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
- 1. Load your dishwasher
- 2. Wipe out your sink with a vinegar and water mixture
- 3. Throw away expired food from your refrigerator and freezer
- 4. Wipe down the front of your cabinets
- 5. Wipe down your countertops
- 6. Wipe down your appliances
- 7. Wipe out your microwave and put the tray in the dishwasher
Read also: How to Create a Cleaning Schedule in 5 Easy Steps
Laundry
- 8. Start a load of laundry
- 9. Fold a load of laundry
- 10. Put away a load of laundry
- 11. Wipe down your washer and dryer
Cleaning bathrooms
- 12. Clean the toilet
- 13. Wipe down cabinets and countertops
- 14. Clean your mirrors
Miscellaneous cleaning
- 15. Put away anything that was left out (shoes, keys, your purse, etc.)
- 16. Pick a drawer and clean it out
- 17. Make your bed
- 18. Pick a room and dust the furniture in it
- 19. Fold stray blankets and put throw pillows back on your sofa and chairs
- 20. Empty every trashcan in your home
- 21. Wipe down light switches, doorknobs, and outlets
- 22. Dust your ceiling fans
Clear your head & prepare for your week
- 23. Unsubscribe from email newsletters you no longer need
- 24. Plan your meals for the week
- 25. Make a to-do list
- 26. Read one chapter of a book
- 27. Sort your mail and throw out anything you don’t need
- 28. Go for a short walk
- 29. Go through your closet and donate anything you no longer wear
Read also: The Ultimate Guide to Home Management
