Each new year means new beginnings! New diets, new gym memberships? This year we’ve got something way better: the epic, long-awaited relaunch of the Clean Freak Weekly Newsletter!  What better way to start off the new year than by giving your home and life the kind of reset you and your family deserve! We’re talking simple systems, smart habits, and tiny but mighty steps that make your home cleaner, calmer, and dramatically less chaotic. Plus, you’ll get all the cleaning inspiration, hacks, and tips delivered straight to your inbox. Buckle up everyone, it’s about to be your freshest, funnest and cleanest year ever!

So let’s turn your “cleaning goals” into “cleaning done” each day! Let’s Go! 👇

Before dusting, scrubbing, and organizing… there’s the decluttering. It’s the pre-game warmup of all cleaning routines. Set one goal: declutter one area at a time. Not the whole house. Not the whole room. One zone. One drawer. One surface. One closet.

Try the simple rule: 5-10 minutes, once a day.
You’ll be amazed what disappears (clutter) and what returns (countertops, sanity, lost change!).

Forget the exhausting “clean the whole house in one day” approach—unless chaos and heartbreak are your preferred Saturday vibes. Instead, break cleaning into bite-sized weekly habits:

A cleaning rhythm removes decision fatigue. No more “What should I clean?” Just check the day and do the thing.

Daily cleaning habits are like brushing your teeth—tiny actions that prevent disaster later. This year, start with a few:

These small wins create momentum and prevent the dreaded “I don’t even know where to start” cleaning spiral.

No, you don’t need a closet full of expensive gadgets, but a few solid upgrades can completely change your cleaning experience:

If you’ve ever cleaned with a cheap vacuum that barely sucks, you know the truth: better tools = less time cleaning and better results.

Cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore that feels like a punishment. Make it more enjoyable by pairing it with something you like:

Cleaning is far easier when you’re distracted in the best possible way.

Use our checklist to track your daily, weekly or monthly cleaning goals. Seeing what you’ve accomplished keeps you motivated… and reminds you that you really did wipe baseboards last spring, even if no one but you cared.

So there you have it, just as promised! Simple systems, smart habits, and tiny but mighty steps that make your home cleaner and calmer! My Clean Freak Family, please always remember…progress over perfection!

Until next week, Keep Cleaning and Keep Shining!

💫Clean Freak of the Month:

Miriam, a dedicated member of our Clean Squad on Patreon, shared her experience with Ecolab’s neutral floor cleaner:

“I was able to tell about and convert two sisters and one daughter to use Ecolab's neutral floor cleaner. The no rinse feature is such a game changer! It also does a great job on job on my luxury vinyl flooring and my natural wood floors. Thanks for making cleaning so much easier!”

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Thanks so much for joining us at Clean Freak Weekly!

Brandon