Before you begin
Use “Desk Refresh” as a plan you can adapt to your home. Read through the steps first, choose the parts that apply to you, and leave anything unnecessary unchecked.
Choose one small area you can finish with the time and energy you have. Keep the goal visible: a clear desk, a tidy entryway, or a usable kitchen counter.
The list is a set of options, not a speed test. Do the useful steps first and stop at a natural point. Preparation, drying, and soaking may take longer than the hands-on work.
Keep a cloth, a suitable cleaner, and a bag or basket for misplaced items nearby. Use what you already have.
Use a product suited to the surface and follow its label. Never mix cleaning products. Keep them away from children and pets. Cleaning guidance (CDC) ↗
Your step-by-step plan
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Your printable checklist
A clean, ink-friendly layout with checkboxes, space for notes, and a link back to Tidy. Download it once and print it whenever you need it.
Make it easier next time
Put supplies away and return anything that belongs in another room. Look at what you finished and choose one small action worth repeating. A short repeatable routine is easier to return to than an all-or-nothing clean.
Adapted from the Tidy app catalog.
