There’s a lot you can do in 10 minutes.
You can watch about half an episode of Superstore, you can scroll through your neighbour’s sister’s new puppy’s Instagram account, or you can do a quick clean.
Cleaning for just 10 minutes everyday is a great way to keep your house tidy. No need for a total deep clean. No need to bust out the rubber gloves. We’re talking just some simple daily maintenance to keep things in check.
Here’s how the 10 minute cleaning routine works
Every night, set a timer for 10 minutes before you go to bed. For just those 10 minutes, focus on cleaning up as much as you can around the house. That might include a couple of the following short tasks:
- wiping down the kitchen counters
- doing any remaining dishes
- clearing off the coffee table
- emptying the dishwasher
- clearing your desk
By setting a 10 minute timer, you time box exactly how much you can do, avoiding you from the slippery slope of hours spent cleaning.
Why this cleaning routine totally works
Apparently, the average person spends about one hour cleaning their home daily. With everything else you’ve got going on in life, an hour might seem far from reasonable.
Truth is, a little goes a long way. When you get into the daily habit of doing a quick clean every night, there’s a lot less mess accumulated for you to deep clean at the end of the week. (Plus, there’s nothing more calming waking up to a clean home, right?)
Cleaning your home can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and exhausting – especially after a long day.
The 10 minute cleaning routine is short, sweet, and effective. Give it a try and you’ll notice how much more tidy your house is by the end of the week!
Read more: 7 Daily Habits to Keep Your Home Clean and Tidy
