A home reset is a set routine that takes your place from “it got away from me” back to normal. In a small space it doesn’t take long, because there’s less of it. Here’s a checklist you can run once a week, plus a short daily version.
I personally do monthly checks, how much did I bring in? How many new items did I buy? And try to get rid of one thing I don’t use anymore to offset it. Sometimes I make the goal, sometimes I don’t, it just all depends on what I actually need. There are things you can do every day to make your small space feel the best it can.
The weekly home reset checklist
1. Clear every surface (15 minutes)
Take one laundry basket through the whole place. Anything that doesn’t belong where it is goes in the basket. Then walk it back and put things away room by room.
2. Kitchen (20 minutes)
- Empty the dishwasher or drying rack
- Wipe counters, stovetop, and the front of the fridge
- Toss anything expired in the fridge
- Take out trash and recycling
- Wipe the sink
3. Bathroom (15 minutes)
- Wipe the sink, faucet, and mirror
- Clean the toilet
- Swap out towels and the bath mat
- Restock toilet paper and soap
4. Bedroom (10 minutes)
- Change the sheets
- Put away clean laundry
- Clear the nightstand
5. Floors (15 minutes)
Vacuum or sweep everything, then mop the kitchen and bathroom. Doing floors last means you’re not cleaning up dust you knocked down earlier.
6. Set up the week (10 minutes)
- Start a load of laundry
- Write a grocery list
- Look at the calendar for the week
The 10-minute daily reset
On the days in between, do this before bed:
- Dishes done or in the dishwasher
- Counters wiped
- Anything on the floor picked up
- Tomorrow’s things by the door
That’s it. The daily version is what keeps the weekly one short.
Make it stick
Pick the same day every week. Put on a playlist or a show. Set a timer for each section so it doesn’t turn into a whole-day project. In a small apartment, the full weekly reset usually takes about an hour and a half.
Want more routines? See the Home Reset Routine & Checklist board.
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