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QUICK CLEANING TASKS 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.


60 QUICK CLEANING TASKS 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

HELPING PRODUCTS

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

HELPING PRODUCTS


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


HELPING PRODUCTS


BEDROOMS

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

HELPING PRODUCTS

LAUNDRY ROOM

One of those tasks that, if neglected, may swiftly become 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

HELPING PRODUCTS

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.

  • Clean desk

  • Examine the paper mail

  • Clean the keyboard, mouse, and computer screen.

HELPING PRODUCTS


ALL ROOMS

Each room should have these duties finished. Going from room to room to clean light switches and remove cobwebs doesn't take too long. When you have five minutes to spare, consider concentrating on one window at a time because windows and window blinds take longer.


  • 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


You understand how difficult it may be to keep your home clean if you have pets. Because of this, dividing the cleaning activities into five-minute intervals will undoubtedly make your life simpler.

HELPING PRODUCTS

PETS

  • Wash pet bowls

  • Clean or change cat litter

  • Remove pet hair from couch/chairs with a lint brush

I hope this list of quick cleaning jobs for today has motivated you to start one of them. They are the ideal cleaning hacks to help you get more done around the house and save time. HELPING PRODUCTS

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