Do you struggle with keeping your home clean, especially during the morning? Looking for ways to make it easier and to help your day run smoother? This simple morning cleaning routine is full of tips and tricks that will be sure to get you back on track and help keep you there.
The one thing that sets your day up for success is having a simple morning routine that can be done quickly so you can go about your day.
If you know me then you know cleaning does not come easy to me. I would much rather organize my pantry than clean our kitchen. But I know that when I do it, I will feel amazing and it will help my anxiety in more ways than one.
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Simple Morning Cleaning Routine
When deciding what to include in your simple morning cleaning routine, it is best to choose tasks that make the biggest impact with little time. For me, those include:
- Emptying dishwasher
- Starting a load of laundry
- Making the beds
- Clearing off the counters
Once I have completed these tasks I feel like my day can truly begin. It also makes room to continue on with the rest of my daily tasks throughout the day.
Quick and Easy Cleaning Schedule
Depending on what season of life we are in, my daily morning cleaning schedule changes. And with having anxiety, a lot of mornings these tasks do not happen.
So give yourself grace and know you aren’t alone. Here is my morning cleaning schedule as of now:
- While the kiddos are eating breakfast, I will unload the dishwasher and get everything grouped together.
- Once they are at school, I will put everything away and load up any breakfast dishes or items left over from the provious night.
- I start a load of laundry and normally have a load in the dryer from the night before so I will get that folded.
- I go around to everyones beds and make sure they are good to go for the day.
- Finally, I wipe down the counters in the kitchen as well as the kitchen table.
Once those tasks are completed, I pour myself some coffee and sit down to scroll through IG or get started on my next blog post. I know I have done a great job and allow that time to myself.
Consistent & Simple Morning Cleaning Routine
Cleaning routines don’t need to be complicated. Simple and easy routines are the best kind because you are more likely to keep up with them. If it has too many steps, I get bored and my anxiety takes over, resulting in a messy house for a couple of weeks.
You are not alone if you feel like this. Everyone does from time to time. Just do your best and everything will work out fine. As my good friend said,
The world doesn’t end just because you haven’t cleaned your house.
Deanna Garretson- Domestic Chicky
20 Minute Cleaning Schedule
If you are feeling stressed out about your home, set a timer for 20 minutes and see what you can get done. Even if it’s simply picking up the trash and moving dishes to the sink, that is 20 minutes of work you wouldn’t have otherwise been able to do. Well done!
When I set a 20-minute timer, these are the spots I try and hit:
- Pick up any trash
- Move toys to downstairs closet
- Get dishes to the sink
- Clear off kitchen counters
- Pick up any loose peices of laundry
- Start/switch load of laundry
- Sweep the floors
Once I’ve completed those, I always feel much better.
Daily House Cleaning Products
I have finally figured out a good amount of my favorite, most effective cleaning products. I need them to work really well but to also save my wallet from exploding. My favorite places to purchase cleaning products are Target, Dollar Tree, and Grove Collaborative.
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FAQ About Cleaning Routines
Jot down the five most important tasks that keep you sane. Add them to a list and check them off as you go. You can also search Pinterest for some great ideas.
Take a look at your routine and try to eliminate the tasks you don’t absolutely need to do. Yes, they are important, but we’re talking about keeping things as simple as possible.
Practice, practice, and then practice some more. I have yet to master anything, but I keep at it and it is getting easier every time.
Stop and take a breath. Then stand up and complete 1 task that your tomorrow self will benefit from. Then pour yourself a coffee and add one more task next time. And don’t forget to give yourself grace.
Free Cleaning Routine Printable
Download our free cleaning routine printable for you have. This checklist will help keep you on track with your daily tasks. You can laminate it for easy marking and erasing. Enjoy!
free cleaning routine printable
Daily To-Do List
Daily tasks have never been so easy to complete with this free printable. Print it out, laminate it or print multiple copies and check off each daily cleaning task. Hang it on your fridge for easy access.
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