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60 QUICK CLEANING JOBS THAT ONLY TAKE FIVE MINUTES

Updated: Feb 21, 2023

Life is hectic. The days are packed with work, appointments, and kids' activities. After such a busy day, we want to forget about doing any housework. It can be very difficult to find the time to clean your house every day, especially when there are so many other demands on your time.


The secret is to concentrate your efforts on quick-and-easy jobs. Even if you might not have a full day or even an hour to clean your house, you can certainly find 5 minutes here and there during the day.


When you don't have the time or energy to clean your house, these simple cleaning jobs that take 5 minutes or less are the ideal solution.


QUICK CLEANING JOBS THAT ONLY TAKE FIVE MINUTES


For a cleaner home, daily actions that should be prioritized have been marked with stars. These are the things I do when I clean at night and in the morning.


KITCHEN



Here are a few simple kitchen jobs you can complete. Try to concentrate on daily tasks like sweeping the floor, doing the dishes, and cleaning the counters. The most significant impact on how clean your home feels can be made by these simple actions and minimizing clutter.

  • Wipe counters*

  • Sweep floor*

  • Load and start dishwasher*

  • Unload the dishwasher*

  • Wipe out sink

  • Clean garbage cans

  • Wipe out refrigerator

  • Clean freezer

  • Wipe small appliances

  • Tidy a kitchen cabinet

  • Clean the top of the fridge

  • Wipe down cabinets

  • Clean microwave

  • Wash coffee pot

  • Tidy utensil drawer

  • Clean stovetop

  • Tidy counters

  • Wipe down appliances

  • Mop floor

  • Tidy Pantry

  • Pull out expired food from the fridge

  • Take out garbage

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BATHROOM



My least favorite room in the house to clean is the bathroom, and I suspect that you would agree. The good news is that most of these activities take less than five minutes to do, so they can usually be cleaned fast.

  • Wipe counters*

  • Sweep floor*

  • Clean toilet*

  • Empty trash*

  • Wipe out sink

  • Tidy counters

  • Clean shower/bathtub

  • Wipe down bathroom cabinets

  • Clean bathroom drawer

  • Tidy medicine cabinet

  • Clean mirror

  • Mop floor

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LIVING ROOM



If the clutter is kept under control (bins or baskets can assist manage toy clutter), the living room is arguably one of the easiest rooms to clean. A short tidy-up and a vacuum typically suffices to make the space feel cleaner.

  • Dust end stands/ coffee table

  • Vacuum floor

  • Wipe remote controls

  • Fold blankets

  • Tidy and fluff pillows

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BEDROOM


One of the cleaning chores that can have a significant impact on your day is making your bed. It gives you a sense of accomplishment because it's typically one of the first things you do in the morning, which can help you have a more productive day.

  • Make the bed*

  • Clean nightstand

  • Clean a drawer

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LAUNDRY ROOM




One of those tasks that, if neglected, may swiftly spiral out of control is laundry. If you don't have a set day for doing your laundry, try to make it a habit to start a load every morning or every evening to keep up with it.

  • Put in a load of laundry

  • Fold a load of laundry

  • Put away a load of laundry

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OFFICE


Try to set aside five minutes each week to sift through your mail, file the vital documents, and get rid of everything you don't want if you store it in an office or even a spot in your kitchen.

  • Tidy desk

  • Go through paper mail

  • Wipe the computer screen, mouse, and keyboard

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ALL ROOMS



These tasks should be completed in all the rooms. It doesn’t take long to go from room to room to wipe down light switches or clear cobwebs. However, since windows and window blinds take longer, try and focus on one window at a time when you have 5 minutes to spare.

  • Pick up clutter*

  • Clean door handles

  • Wipe down light switches

  • Dust window blinds

  • Clear cobwebs

  • Dust ceiling fans

  • Clean a window

  • Dust surfaces

  • Clean light fixtures

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I hope that reading this has given you the motivation to tackle one of these quick cleaning projects today. You may save time and be more effective at home by using these cleaning tricks.


LEARN HOW TO CONTINOUSULY MAINTAIN YOUR HOUSE CLEAN


Using routines, habits, and a few cleaning tips is, of course, the best method to keep your house constantly clean. I'm confident that following these techniques has made it a lot simpler for me to keep my house tidy.


That's not to suggest that my house doesn't occasionally require a thorough deep cleaning. But by keeping to a cleaning routine, I've been able to maintain my housekeeping and enjoy a cleaner, cozier space

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