Getty ImagesAfter a long day of work, cooking, and spending time with loved ones, the idea of cleaning at night may seem daunting. However, incorporating a few simple nightly tasks can help reset your home and make mornings more enjoyable. These tasks are not strenuous and can be easily added to your daily routine for a clean, tidy, and sanitized home each morning.
1. Take Out the Trash: If your trash can is full or starting to smell, it’s best to take it out to keep your home fresh. The same goes for recycling bins.
2. Load or Run the Dishwasher: Loading the dishwasher each night reduces kitchen clutter and ensures fresh dishes for the next day. Running the dishwasher can also prevent odors in your home.
3. Wash and Put Away Dishes: Hand wash any remaining dishes after loading the dishwasher to prevent overnight odors and visual clutter.
4. Wipe Down Counters: After handling trash and dishes, wipe down kitchen counters to clean spills, sanitize surfaces, and freshen the room.
5. Tidy Up Living Areas: While you don’t need to deep-clean every night, tidying up living spaces by folding blankets, picking up clutter, and organizing items can make a big difference.
6. Sweep the Floor: Keep floors clean by sweeping up dirt and crumbs, especially in high-traffic areas like the kitchen, entryway, or mudroom.
7. Take Care of Laundry: While doing laundry nightly may not be practical, putting away clean clothes and managing dirty garments can prevent laundry pile-ups and maintain a tidy home.
Incorporating these nightly tasks into your routine can help you start each day with a fresh and organized home.
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