Easy 5 Minute Homemaking Tasks For Better Housekeeping

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Although we would all love to have a cleaner come spring clean the house for us, someone to cook and make the beds, it is often a luxury we can’t really afford.

Luckily there are some super easy homemaking tasks that can be done in only 5 minutes. Making it easy to keep on top of the housekeeping in any household even if you have a family and kids running around ( undoing your hard work ).

Before we share the homemaking tips, here are a few ideas to make these tasks really work for you to create a home you love.

There’s more to being a homemaker than cleaning.

According to Huffingtonpost , A homemaker is someone who creates a home.

Think about all those special touches that make a house a home. Sure, housework, cleaning and cooking is part of that but it’s all those special little touches that really make a family feel at home and safe.

From fresh flowers to candles and the smell of cookies baking. There are really easy things you can do to make your home feel safe and comfortable for your family.

We are all super busy and finding time to do any chores can be a task on its own. That’s why we created this small housekeeping tasks that can be done very quickly and easily.

If you take the time to notice, you might be surprised at how many 5 minute periods you actually have a day. Maybe you are waiting for the kids to put their shoes on, or the kettle to boil for a cup of coffee.

Start to use those 5-minute windows to do small home making tasks and you will be surprised at how much they add up to having a clean and organized home.

Another great idea is to print out this list and keep it somewhere you can see it, like in your organizer or in the family command center.

Here are some easy tasks from organization to chores and homemaking tips that you can do in those few spare minutes. Pick ones that appeal to your mood at the time, or to do things that will make the biggest impact to your home care.

Wipe down all the kitchen ledges

Wipe down the toaster/kettle

Check the freezer for out of date food

Clean out one shelf in the fridge

Unload dishwasher

Check cabinet for out of date products

Tidy and wipe down bathroom counter

Refill handwash

Clean mirror

Clean hairbrush

Water any plants

Recycle any read magazines

Plump Up cushions and straighten rugs

Light a favorite candle

Declutter coffee table

Pick up all the toys from the floor into a basket ( and get the kids to put away)

Plan a fun activity to do with the kids for the weekend or next free time

Sort out a clothing drawer for items that no longer fit

Teach Your child how to make their bed or fold their clothes

Take pictures of the artwork from the week then discard

Create a new home for unorganized items ( like a bowl for keys or small change)

Put up hooks in useful areas for childrens bags, dogs leash etc

Organize the cords in your home. Use washi tape or zip ties to get them all neat and tidy.

Make a list of the organization projects you want to tackle.. and set a date to do them

Create a space for like items ( keep all candles together or boardgames)

Sort through the mail

Put away all the shoes

Clean out Your purse or wallet

Clean out 1 drawer

Sort out paperwork sat on shelves, desks or other areas.

Shake out front porch mat

Sweep the front path

Check the mailbox

Tidy up the front porch area

Wipe down front door

Put on a load of washing

Fold any clothes

Wipe down washing machine

Add a few drops of essential oils to towels in the dryer

Empty the vacuum cleaner

Pick up all clothes off the floor

Sort out one part of a closet

Make the bed

Sort out jewelry

Throw out expired or unused makeup

Answer texts

Pay a bill or two

Check your calendar, add any new events, plan for upcoming events

Reply to emails

Do a quick around the house pick up

Meal plan for next week

Food prep for the evening meal

Food Prep for school lunches

Start a shopping list you can add to as you think of items

Chop fresh veggies and pop in a container in the fridge for an easy go-to snack

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