Cleaning can be therapeutic and fun for some, but completely overwhelming for others. There are a number of methods you can use to manage your time cleaning, but one method in particular has been getting a lot of attention lately, partly because it allows for some imperfection and lets you work at your own pace.
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The “5 Things” method comes from KC Davis, the author of How to Keep House While Drowning and a popular CleanTok influencer. The licensed professional therapist has a following of 1.5 million on TikTok, where she expands on her concept of Struggle Care, advising people on how to clean without feeling overwhelmed while also discussing mental health issues and sharing household tricks.
Davis suggests that if you're having a hard time keeping your home tidy, focus on just five things when cleaning:
Things that have a place
