Mouse
@themousewhocleaned.bsky.social
I post about cleaning and organizing I’ve done, whether that be something as small as taking out the trash or a huge undertaking like moving all my furniture to deep clean. It’s a marathon, not a race.
This week’s focus is the kitchen. It began with wondering if pans can safely go in the broiler, and now I've cleaned it and converted it to storage, cleaned the stove inside and out (including the backsplash, the hood and the filter), cleared and cleaned the counters, and washed all kitchen fabrics.
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This week’s focus is the kitchen. It began with wondering if pans can safely go in the broiler, and now I've cleaned it and converted it to storage, cleaned the stove inside and out (including the backsplash, the hood and the filter), cleared and cleaned the counters, and washed all kitchen fabrics.
Sunday, I continued my digital decluttering by organizing my remaining open computer tabs by theme: shows and movies, work, creative endeavors, etc. Now, when I want to do something, I’m not distracted by unrelated tabs and can easily find what I need without searching.
December 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sunday, I continued my digital decluttering by organizing my remaining open computer tabs by theme: shows and movies, work, creative endeavors, etc. Now, when I want to do something, I’m not distracted by unrelated tabs and can easily find what I need without searching.
Did a different kind of cleaning last night: digital decluttering. I'm one of those people who never closes a tab, so yesterday I closed a ridiculous number of open tabs. Then I deleted 20+ apps I'd downloaded, forgot about, and never used. Now I have less visual clutter on my devices.
December 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Did a different kind of cleaning last night: digital decluttering. I'm one of those people who never closes a tab, so yesterday I closed a ridiculous number of open tabs. Then I deleted 20+ apps I'd downloaded, forgot about, and never used. Now I have less visual clutter on my devices.
This week I washed my electric blanket for the first time. I've always been afraid to bc of the electric connectors on it. I fully expected a dead, non-electric blanket afterwards. Turns out it survived and the fear was mostly in my head. Just follow the instructions!
December 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This week I washed my electric blanket for the first time. I've always been afraid to bc of the electric connectors on it. I fully expected a dead, non-electric blanket afterwards. Turns out it survived and the fear was mostly in my head. Just follow the instructions!
Currently washing my bed linens for the third time in three days thanks to my shit-ass cat. I love her, but she's on my last nerve right now.
December 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Currently washing my bed linens for the third time in three days thanks to my shit-ass cat. I love her, but she's on my last nerve right now.
Tried to intimidate the dishes into washing themselves. Shockingly, it didn't work. Had to wash them instead. Lame.
December 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Tried to intimidate the dishes into washing themselves. Shockingly, it didn't work. Had to wash them instead. Lame.
Ended up taking a day of rest on Sunday, safe in the knowledge that the messes wouldn't go anywhere. Dammit, why couldn't I have been wrong? Why aren't elves that randomly clean houses a thing? Where's my Christmas miracle? Now I'm folding a pile of laundry the elves ignored. Rude.
December 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Ended up taking a day of rest on Sunday, safe in the knowledge that the messes wouldn't go anywhere. Dammit, why couldn't I have been wrong? Why aren't elves that randomly clean houses a thing? Where's my Christmas miracle? Now I'm folding a pile of laundry the elves ignored. Rude.
Yesterday, I swept, refreshed the litter boxes, and wiped out the insides of all the trash cans. Today, I washed some more laundry, did some random decluttering, and scrubbed all the water bowls and pet placemats. Found a sauce in the fridge that expired in '24!...adding that to the to-do list.
December 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Yesterday, I swept, refreshed the litter boxes, and wiped out the insides of all the trash cans. Today, I washed some more laundry, did some random decluttering, and scrubbed all the water bowls and pet placemats. Found a sauce in the fridge that expired in '24!...adding that to the to-do list.
OOPS! Forgot to post on Wednesday. I emptied my suitcase from a trip and took out EVEN MORE TRASH! So much trash! I also ran some errands on Wednesday, where I picked up a mild case of plague. Yesterday I felt like death, so absolutely no cleaning was done. Today on the other hand...
