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A 15-minute daily tidy

Home2 minute readUpdated October 2026

A little each day beats a long weekend of cleaning.

Set a timer for 15 minutes

  1. Clear the surfaces that gather clutter: kitchen counter, table, entry area.
  2. Put away anything that is out of place.
  3. Do one small task, such as a load of laundry or wiping the bathroom sink.
  4. Stop when the timer ends.

Make it a habit

Do it right after dinner, or before bed. The same time each day makes it automatic.

Share the work

If you live with others, give each person one zone. Fifteen minutes from several people goes a long way.

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