Chuckle-worthy Quotes for Your Household Chores

We all have a love-hate relationship with cleaning and organization. On one hand, it’s fulfilling and creates a sense of calm, but on the other it’s hard work and takes up too much time. Some days we win the battle of procrastination and other days we don’t. For the days you’re struggling, here are a few inspirational quotes to put a smile on your face (and remind you you are not alone).

Everyone wants to save the earth; no one wants to help mom with the dishes

– P.J. O’Rourke, American Satirist

The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.

– Marie Kondo, Cleaning/Organizing Consultant

I have sporadic OCD cleaning moments around the house. But then I get lazy and I’m cured. It’s a very inconsistent personality trait.

– Chris Hemsworth, Actor

Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shovelling the walk before it stops snowing.

– Phylliz Diller, Comedian

I think homes that are too tidy, neat and sparse look like nothing interesting is going on.

– Shelley Malec Vitale, Writer and Artist

The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes.

– Agatha Christie, Authour

I love doing the dishes…not for the act of cleaning but because I get to put my headphones in, listen to music, and ignore the world for an hour, and it’s totally acceptable because I’m cleaning.

– Garrett Clayton, Actor

Clutter is the physical manifestation of unmade decisions fueled by procrastination.

– Christina Saclise, Author

Housekeeping is like being caught in a revolving door.

– Marcelene Cox, Author

Imagine walking into your sparkling clean bathroom or your tidy and shining kitchen without having lifted a finger.

– Molly Maid Canada