Your Spring Cleaning Playlist
Some people like to clean, but I am not one of them. I do see the merits keeping a tidy household, however, and have developed a strategy to get me through the scrubbing: crazy good tunes. Here are five hand-selected songs to get you through your chores.
Torture, King Khan & the Shrines (2008)
The title of this song has an obvious literal correlation to the act of cleaning, unless you belong to The Other 1 percent (those who enjoy cleaning, ew), but “Torture” also has a fast tempo and a rough funk groove that will help you power through even the most hardcore grime.
Livin’ on a Prayer, Bon Jovi (1986)
I’m about to give you the best tool in your cleaning arsenal that you never knew you needed: the rock anthem. Its a variation on the “Whistle While You Work” theory. Belt out some Bon Jovi, and before you know it your toilet bowl is sparkly-clean. Any rock anthem will do, but “Livin’ on a Prayer,” with its working class hero vibe is especially well-suited to housework.
You Make My Dreams, Hall and Oates (1981)
How do you mentally escape from the mundane task of [insert most-hated chore here]? That’s right, with a pure unadulterated pop miracle! Tell me you don’t get at least 15 percent happier the moment you hear this song start to play. Though “You Make My Dreams” will improve your mood while performing any chore, I specifically recommend sweeping. This is a shake-your-booty-using-the-broom-as-a-mic kinda song, for sure.
Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean, Ruth Brown (1952)
A somewhat sadistic choice, yes, but Ruth Brown kicks it out in this song. This sassy little number was made for swinging your hips while dusting. I also suggest donning a cute apron and heels, because there is no reason not to feel fabulous, even while you tidy up.
Pump Up the Jam, Technotronic (1990)
You can see the finish line but you’re running out of steam. What you need is a 90’s dance jam to break through that cleaning wall you just hit. Luckily, Technotronic is right here to keep you moving. I say strap some towels to your feet and do the “Running Man” all over the house. Sounds way more fun than mopping, doesn’t it?
