Transformative Microcleaning Tasks to Fill a Spare Five Minutes
Cleaning doesn’t always have to be a time-consuming task. Sometimes we can fit in a lot to just five minutes! These micro cleaning tasks are designed to help you feel productive and keep your home tidy, whilst only taking up small increments of time. Perhaps you’re waiting for your coffee to brew, hanging around for the washer to finish, or want to focus on some daily house maintenance, here’s our suggestions for making the most out of those small periods of time.
Kitchen & Pantry
Wipe down the kitchen countertops.
Sweep up or vacuum the crumbs.
Empty the dishwasher and load in dirty dishes.
Wipe out the sink and give it a quick polish.
Disinfect the rubbish bin.
Bathroom
Spray and wipe the bathroom mirror.
Refresh the toilet - using a disinfectant spray for the outside, seats, etc; and a toilet gel and brush for the inside.
Wipe down the sink and polish the faucet.
Gather towels for the laundry and replace with fresh linens.
Put away any makeup, toiletries, clothes that are on the countertops.
Living Room
Fluff and arrange pillows on the sofa.
Fold blankets and place them neatly on the cushions or in a storage basket.
Spray and wipe a surface, such as coffee table or entertainment unit.
Pick up and put away stray items such as magazines, toys, remotes, books, and more.
Give any carpets or rugs a quick vacuum.
Bedroom
Make the bed!
Tidy up the nightstand and disinfect.
Move any clothes from the floors into an appropriate spot: either laundry basket for washing or zone dedicated to re-wearable clothes, like a hanger or shelf.
Dust easy surfaces such as a chest of drawers or shelf.
Straighten up the wardrobe and close any open doors or drawers.
Entryway
Put away shoes, coats, bags, and more that are out of place.
Sweep or vacuum the entryway area.
Organise any collected mail or papers left out.
Wipe down door handles and light switches.
Lightly mist with a scented room spray.
A Five Minute Transformation
Quick, small actions like these can make a huge difference in your home. These simple task can slot into your day without much effort or pre-determined scheduling. Tackling easy to accomplish tasks like this can give a great sense of achievement and the motivation to continue.
Looking to make your daily cleaning routines easier? Start with a clean to set your home’s baseline and make continuing much easier! Our once-off standard and deep cleans are fantastic for that reason. Simply read more about our Once-Off Cleans, call the team on 0432 510 844, email us at hello@allsortssorted.com, or enquire using the link below.