29 Productive Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less

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

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