December 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
OOPS! Forgot to post on Wednesday. I emptied my suitcase from a trip and took out EVEN MORE TRASH! So much trash! I also ran some errands on Wednesday, where I picked up a mild case of plague. Yesterday I felt like death, so absolutely no cleaning was done. Today on the other hand...
I was tired today, so I just did laundry, cleaned my soap-scummy soap dishes, and then went through another massive pile of accumulated paperwork, mail and receipts. Didn't move any mountains today (well, maybe that paper pile...) but I still made steps toward a cleaner home for tomorrow.
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I was tired today, so I just did laundry, cleaned my soap-scummy soap dishes, and then went through another massive pile of accumulated paperwork, mail and receipts. Didn't move any mountains today (well, maybe that paper pile...) but I still made steps toward a cleaner home for tomorrow.
I started today's cleaning with dishes, which I then replaced with more dirty ones after I cooked dinner...c'est la vie. One of these days I might learn to cook and THEN wash them...moving on! Then I cleaned a thrifted thing-a-ma-bob I got to use as a sewing & crochet kit. Ooh la laa! So fancy!
December 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I started today's cleaning with dishes, which I then replaced with more dirty ones after I cooked dinner...c'est la vie. One of these days I might learn to cook and THEN wash them...moving on! Then I cleaned a thrifted thing-a-ma-bob I got to use as a sewing & crochet kit. Ooh la laa! So fancy!
Today I kept it simple and scrubbed the shower and cleaned the shower liner. Also cleared off a cluttered table and turned it into a writing desk.
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Today I kept it simple and scrubbed the shower and cleaned the shower liner. Also cleared off a cluttered table and turned it into a writing desk.
Today I kept the motivation going by cleaning the stove, the toilets, and clearing off the dining room table. I celebrated that last one by enjoying my lunch on a clear table. Ended today's cleaning with yet another trash run. So much trash! But my home is looking better and better!
December 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Today I kept the motivation going by cleaning the stove, the toilets, and clearing off the dining room table. I celebrated that last one by enjoying my lunch on a clear table. Ended today's cleaning with yet another trash run. So much trash! But my home is looking better and better!
This morning I woke up surrounded by all the cat toys i'd fished out from under the couch on Wednesday. 🥰😂
December 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This morning I woke up surrounded by all the cat toys i'd fished out from under the couch on Wednesday. 🥰😂
Seasonal depression hits like a truck. My home looks like a final boss battle of procrastination and unfortunately I am both the hero and the villain in this tale. This week I finally got myself up and started tackling my depression den, one trash bag, one load of laundry, and one step at a time.
December 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Seasonal depression hits like a truck. My home looks like a final boss battle of procrastination and unfortunately I am both the hero and the villain in this tale. This week I finally got myself up and started tackling my depression den, one trash bag, one load of laundry, and one step at a time.
Today I cleared off my cluttered desk. It's not comfortable enough to be a work desk so I lost it as a bedside catchall. Now that it's fresh and pristine I'm re-assigning it to makeup so I can hopefully cut down on the recurring bathroom counter clutter problem.
October 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Today I cleared off my cluttered desk. It's not comfortable enough to be a work desk so I lost it as a bedside catchall. Now that it's fresh and pristine I'm re-assigning it to makeup so I can hopefully cut down on the recurring bathroom counter clutter problem.
I've been getting back into the habit of doing a small project every day. On the 1st it was dishes, Friday was trash day, Saturday I gathered all my tools and equipment into a tool bag, Sunday I scrubbed the shower (and the liner!), Monday was litter boxes, yesterday was toilets. Small victories!
October 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I've been getting back into the habit of doing a small project every day. On the 1st it was dishes, Friday was trash day, Saturday I gathered all my tools and equipment into a tool bag, Sunday I scrubbed the shower (and the liner!), Monday was litter boxes, yesterday was toilets. Small victories!
