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DAILY CLEANING CHECKLIST

In all sincerity, this daily cleaning checklist has been working wonders for my home and I’m sure it’ll help you too.

With this less than 30-minute daily cleaning routine you can expect your home to function smoothly.

Bonus, if you finish this quick and easy daily cleaning routine in the early hours you’ll be all done for the day. Plus, you won’t fear welcoming a surprise guest.

All these years of homemaking I tried many systems and routines for my home. However, household routines cannot be the same for everyone.

I observed certain things and learned from my mistakes.

There were some teeny-tiny cleaning tasks that I used to miss out on, and I wonder why my home still doesn’t feel up to par.

Those tasks were so small that they never hit my to-do list (I never felt like mentioning them on my cleaning list).

And because I didn’t write them they got neglected and my house never felt good even after cleaning religiously.

Lately, when I started to put those tasks on my to-do list, it transformed everything.

SIMPLE DAILY CLEANING CHECKLIST

Wash dishes:

Dishwashing and wiping the countertops are crucial things. They eliminate odors, splatters, and pests, and prevent disease and ensure good sanitation.

Washing the dishes routinely keeps your kitchen and also utensils clean and free of bacteria. We’ve heard this several times yet we never succeed in keeping at it.

If you own a dishwasher then it’s pretty easy for you — unload and load the dishwasher. But even handwashing dishes isn’t that hard as long as you are disciplined.

With constant routine dishwashing becomes just a matter of minutes. You feel so much in control of things when your kitchen is in check.

TIME: 5-10 minutes

READ: How To Keep Your Kitchen Clean In 10 Minutes Or Less

Wipe down:

Coffee and dining table.

I know that sounds minute but this small act makes a remarkable difference.

Dinner & coffee tables are heavily used areas in our home. Yet we often overlook cleaning them.

Both dinner and coffee tables serve more than just eating purposes. They usually end up being study and play areas for kids.

Having a basket beside each table to quickly gather things in one place makes wiping down easier.

A thorough wipe using a rag/microfibre cloth and all-purpose cleaner is all you gotta do.

Also, wipe the Kitchen countertop after washing dishes.

As I said it looks good when unlikely guests arrive. It shows that you are dutiful and care for your family and home.

TIME: 1 minute each

Pick up:

living room and bedroom.

Usually, (most) homemakers begin their day by making beds, which is a perfect way to start the morning. But what about the living room, where your family spends their entire day?

When you come to your living room first thing in the morning take a moment to instantly fold blankets, fluff and straighten up the cushions, gather toys in one place (if any), and put things back in their place.

Once you make the bed, take another minute to straighten up the nightstand immediately, fold any clothes lying on the chair or take those coffee mugs (if any) with you as you head out.

With these teeny-tiny practices you’ll be set for the day.

TIME: 2 MINUTES PER ROOM

Quick dust:

This step is for homemakers living in dust-prone regions.

I find quick dusting helpful because when I clean it daily, it’s just a single swipe job.

You just sweep/brush; run duster or microfibre cloth once over the surfaces and things and you are all done.

Most of the time you don’t even need a cleaner/solvent.

But when you plan to dust on weekends it becomes a full-blown event.

TIME: 2 MINUTE EACH ROOM

Sweep floors:

Speedy sweeps across the busy places in your home make your home look so much nicer.

I prefer to sweep (and mop) in the morning post-pickup. This lets you start your mornings fresh and eliminates constant nagging (all day) that your house is a mess.

TIME: 5 MINUTES

Tackle laundry:

Although laundry isn’t necessarily a part of this cleaning routine, keeping on top of it can help control the overall functionality of your home.

No matter how well you keep your home if clothes are sitting around they will surely clutter up the space.

Just 2 steps of throwing load into the washer and putting away fresh clothes make a big difference.

TIME: 5 MINUTES

Swish and swipe bathroom:

Nobody likes to use a dirty bathroom. Not even kids. They notice grime too.

As I keep saying, you can maintain a guest-ready bathroom spending less than 5 minutes daily.
Find out more about How To Keep Your Bathroom Clean In 5 Minutes A Day

TIME: 5 MINUTES

This simple daily cleaning checklist will help you keep most of your home clean and tidy in no time.

