10 Minute Cleaning Tasks
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Today I’m sharing with you 10-Minute Cleaning Tasks for each room in your house. The list is compiled of 50 different cleaning tasks that can be done at your own pace. Whether you truly only have 10 minutes to spare or an hour, how much time you can (or want) to dedicate to cleaning is up to you.
As a working mom, I am always trying to find the quickest way to get everything done on my “to do” list. Sound familiar? That means that I have to take advantage of small pockets of time and make them count. Instead of mindlessly staring at my phone for 10 minutes, I can get some cleaning done and check an item off of my list. Sign-up below to receive your free 10-Minute Cleaning Tasks printable so you too can start checking items off of your list.
Time-Saving Tips
- Delegate! Assign chores to the rest of the family since you are not the only one who lives in the house.
- Complete “loud” chores at night so you can finish what needs to be done early the next morning while the kids are still asleep (this is one of my “go to” weekend strategies).
- Focus on one floor at a time or one type of chore (i.e., vacuuming the entire house).
- Make the bed as soon as you get up.
- Wash a load of laundry before heading to bed. Put clothes in the dryer and/or hang-up clothes in the morning.
- Start dishwasher the night before and unload the dishes the next morning while you wait for the coffee to finish brewing.
- Wash dishes while you wait for food to finish cooking.
This list is ideal for busy families that don’t have the time, energy or desire to spend cleaning the entire house over the weekend. By accomplishing these tasks separately you build momentum going into the next item on the list. Managing to complete a few of these tasks below will also make you feel better about staying on top of your house cleaning.
Together, these tasks will eventually lead to your entire house being cleaned from the top to the bottom. So let’s get started!
50 Cleaning Tasks that can be Done in 10 Minutes or Less
Kitchen
- Clean out refrigerator/freezer/pantry
- Organize drawers
- Wipe-down cabinet fronts
- Wipe-down countertops
- Clean microwave
- Wipe down appliances
- Clean oven
- Mop floors
- Vacuum rugs
- Wipe down kitchen table, including legs and chairs
- Bleach out sink
- Sort mail
- Empty trash
Bathrooms
- Disinfect sink/countertops
- Disinfect toilet
- Disinfect tub/shower
- Spray down shower walls with cleaner
- Clean mirrors
- Organize toiletries
- Empty trash
- Organize drawers/cabinets underneath sink
- Wipe down cabinets fronts
- Replace bath and hand towels
- Mop floors
Bedrooms
- Wash sheets
- Make bed
- Vacuum floors (don’t forget to vacuum underneath furniture)
- Vacuum mattress
- Dust furniture
- Put away out of place items
- Organize drawers
- Organize closet, choose which clothes to donate/sell
Living Room/Family Room
- Dust furniture
- Dust electronics
- Vacuum floor
- Vacuum couch (including underneath cushions) & pillows
Foyer
- Dry mop
- Wet mop
- Vacuum rugs
- Dust surface of furniture
- Clean front door (glass)
- Wipe down mirrors
- Condition and clean wooden banisters/handrail
Throughout House
- Disinfect light switches & door knobs
- Wipe down and/or dust doors
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust baseboards
- Clean window sills
- Clean windows
- Dust/wash window coverings
- Dust walls (beginning at the top)
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So there you have it, 50 ways to clean your house in 10 minutes or less! I hope that you find these ideas helpful and that you feel less stressed and overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning your house.
Take it 10-minutes at a time and you’ll be amazed at the results!
Check-out these related posts while you’re here!
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Please leave a comment below if you have something you’d like to add to the list of fifty 10-Minute Cleaning Tasks.
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