my cleaning advice from. If you post your pics and the problems they'll probably have ideas for you
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u/deltarefund May 02 '23
A steam cleaner 🤷♀️ See if you can borrow an iron or check thrift stores for one. You can maybe even grab a cheap one from Walmart.
Just make sure you use a cotton towel (white or light color is best) and don’t hold the iron on too long or you may melt the carpet.
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u/TotoroBearCat May 02 '23
YEESSSSSS good job 👏
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u/gardenreads May 02 '23
Hopefully by the end of May my whole room will be how I would like it so I can post a before and after of that. That was just the first step for a giant leap.
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u/TotoroBearCat May 02 '23
I’d argue this is a giant leap too!! I’m excited to see it 😊😊 this shit is hard and I am so happy for you. I know it must feel like such a relief; it is for me when I can muster up the courage to clean a depression (in my case that’s what causes it) mess.
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u/unimportantop May 02 '23
I didn't assume they were random schizo drawings, lol. Could be from lack of control doing art, leftover from renovations, small children, was there before she moved in. Who knows, you can't just assume it's drawn from a psychotic episode or something.
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u/Cafein8edNecromancer May 01 '23
This is a very insensitive comment. Of COURSE it isn't normal. This sub is for people who struggle with mental illness, executive dysfunction, and other things that make getting motivated to clean up VERY HARD! It's not perfect, there are still things that can and need to be done, but it's PROGRESS. When someone with a journey of 100 steps takes 5 despite having a thousand pounds boulder chained to their back, it isn't helpful to criticize them for not making it to step 100 or 50. 5 steps for someone who struggled to even take ONE should be celebrated
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u/magn0la May 02 '23
I checked the description, what you are indicating is no where to be found in the rules. I get your point though. But these pictures are extreme and I can't pretend that it's normal content for this sub or that OP could see themselves as 'finished'. Still a long way to go.
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May 03 '23
Even if you think the person needs "psychological help", this is so not the way to write something that would encourage the person to get said help. For the future, if you think it might sound insensitive it's probably not something to say to someone you think is struggling with mental illness.
If you want to make sure you're writing something that would truly help a person recognize they might be struggling with a mental illness (which frankly they probably already know) and seek help, there are some ways to phrase it best. Make sure that there is empathy and compassion clear in every sentence of your comment, and show it to someone else to make sure they think it's good before you post it. Show your empathy in the comment, because it's sure not visible right now and that's why it comes across quite badly and is likely to be ineffective.
As for you, OP, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all this. Tackling a mess isn't easy. Tackling a mess that has built up and is causing stress is incredibly difficult and you're doing a fabulous job. I know that at least for me the state of my environment mess-wise is a true reflection of my mental health. The messier it is, the worse I'm doing. It seems like you might be at a turning point where you're making some gains which is awesome! I hate how the idea of struggling and getting counseling is just so stigmatized but wow, it has been life changing for me and might be worth a shot for you, too. I've had plenty of meh counselors but eventually I found some absolutely AMAZING counselors and I've been able to make loads of breakthroughs. My desk is actually clean(ish) right now as proof!
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u/nenenene May 01 '23
Awesome work! Any chance of getting a vacuum through there before life/chaos strikes again? I love the million blankets you’ve got going on on your bed, super cozy.