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From One Cleaning Enthusiast to Another: You Feel Refreshed, Don’t You?
by Jessica Harper
Updated: April 5, 2018
Originally Published: Dec. 11, 2015
The phenomenon of “rage cleaning” can be described as a moment when an otherwise ordinary day takes a dramatic turn. You might be going about your business when the urge to clean strikes unexpectedly. You find yourself vacuuming and, while doing so, you kneel to pick up a small rock that your child has brought inside and left on the floor. It’s been there for a few days, and while it didn’t bother you at first, the accumulation of debris in your home has become unbearable. The thought of vacuuming over that rock, well, it’s simply unacceptable.
As you kneel down, your awareness expands. Suddenly, you notice everything: the fingerprints on the wall, dust on the picture frames, the toys that have migrated under the sofa, crumbs wedged in the couch cushions, scuff marks on the stairs, and an ever-growing pile of laundry (is it clean or dirty?). And let’s not forget that mysterious smear of strawberry jam on the windowsill—oh no, is that an ant? It better not be an ant.
Now it’s time to get serious. No, not that kind of serious. Get your head out of the gutter; this is not a pleasant endeavor. As you power through, your family members may instinctively retreat, sensing the storm brewing. They’ve witnessed your cleaning frenzy before.
You find yourself tearing through Magic Erasers, wiping down baseboards like you own the place—because you absolutely do. You’re the one who appreciates these walls that provide shelter and comfort. Anyone foolish enough to stand in your path as you scrub countertops with fervor is going to be steamrolled.
Every cleaning tool you possess gets a workout, including that fancy steamer you swore by, only to see it gather dust until now. You’re determined to obliterate a stain that’s been there for years, and this time, nothing will stop you. After all, who cares if it’s a “scrub-free” device? Today, it’s all about the scrub.
Your temper rises with each room you tackle, your voice becomes more lively, and your grip on the Swiffer tightens like a vice. You feel an almost superhuman urge to clean behind the refrigerator, and you certainly don’t need any assistance, thank you very much.
During this cleaning escapade, you channel the strength of ten ironmen. And when you hit the bathroom? That’s when things get real. Cleaning the toilet during a rage clean is no small feat.
Let it out; go wild. There’s no need to suppress your emotions while you scrub away. What better way to handle your frustrations than by making that stovetop shine? You’re thinking, “This is going to be the cleanest surface ever used to roast a chicken.”
As you gather trash bags and begin clearing out the chaos of your child’s bedroom, you might even start concocting stories to justify why you disposed of some of their beloved items. Discretion? That’s out the window during a rage clean.
You may not even recall how you reached this boiling point, but it feels exhilarating. You relish the reckless abandon, the “I don’t care” attitude that comes with scrubbing without restraint. You crave that reflection in the kitchen sink and are committed to making every doorknob gleam.
You become a force of nature, driven to continue until your body aches, fingernails are broken, and you’re rifling through your partner’s closet for a T-shirt because you’ve exhausted all your cleaning cloths.
There may have been yelling and some tears shed, but here’s the thing: from one cleaning enthusiast to another, you feel refreshed now, don’t you? And take a look around your home—it’s spotless! You could practically eat off the toilet seat. Well done, you.
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Summary:
Rage cleaning is an emotional release, transforming frustration into a productive cleaning spree. It’s a chaotic yet satisfying experience, where you channel your energy into making your home spotless. Embrace the process; it can be therapeutic.