Cleaning (Get out of my Brain)

I have a cleaner that comes once every week /other week to clean the house. I have used the same cleaning company for about 5 months now but I can't say that I'm satisfied every time. During these 5 months, I only feel satisfied with the work of 2 cleaners. Unfortunately, one has quit and the other is booked full most days.

When my house is dirty (read not spicky span clean all the time), I find it hard to focus on work because the mess nags at the back of my head, "Clean me, you slob!". It's becoming a problem because my work productivity actually dips as I spend too much time thinking about the mess, rather than spending it to actually clean.

So I have to find a solution here. First option, ignore it. Tried this, works for a little while but the nagging will come back for sure. Not a bad strategy but not a permanent solution either.

Second option, clean the house myself. I do think this is the best way to go since my standard is high for other people to achieve. Then I had a thought and figured that it's not really a high standard issue, I feel like the house is clean when I do it myself. So basically, its the satisfaction of doing it myself that makes me think that the house is clean. What a weirdo. I want to spend less time cleaning (and worrying about it) so I can do other more high reward tasks.

Third option, adjust my expectation. I have 3 cats, there are daily must dos that goes hand in hand with these furballs. First is of course, the fur. OMG they are everywhere. On my bed, my clothes, in my drinking water. Their poop box also needs cleaning twice a day. So I'm "expecting" these things to be there for me to clean everyday. Doesn't take that long actually once you put things in perspective.

Fourth option, book the one awesome cleaner for 2 times a month so she can handle more complicated things like bathroom, balcony, stairs and cupboards cleaning, while I do maintenance work by vacuuming and mopping once every week. Okay, I think this is the best option, plus managing the expectation bit. I also need to not be a lazy bum, house work counts as a workout too hehe..

I realize how trivial this is and I feel terrible for letting it consume my mind for so long, gah! There are so many rewarding things I could be doing than to worry about mess. Seriously this doesn't make sense, such a time suck, ergh.

Okay, in conclusion. I'm going to book that awesome cleaner for 2 times a week, while I do maintenance cleaning twice a month. Done! Pheww, what a relief.