The 5 Types of Cleaning

(And Why Your Social Life Depends on Knowing the Difference!)

Welcome back to the JJs Declutter Podcast with your fairy godmothers of freshness, Julie and Janis! 🧚‍♀️✨

Think cleaning is just one boring category? Think again! We're breaking down the 5 types of cleaning that can save your time, sanity, and possibly your social life. From routine "keep the wolves at bay" cleaning to emergency "company's coming in 10 minutes" panic mode, we've got you covered with puns, practical tips, and our signature JJ motivation.

What You'll Learn:

🏠 The 5 Types of Cleaning:

1. Routine Cleaning - The everyday "CSI crumb scene investigation" basics
2. Deep Cleaning - The spa day for your home (grout scrubbing glory!)
3. Specialized Cleaning - When your cleaner needs a chemistry degree
4. Green Cleaning - Being kind to Mother Earth and your sniffer
5. Emergency Cleaning - Sound the alarm! Company's coming!

💡 Pro Tips Covered:

• The #DeclutteringDozen timer method (because who doesn't love a cleaning game show?) You could also call it #Tidy12
• The golden rule: Clean top to bottom (gravity never takes a holiday!)
• The 80/20 rule for maximum impact with minimal effort
• Emergency stash and dash strategy with DOOM boxes
• Why you should threaten dust bunnies with a wooden spoon

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• You don't need a hazmat suit for routine cleaning, just a system
• Green cleaning = lemonade stand meets chemistry experiment
• 80% of your home's clean look comes from 20% of your effort
• A little clean goes a long way - progress over perfection!

"You're not trying to win a white glove inspection. You're trying to make your home feel livable and lovable."

Resources Mentioned:

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abcdeclutterwithjj
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcdeclutterwithjj/
🖥️ Website: https://www.abcdeclutter.com/
🎙️ Podcast Website: https://www.thejjsdeclutterpodcast.com/
🖥️Email: hello@abcdeclutter.com

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Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!

Episode 41: Henny Penny & Sky High Clutter

Episode Description
Join Julie and Janis as they transform the classic tale of Henny Penny into a hilarious decluttering adventure! When panic meets piles and storage becomes dangerous, our feathered friends learn that the sky isn't falling—it's just buried under years of accumulated stuff. From expired coupons to the dreaded "Ottoman of Doom," discover how to turn chaos into calm with practical tips and plenty of laughs.

Key Takeaways & Decluttering Tips

🐓 Tip #1: Panic is Not a Plan
If your clutter makes you gasp or duck, it's time to reevaluate your storage. Don't let your pantry become more dangerous than your neighbor's trampoline!

🐓 Tip #2: Group Think Clutter is Real
Clutter panic spreads like glitter at a preschool party. Don't let one person's mess anxiety infect your whole household.

🐓 Tip #3: Pretty Containers Don't Fix Chaos
Function before fashion! Stylish storage ottomans that hide chaos are just expensive Band-Aids on a bigger problem.

🐓 Tip #4: When Everything Feels Urgent, Pause
Choose one zone, set one timer, grab one snack, then GO! Small focused actions beat overwhelming everything-at-once approaches.

🐓 Tip #5: Celebrate Your Wins
Track what you've donated, tossed, or rehomed. Share your victories with your community—we're here to cheer you on!

🐓 Tip #6: Downsize Seasonal Drama
Sentimental seasonal stuff isn't bad, but if you're storing stress along with it, it's time to declutter. One centerpiece-worthy item beats five backup cornucopias!

Episode Highlights
The Great Pantry Avalanche: When expired soup cans attack!

• Cocky Locky's Junk Drawer Disaster: Home to birthday candles, twist ties, and fossilized gummy bears
• Ducky Lucky's Plastic Purgatory: The eternal search for matching container lids
• Foxy Loxy's Ottoman of Doom: Stylish on the outside, chaos on the inside
• Turkey Lurkey's Thanksgiving Takeover: When seasonal decor becomes a storage nightmare
• The Birth of the Feathered Flock of Fresh Starts: Community accountability at its finest!

