20 Songs to Make Cleaning House a Brezze
Complete music playlist to take you through your house cleaning duties.
Music is one of the most vital art forms in our culture. It has the ability to makes us happy, sad, lonely or even energetic. So if you need a little help getting motivated to do your chores, here's a playlist that will help (jump to YouTube playlist). While you're at it, jump over and check out our decluttering guide and then give us a ring for a bulk rubbish pickup.
#1
“Old Time Rock & Roll”
by Bob Seger
Get things started with an iconic sock slide. Kick off your shoes, throw on your shades and make sure “Old Time Rock & Roll” by Bob Seger is blaring in the background. You can leave your pants on if you want, we’d all appreciate it, give yourself a few minutes to embody some old school Joel Goodson.
#2
"Dirty”
by Christina Aguilera
Follow up "Old Time Rock & Roll" with the cleaning sensation, by Christina Aguilera, “Dirty.” Cause your house is dirty as ... well you know. Let Christina pump you up and get those arms sweeping, dusting and vacuuming.
#3
“Roses”
by OutKast's
Next, remember why you’re doing all this hard work with OutKast’s “Roses.” Because we all like to think our **** don’t stink, but it does.
#4
"Takin' Care of Business”
by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
When you start to declutter, you’ll have some tough choices to make when it comes to getting rid of sentimental items, just remember Michael Corleone’s famous advice: when you go to the mattresses, it’s not personal it’s business. Let Bachman-Turner Overdrive help you stay focused with their hit “Takin’ Care of Business.”
#5
“Another One Bites the Dust”
by Queen
You’re going to need some support while cutting the ties to all that lame junk you haven’t been able to let go of and no one knows how to conquer sadness like Queen. Crank up “Another One Bites the Dust” and you’ll find cutting ties a whole lot easier.
#6
"Cleanin' Out the Closet”
by Eminem
Next, move on to your closets, the silent but deadly habitats of all hoarders. You don’t need all 45 shirts, honestly, most of them don’t even fit. Time to free yourself from the burden of washing, drying, ironing and folding all of those clothes. Give them hell with Eminem’s “Cleanin’ Out the Closet.”
#7
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
by Queen
About now you’re starting to get tired, thinking about how much nicer it would be to take a little nap in the couch. But don’t let yourself falter now. Stay strong and as your motivation starts to fade, rely on the Kings of Rock, Queen, to get you over the hump. Listen to “Bohemian Rhapsody” and try not to sing along, just take it easy on the guitar solo sometimes all that head banging will give you a headache.
#8
"Can't Stop”
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
You need to keep your energy going strong through the last leg of this cleaning adventure. And a little Red Hot Chili Peppers will go a long way toward boosting your moral. Their song “Can’t Stop” will make sure you don’t stop.
#9
“Fireball”
by Pitbull
Keep the momentum going by lighting a fire under your a**, set up “Fireball” by Pitbull to get you through the 7th inning cleaning slump.
#10
"Simply Irresistible”
by Robert Palmer
Remember the good old days when some real rock n roll kick-started your day? You won’t be disappointed with a little taste of Robert Palmer and his hit “Simply Irresistible.” Remember that music video, back in the day when MTV still cared about that kind of thing? One man in a room full of enigmatic women, its everyman’s dream and nightmare all at once.
#11
“Welcome to the Jungle”
by AC/DC
Next, “Welcome to the Jungle” by AC/DC. This little diddy will reboot your cleaning mojo and have you sprucing up at Mach 12. It’s the musical equivalent of 3 Monster Energy drinks.
#12
"Girls”
by Bestie Boys
Remember the good old days when some real rock n roll kick-started your day? You won’t be disappointed with a little taste of Robert Palmer and his hit “Simply Irresistible.” Remember that music video, back in the day when MTV still cared about that kind of thing? One man in a room full of enigmatic women, its everyman’s dream and nightmare all at once.
#13
"Rubberband Man”
The Spinners
The Spinners. Doesn’t ring any bells, does it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Just add their hit “Rubberband Man” to your playlist. You’ll remember who they are soon enough. Though, to be perfectly honest, you might not get as much work done, because there is no way you will be able to stop tapping your feet to this soul classic.
#14
"Centerfold”
by J. Geils Band
Remember the good old days when some real rock n roll kick-started your day? You won’t be disappointed with a little taste of Robert Palmer and his hit “Simply Irresistible.” Remember that music video, back in the day when MTV still cared about that kind of thing? One man in a room full of enigmatic women, its everyman’s dream and nightmare all at once.
#15
“Work B***h”
by Britney Spears
Breaks over, you need to get back to “Work B***h” and Britney Spears can help you get back on track with her 2013 work anthem. You might hate her when it’s over, if you don’t already, but you will be working your junk off.
#16
"Nuthin' But a G Thang”
by Snoop Doggy Dog and Dr. Dre
Clean the house like this, and like that and like this and a, cuz Snoop Doggy Dog and Dr. Dre is at the door. Turn the bass up and blast one of the best rap songs of all time “Nuthin’ But A G Thang” to get your work done in no time.
#17
“No Scrubs”
by TLC
You’re going to need a little help from Chilli and Left Eye, when it’s time to start scrubbing the floor. Jam out to “Scrubs” by TLC to get through the job quick.
#18
"Don't Stop Me Now”
by Queen
Clean the house like this, and like that and like this and a, cuz Snoop Doggy Dog and Dr. Dre is at the door. Turn the bass up and blast one of the best rap songs of all time “Nuthin’ But A G Thang” to get your work done in no time.
#19
“My House”
by Flo Rida
As you near the end of your [trip] you’ll start to feel the elation that comes with having a clean house, let Flo Rida’s “My House” carry you through to the finish line.
#20
"Here Comes the Sun”
by The Beatles
Finally, when all is done reward yourself with a cold beer and the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.”
PLAY THE LIST
YouTube Playlist: The Top 20 Songs for Cleaning
- “Old Time Rock & Roll” Bob Seger
- “Dirty” Christina Aguilera
- “Roses” OutKast
- “Takin’ Care of Business” Bachman-Turner Overdrive
- “Another One Bites the Dust” Queen
- “Cleanin’ Out the Closet” Eminem
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” Queen
- "Can't Stop" Red Hot Chili Peppers
- "Fireball" Pitbull
- "Simply Irresistible" Robert Palmer
- "Welcome to the Jungle" AC/DC
- "Girls" Bestie Boys
- "Rubberband Man" The Spinners
- "Centerfold" J. Geils Band
- "Work Bi**h" Britney Spears
- "Nuthin' But a G Thang" Dr. Dre feat. Snoop
- "No Scrubs" TLC
- "Don't Stop Me Now" Queen
- “My House” Flo Rida
- “Here Comes the Sun” The Beatles