Also, this quick and easy cleaning routine will ensure less frequent and painless deep cleaning sessions.

Be sure to share your suggestions and thoughts in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading. Happy Homemaking!

July 13, 2024
10-Minute Daily Tidy Up Routine

The struggle to keep the house clean and tidy is real. Some days you comfortably get everything done and keep on top of things. Other times you may be occupied with other important work. And a few occasions, you may feel low or simply don’t want to do anything. Today I have a quick 10-minute tidy-up routine that’ll help you keep your home neat and clean all the time.

Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure keeping the house clean and tidy isn’t hard as we think. With this daily 10-minute tidy-up routine you’re never going to look back. No more cluttered and messy space; no more embarrassing unexpected visits; no more beating yourself up for leaving the house in a mess.

You can follow this 10-minute tidy-up routine to utilize your day effectively. And never feel unaccomplished even a single day with this daily 10-minute routine.

You can get this routine done at any time of the day. I prefer to finish it in the morning so my house stays clean and tidy all day. Also, we have friends coming in at any time of the day (yes without prior notice) so this teeny-tiny routine helps me be carefree in such situations.

Grab your all-purpose cleaner, microfibre cloth/cleaning rag, and a basket, and let’s get started.

DAILY 10-MINUTE HOME TIDY UP ROUTINE

1| 3-minute Living room tidy-up:

So I begin with my living room for the obvious reason of getting it in order first.

I set the timer for 3 minutes and start with the coffee table, moving around and putting things back where they belong. To collect all the items from other rooms, I carry a basket/bag.

Next, I gather dirty clothes in one corner of my room.

Straighten up the cushions, throws, and things out of place.

This will make the next step easier — which is dusting.

I quickly dust the knick-knacks and wipe down the surfaces. No thorough cleaning here. Just quickly go through everything wiping it down with a cloth.

Quickly vacuum the rug and floor.

And head to the bedroom.

2| 2-minute bedroom tidy up:

I make my bed first thing in the morning so that’s one less thing to do.

In the same way as the living room, I set the timer for 2 minutes, and start clockwise restoring things in their designated place.

Other stuff goes into the basket and laundry gets collected at one end of the room.

Quickly wipe down the surfaces, bedsides, and dresser.

Vacuum the floor, grab the dirty laundry, and head to the laundry area.

3| 5-minute kitchen tidy up:

Lastly, I again set the timer for 5 minutes. If there’s any clutter on the countertop I clear it. I quickly wash the dishes (if any). If you have a dishwasher you can load/unload it.

Then I quickly wipe down the stove, countertop, dining room table, and chairs.

Sweep/mop the floor and that’s it.

Related: How To Keep Your Kitchen Clean In 10 Minutes or Less!

Final words:

One thing I would like to suggest is to move faster. You can consider this as your 10-minute exercise routine. And you’ll be amazed at how much you get done in this short time.

Also if you have a few more minutes, tidy up the entryway. That way at least your main areas look neat and clean.

If you religiously follow this 10-minute tidy-up routine, your house will be clean and tidy for the most part. Following this routine daily cleaning is going to be a breeze. Later it’ll hardly take you 10 minutes to complete the routine.

Follow this quick routine for 1 week and let me know how it goes.

Also, be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading. Happy Homemaking!

October 17, 2023
How To SPEED CLEAN Your House In Just 30 minutes
Whenever your house gets out of control, use this trick to instantly get it back in order. Let’s see how to speed-clean your house in just 30 minutes.

Before we start, just one thing to remember– speed cleaning is all about SPEED. You just have to speed through your work, that’s it.

This isn’t about deep cleaning or perfection.

This is also not about precision or checking off everything on your list.

Just clean as much as you can in the shortest time frame of 30 minutes.

This quick cleaning routine is for those working full-time or having younger kids. It also comes in handy when life’s too busy and when expecting company.

This technique helps restore order in your home in the shortest time.

All you need for this speed-cleaning method is a timer.

