Sometimes we find ourselves with just a few minutes of downtime. If you’re anything like me, you probably end up scrolling through Instagram or turning on a favorite TV show. There’s nothing wrong with those options. But we’ve put together a list of 29 productive things you can do in 15 minutes or less.
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Cleaning your kitchen
- Load your dishwasher
- Wipe out your sink with a vinegar and water mixture
- Throw away expired food from your refrigerator and freezer
- Wipe down the front of your cabinets
- Wipe down your countertops
- Wipe down your appliances
- Wipe out your microwave and put the tray in the dishwasher
Read also: How to Create a Cleaning Schedule in 5 Easy Steps
Laundry
- Start a load of laundry
- Fold a load of laundry
- Put away a load of laundry
- Wipe down your washer and dryer
Cleaning bathrooms
- Clean the toilet
- Wipe down cabinets and countertops
- Clean your mirrors
Miscellaneous cleaning
- Put away anything that was left out (shoes, keys, your purse, etc.)
- Pick a drawer and clean it out
- Make your bed
- Pick a room and dust the furniture in it
- Fold stray blankets and put throw pillows back on your sofa and chairs
- Empty every trashcan in your home
- Wipe down light switches, doorknobs, and outlets
- Dust your ceiling fans
Clear your head & prepare for your week
- Unsubscribe from email newsletters you no longer need
- Plan your meals for the week
- Make a to-do list
- Read one chapter of a book
- Sort your mail and throw out anything you don’t need
- Go for a short walk
- Go through your closet and donate anything you no longer wear
Read also: The Ultimate Guide to Home Management
