TIDY / Challenges
Clean Before Vacation
Work at your own pace. Tick off what you finish and leave the rest for another session.
Date: ____________________
01 Day 1 — Reset the Kitchen
- Throw away expired food
- Use, freeze, or give away food that will not keep until you return
- Wash all dishes
- Wipe kitchen counters
- Take out trash
02 Day 2 — Laundry & Bedroom Refresh
- Wash laundry
- Change bed sheets
- Fold and put away clothes
- Clear bedroom surfaces
- Empty the dirty laundry basket
03 Day 3 — Bathroom Quick Clean
- Clean sink & mirror
- Wipe toilet
- Quick shower rinse
- Replace towels
- Empty bathroom trash
04 Day 4 — Declutter Hotspots
- Clear entryway clutter
- Organize coffee table/desks
- Put random items back
- Empty bags/packages
- Do a 10-minute tidy reset
05 Day 5 — Floors & Fresh Air
- Vacuum or sweep floors
- Quick mop in main areas
- Air the rooms, then close windows before leaving
- Lightly dust visible surfaces
- Fluff pillows & blankets
06 Day 6 — Vacation Prep Tasks
- Water plants
- Check that laundry is dry and put away
- Empty dishwasher
- Charge devices/power banks
- Prepare travel essentials
07 Day 7 — Final Calm Reset
- Make the bed
- Final trash check
- Put away last-minute clutter
- Do a 5-minute walk-through
- Leave home feeling relaxed