Key Takeaways
- 1A clean bathroom gives your mind instant relief.
- 2Small resets matter more than perfect cleaning days.
- 3Clear counters and less clutter change how a room feels.
- 4Cleaning can count as self care when you tie it to comfort.
- 5One tidy space can shift your mood for the rest of the day.
If you ever walk into your bathroom, look around and instantly feel your mood drop, you are not alone. I say all the time that a clean space is a clean mind, and my bathroom loves to test that theory.
This video started with me stepping outside to grab my cleaning stuff, spotting a wasp, and instantly questioning my life choices. From there we went straight into the truth of it. I genuinely do not like cleaning the bathroom. I have a lot of hair, so there is always hair in the sink, in the tub, on the floor, in random corners that I do not remember even walking near. It piles up fast, and once it does, my brain feels just as cluttered.
So let us talk about what is really going on when we clean, why it feels so annoying, and how a simple reset in that one room can shift how you feel in your whole home.
The Honest Truth: I Do Not Enjoy Bathroom Cleaning
I like a cute bathroom. I like my products lined up, my mirror clear, soft towels, candles, all of that. I just do not enjoy the actual process that gets it there.
Bathrooms collect everything. Hair, toothpaste, water spots, makeup, products, dust, random stuff you set down once and never moved again. Every time I walk in and see it, I get that little “ugh” feeling in my chest.
The funny part is that I still procrastinate. I walk past the mess, talk about the mess, film the mess, and then at some point I hit that breaking point where I am like, “No, this ends today.” That is usually when you see me with a cleaning spray in one hand, a trash bag in the other, and a playlist ready.
Cleaning is not about loving the chore. It is about loving how you feel after you finish.
Messy Space, Messy Head
Think about how your brain feels when you sit in a cluttered room. Your eyes do not know where to land. You start thinking about ten different tasks at once. You feel behind before you even start your day.
The bathroom hits extra hard. That is usually the first room you see during your morning routine and the last room you see at night. When that space looks chaotic, it sets the tone.
For me, hair everywhere is a big trigger. Curly hair sheds a lot, and it shows. When I see it in the sink or on the floor, it reminds me of every day I rushed out and told myself “I will clean that later.” Little broken promises to yourself stack up and turn into mental noise.
On the flip side, when the counter is clear and the mirror is clean, my brain relaxes. Getting ready feels smoother. My energy feels lighter. I feel more like the version of me I talk about, not just the version that talks about “getting it together” and never starts.
Turning Cleaning Into A Mini Reset
Here is the thing. Cleaning does not have to be perfect or aesthetic to matter. It just has to happen.
When I clean the bathroom, I treat it like a tiny reset, not a full personality change. I am not applying for a cleaning show, I just want to be able to walk in without side eyeing my own sink.
Here is how I like to break it down:
1. Clear Surfaces First
Take everything off the counter. Products, cups, hair ties, edge brushes, perfume, all of it. Put what you actually use in one spot and toss obvious trash right away. Empty bottles, broken things, stray cotton pads, gone.
2. Wipe Then Detail
Once the counter is empty, a simple wipe down makes a huge difference. After that, you can decide if you want to go further or stop there. Some days I just do counters and mirror. On reset days, I handle the sink, faucet, and tub too.
3. Hair Patrol
If you have a lot of hair, this part is non negotiable. Grab a paper towel or a small handheld vacuum and collect the hair from visible spots. It feels silly, yet it changes everything. The floor instantly looks more put together, even before you mop.
4. Reset Your Products
Put back only what you actually reach for. Daily skincare, one or two body mists, your current favorite hair products, and maybe a candle. The rest can live under the sink, in a bin, or in a drawer. Less clutter on top makes the room feel bigger and calmer.
Making It Less Miserable
I am not going to pretend I suddenly turned into someone who loves scrubbing grout. I still make a face when I start. That said, there are a few things that help me move through it without feeling defeated.
- Music on, volume up. A good playlist makes wiping down a counter feel like a tiny montage instead of a chore.
- Set a small timer. Tell yourself you are just cleaning for ten or fifteen minutes. Once you start, you usually keep going, and if you do not, you still did more than before.
- Pick one focus. Some days it is only the sink. Other days it is floors and trash. You do not have to do everything at once for it to count.
- Reward yourself. Light a candle, take a shower in your fresh space, put on skincare, and let that be your little “good job” moment.
Cleaning stops feeling like punishment when you attach it to comfort. You are not just scrubbing a sink. You are creating a space where you get ready for your day, take off your makeup, cry if you need to, and pep talk yourself in the mirror.
Clean Space As Self Care
People talk about self care like it is always facials and bubble baths. A bathroom reset might not seem glamorous at first glance, yet it ties directly into self respect.
You are telling yourself, “I deserve to live in a space that supports me, not drains me.” You are proving you can handle small tasks even when you do not feel like it. That feeling of pride when you walk back in later is the real gift.
Even if the rest of your room or apartment is still a work in progress, that one clean corner can shift your mood. You walk into a tidy bathroom, and your mind gets a moment of quiet. No clutter yelling at you. No guilt whispering in the background. Just you, your products, and a clear mirror.
If you watched the video and thought, “My bathroom looks worse than that,” do not shame yourself. Pick one area, hit play on something you like, and start. The goal is not perfection. The goal is progress you can feel when you walk through the door.
Your Bathroom, Your Energy
At the end of the day, this is not just a cleaning vlog. It is a reminder that your environment speaks to you. A cluttered bathroom repeats old stories about chaos, rushing, and putting yourself last. A clean bathroom whispers, “You are allowed to reset. You are allowed to start again, even if the rest of the house is not perfect yet.”
So next time you see hair in the sink or makeup on the counter, think of it as a small invitation. Turn on a song, grab a wipe, and give future you a better morning. Clean space, clean mind. Your energy is worth that effort.
