Mornings can be so hectic. It feels like there are so many things that need to get done and you are running in all different directions. A quick morning cleaning routine can help.

Cleaning can definitely end up at the bottom of your to-do list if you let it. You keep telling yourself that you will get to it tomorrow or on your day off.

But, really who wants to spend their entire day catching up on cleaning? When they could be implementing small habits every day to keep their household running smoothly.

 

 

Tips to help you succeed with a morning cleaning routine

 

Establish a nightly cleaning routine

Before you begin your morning cleaning routine, you need to keep in mind, that it will be much easier if you use a nightly cleaning routine as well. A nightly cleaning routine will set you up for a less stressful and more productive morning. It gives you a jump start to your day so you are not dealing with last night’s dishes and picking up the clutter that was left from the night before.

Set a timer

If you find that you have a hard time staying motivated to complete each task in your morning cleaning routine, you can always set a timer. As the routine becomes a habit, you will find that it gets quicker and easier.

 

Quick Morning Cleaning Routine

 

Sit down and write a list firstly. You need to find what works for you as everyone has different priorities in their home. Here is what my quick morning cleaning routine consists of. Hopefully, it will inspire you to create a morning cleaning routine of your own.

Make your Bed

I think one of the most important things you can do before starting your day is to make your bed.

It makes your bedroom look more neat and tidy. Plus, it feels so good to be able to climb into a nicely made bed at night.

Quick Tidy

This could be as simple as fixing the pillows on your couch, folding blankets, clearing off kitchen counters, tables etc.

A quick tip: Keep a basket in the corner of your living room to contain the toy clutter or other things that need to go back to their original home. (a great chore for your kids to do when they get home from school is emptying the basket and putting things away.) Since this isn’t a deep clean you can also spend the extra time putting stuff away during your weekly cleaning routine.

Wipe, Wipe, Wipe

The next thing I do is to wipe all surfaces. I start by spraying down my kitchen counters, island, table, chairs, and barstools with an all-purpose cleaner.

After wiping down all kitchen surfaces, I make my way into the bathroom and spray all the counters in there.

I finish by wiping down the toilet with disinfecting wipes and then giving it a quick swish.

Sweep/ Vacuum

After doing a quick wipe down on all surfaces. I move on to sweeping and vacuuming.

Then, I will vacuum the living room carpet and any rugs that I have in the kitchen and bathroom.

Dishes

The last thing I do in my morning routine is to fill the dishwasher and start it if needed. That way I have a nice clean sink.

That’s it! It’s a simple and quick way to keep your home tidy. This usually takes me less than 20 minutes to complete each morning.

 

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