The Daily Cleaning Routine

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📍 Why have a daily routine?  

• It’s easier to get started if you know the first step  

• Feeling progress makes the process go by faster 

• Having an end in sight makes cleaning feel easier

• Avoid wasting time hopping between activities (aka switching costs)

• Ensure you are prioritizing effectively (e.g., not distracted or forgetting steps) 

🔢 Instructions : 

1. Put away clean items first

2. Clear the table of dishes & glassware

3. Wipe down counters & tabletops

4. Wash dishes (by hand or machine)

5. Soak dirty pots & pans 

6. Wash & dry pots & pans (next morning recommended) 

📝 Notes, Tips, Tricks: 

• Tackle urgent messes such as spills right away before they set 

• Time yourself cleaning a few times - you may be surprised by how fast you go! 

• Use a large basket to clear non-kitchen items out of the kitchen

• Cleaning is a great family or group activity. To promote enthusiastic participation, assign workers their favorite tasks 😉

🎓 Further Studies: 

• [YouTube] Nightly Cleaning Routine

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