Resources Mentioned

• ABC Declutter with JJ Community on Facebook: Join our supportive decluttering community 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity
• Cluck and Clear Journal: Celebrate your decluttered corners and released guilt objects
• Weekly Clean Coop Chats: Share your small wins with fellow declutterers

Connect With Us

Ready to join your own Feathered Flock of Fresh Starts? Connect with the JJs Declutter community and share your decluttering victories!

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abcdeclutterwithjj

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcdeclutterwithjj/

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity

🖥️ Website: https://www.abcdeclutter.com/

🎙️ Podcast Website: https://www.thejjsdeclutterpodcast.com/

🖥️Email: hello@abcdeclutter.com

#ClutterSolutions #HomeOrganization

Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!

Episode Summary

Julie and Janis dive back into "Magazine Moments" territory. This episode they're breaking down weekend cleaning habits that won't make you want to hide under your (hopefully weekly-washed) sheets!

The JJs tackle two articles about Saturday and Sunday cleaning routines, sharing their own hilarious cleaning confessions along the way. Spoiler alert: Janis's Chromecast remote will never be white again, and Julie admits she's terrible at taking her shoes off at the door.

Key Topics & Timestamps

Saturday Cleaning List (00:48 - 10:02)

Source: Southern Living - "6 Things You Should Clean Every Saturday"

1. Weekly Bedding Changes (01:39 - 03:00)
   • Plot twist: Skin mites are having parties while you sleep
   • "They come, and they have fun, and they create" —Janis
2. Frequently Touched Surfaces (03:14 - 04:13)
   • RIP Janis's Chromecast remote buttons (they're no longer white and never will be again)
   • Don't forget BOTH sides of doorknobs!
3. Trash Can Deep Clean (04:22 - 05:30)
   • Julie's take: "Do I clean my trash cans weekly? No. [Laughing] Empty them weekly. But do I clean them weekly? Probably not."
4. Bathroom Blitz (05:53 - 07:27)
   • Enter the legendary Swish and Swipe method!
   • Julie's pro tip: A couple minutes of daily maintenance beats hours of deep cleaning
5. Kitchen Basics (07:47 - 09:21)
   • The dreaded teenager microwave situation at Julie's daughter's house
   • "They just put it in. They cook it, they grab it and go."
6. Floor Reset (09:31 - 10:47)
   • Remember: "The floor is not a storage space"
   • Julie's confession about shoe removal habits: "I say we... I mean he. I'm really bad about it. [Laughing]"

Sunday Prep List (10:58 - 17:20)

Source: The Spruce - "8 Things You Should Clean Every Sunday"

1. Entryway Reset (11:12 - 12:32)
   • Julie's donation station wisdom and local charity shop advocacy
2. Home Office Tidy (12:48 - 13:32)
   • Julie's water cup mystery solved: "No wonder I couldn't find one downstairs. They're all on my desk."
3. Bedding Again (13:48 - 14:06)
   • Because those skin mites don't take weekends off
4. Bathroom Round Two (14:55 - 15:26)
   • Julie's Norwex glass cloth game is strong
5. Kitchen Counters (15:53 - 16:21)
   • If you cook, you clean (revolutionary concept!)
6. Laundry Catch-Up (16:21 - 16:23)
   • Sunday prep for Monday success

Making It Work for Real Families (17:51 - 19:00)

• Assign tasks by day instead of cramming into weekends
• Get the kids involved: "Max, you're in charge of wiping down all the trash cans"
• Teaching life skills disguised as chores

Next Steps for Listeners

1. Pick ONE weekend cleaning habit to start with (don't overwhelm yourself!)
2. Set a timer (12 minutes #DeclutteringDozen) to see how long tasks actually take
3. Join us: www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity
4. Remember: progress, not perfection

Articles Referenced:

• Southern Living: "6 Things You Should Clean Every Saturday" (May 24, 2025)
• The Spruce: "8 Things You Should Clean Every Sunday for a Better Start to Your Week" (June 8, 2025)

Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!