Some days I wake up and wonder ‘what should I clean today?’, and some days I wake up to the sound of a cat puking up a hairball onto my bright green, shag throw rug.
September 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Some days I wake up and wonder ‘what should I clean today?’, and some days I wake up to the sound of a cat puking up a hairball onto my bright green, shag throw rug.
My project for today was emptying a cubby that had become a cluttered catchall. Once it was cleared, I decided it was now the home of my clean bed linens. I went through and chose four sets - one for each season - the rest are in the donation pile. Four still seems too many.
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
My project for today was emptying a cubby that had become a cluttered catchall. Once it was cleared, I decided it was now the home of my clean bed linens. I went through and chose four sets - one for each season - the rest are in the donation pile. Four still seems too many.
My cluttered surfaces have not yet recovered from my cleaning hiatus, with the exception of the reclaimed territory of the kitchen counters. Today I started the day by washing and putting everything away so that space remains neat and orderly. Going to start going through more cabinets soon...
September 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
My cluttered surfaces have not yet recovered from my cleaning hiatus, with the exception of the reclaimed territory of the kitchen counters. Today I started the day by washing and putting everything away so that space remains neat and orderly. Going to start going through more cabinets soon...
It’s been a month since my last cleaning post and honestly I have not been keeping up with cleaning. My home is a wreck. But today, I’m pulling myself out of the mess and getting back to it!🧵
September 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It’s been a month since my last cleaning post and honestly I have not been keeping up with cleaning. My home is a wreck. But today, I’m pulling myself out of the mess and getting back to it!🧵
Last night I was taking a shower and noticed the soap scum buildup on the clear shower curtain. I clean my shower regularly, but I never really touch the curtain, and it showed. Here's your reminder to stop neglecting your cruddy shower curtains!
July 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Last night I was taking a shower and noticed the soap scum buildup on the clear shower curtain. I clean my shower regularly, but I never really touch the curtain, and it showed. Here's your reminder to stop neglecting your cruddy shower curtains!
I'm terrible at consistency, but who isn't?
I've been very busy recently and so much of it is on my computer that one day I suddenly realized how filthy the entire thing was. First off, it's a touchscreen, so you know it needed a microfiber cloth and some cleaning solution. The keyboard got (1/3)
I've been very busy recently and so much of it is on my computer that one day I suddenly realized how filthy the entire thing was. First off, it's a touchscreen, so you know it needed a microfiber cloth and some cleaning solution. The keyboard got (1/3)
July 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I'm terrible at consistency, but who isn't?
I've been very busy recently and so much of it is on my computer that one day I suddenly realized how filthy the entire thing was. First off, it's a touchscreen, so you know it needed a microfiber cloth and some cleaning solution. The keyboard got (1/3)
I've been very busy recently and so much of it is on my computer that one day I suddenly realized how filthy the entire thing was. First off, it's a touchscreen, so you know it needed a microfiber cloth and some cleaning solution. The keyboard got (1/3)
To celebrate the 4th of Amurica I went to a drive-in theater and accidentally detailed the entire front of my car while waiting for the movie to start: it started with me using a microfiber cloth to wipe the inside of the windshield. Then I saw how dusty the dash was, so I had to wipe that down too.
July 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
To celebrate the 4th of Amurica I went to a drive-in theater and accidentally detailed the entire front of my car while waiting for the movie to start: it started with me using a microfiber cloth to wipe the inside of the windshield. Then I saw how dusty the dash was, so I had to wipe that down too.
I’ve been MIA but productive: I’m building long-term habits. For the past week, I’ve made my bed every morning-like setting the stage for my day. I've also been putting dirty dishes straight into the dishwasher and unloading the clean ones to keep the cycle going. It's a marathon not a race.
July 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I’ve been MIA but productive: I’m building long-term habits. For the past week, I’ve made my bed every morning-like setting the stage for my day. I've also been putting dirty dishes straight into the dishwasher and unloading the clean ones to keep the cycle going. It's a marathon not a race.