TIDY / Checklists
One-Minute Chores
Work at your own pace. Tick off what you finish and leave the rest for another session.
Date: ____________________
01 Any Room
- Change smoke detector battery (might take a bit longer)
- Dust a ceiling fan blade or two
- Dust an air vent
- Switch off and cool the light, then dust the bulb with a dry cloth as its instructions allow
- Empty vacuum bin or bag
- Pinch off dead plant leaves
- Dust a portion of a dirty window screen
- Clean a section of a windowsill
- Clean your phone following its care instructions
02 Bathroom
- Refill toilet paper supply
- Pull hair out of the shower drain
- Check the showerhead care instructions before choosing a descaler
03 Laundry Room
- Wash a few reusable grocery bags
- Clean the laundry basket with a suitable product
- Wipe lint off the washer
- Wipe lint off the dryer
04 Bedroom
- Pick up a few dirty clothes
- Fluff a pillow according to its care label
05 Kitchen
- Unplug and cool the toaster, then empty its crumb tray as instructed
- Wipe down the silverware drawer
- Dust the top of the fridge
- Fill dishwasher rinse aid
- Clean the disposal only as its care instructions allow
- Tidy a section of a fridge shelf
- Wipe a few stove knobs
06 Living Room
- Plump a few pillows
- Use a lint roller on a cushion or two
- Take a few dishes to the kitchen
- Straighten a couple of pictures