First, decide which rooms you want to tackle. In general, pick 5-6 areas or rooms that are really out of control.

It can be your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, kids’ room, and living room.

Prioritize as per your need — dining room, entry area, laundry room?

Now set the timer for 5 minutes per room.

Stop and leave the work where it is (yes, even if it is half done) once the timer goes off. And move on to the next room.

Here’s how you can get your home cleaned up faster.

HOW TO SPEED CLEAN YOUR HOUSE IN JUST 30 MINUTES

5-minute tidy kitchen challenge:

I think the kitchen is the most challenging area in any house.

We’ll discuss in a while why I think starting in the kitchen is a good way.
- Start putting dirty dishes into the dishwasher.
- Pick up clutter from the countertops. Put leftovers, veggies, sauce bottles, and spice jars into the refrigerator and cabinets, respectively.
- Put mail, toys, clothes, or anything that does not belong in the kitchen in a bag or basket. You can deal with it later.
- Quickly wash any pots or pans in the sink. Wipe down the sink.
- Sweep/vacuum the floor.
Often, it’s quite not possible to clean the kitchen in 5 minutes. Even if you’re just two of you and your kitchen is spick and span. It can still be unattainable. So don’t be hard on yourself. Don’t work your fingers to the bone.

You can come back later and carry on where you left off.

For now, just focus on working on the next room.

All you have to do is switch rooms when the timer stops. And come back to the kitchen in the spare moments you get from cleaning any of the targeted rooms.

5-minute tidy Bedroom challenge:
- Make the bed.
- Straighten up the nightstands quickly.
- Pick up the clothes lying around. If they’re clean toss them in the drawers. No folding and organizing to perfection, please. Just throw them in there for now.
- If there’s dirty laundry, collect them near the bedroom door. So you can grab them as you head out.
- Vacuum the floor.
Remember we’re SPEED cleaning. All you have is 5 minutes for each room.

If you think you’ve finished early, get to the kitchen and proceed with the remaining work.

Move on to the next room as soon as the timer turns off.

5-minute tidy Living Room challenge:
- Straighten up the cushions.
- Fold blankets.
- Pick up things lying on the floor.
- Toys go into the boxes.
- Clothes gather in one corner.
- Dirty plates and cups lay up in one place.
- Things from other rooms get collected in a basket or bag.
- A quick vacuum and be sure to grab the plates and laundry.
Ready for the next room.

5-minute tidy Bathroom challenge:
- Take out any dirty laundry.
- Quickly put things inside the cabinets.
- Spray the toilet bowl.
- Let the cleaner work until you spray the mirror, and counter, and wipe them out.
- Wipe down the sink as well.
- Take disinfectant wipes and wipe down the toilet lid, seat, rim, and outer area of the toilet.
- Scrub the bowl and rinse.
You’re done.

Read: How To Keep Your Bathroom Clean In Just 5 Minutes A Day

5-minute tidy Dining room challenge:
- Collect things that don’t belong there –in a basket and clear up the table.
- Pick up toys, clothes, paper, fruit peels, or things lying on the floor.
- Wipe down the table and chairs quickly.
- Pull the chairs aside to clean underneath.
- Sweep or vacuum the floor of crumbs or soil.
- Spot mop spills or sticky food.
- Straighten up the chairs.
Usually, this area should take you a lot less time than 5 minutes. You can utilize this time in other areas.

Final words:

Post this 30-minute cleaning sprint your home will be a better place.

This sort of speed cleaning round comes in very handy on a hard day. To beat post-vacation blues, or simply when you do not have enough motivation to clean.

You will be surprised how much you can get done in such a small amount of time.

The idea here is — you could spend 30 minutes and get your kitchen clean spic and span. And, your whole house would be messy.

But by dedicating just 5 minutes to each room, you can tidy up your entire house.

Working for 5 minutes in every room will give you 6 different tidy rooms in just 30 minutes. Win-win.

Bonus — you’re going to burn some serious calories.

Be sure to share your tips and tricks in the comment section below. Thank you so much for reading. Happy Cleaning!
March 18, 2022

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