5-Minute Fixes

May 10, 2015 | Add to Cozi, Blog, Clean Mama, List Library

This list of 5 minute fixes is just the thing to give you ideas of quick things that you CAN accomplish in minutes. It’s organized it by room/area so you can work through a room or just choose one task – use it any way that works for you! 


  • KITCHEN
  • Wipe down appliance fronts
  • Clean oven burners + stove top
  • Clean toaster
  • Clean microwave
  • Clean coffee maker
  • Wipe shelves in the refrigerator
  • Declutter condiments
  • Clean out one refrigerator drawer
  • Wipe out silverware drawer
  • Scrub sink
  • Clean dishwasher
  • Declutter cookbooks
  • Toss recipes you no longer love
  • BATHROOM(S)
  • Clean toilet – down to the floor
  • Empty & wipe out a drawer
  • Declutter makeup
  • Wash shower curtain
  • Clean mirrors
  • Clean baseboards
  • Wipe switchplate
  • BEDROOM(S)
  • Wash mattress pads
  • Wash sheets
  • Fluff comforter in dryer
  • Wash blankets & bedding
  • Clean pillows
  • Clean nightstand
  • Dust lampshades
  • Vacuum under bed
  • PAPER
  • Sort mail from the day
  • Recycle magazines
  • Tackle your paper pile
  • Designate an IN & OUT spot
  • Clean out your wallet or purse
  • File any receipts
  • ELECTRONICS
  • Wipe all cell phones
  • Wipe landline phones
  • Clean TV & computer screens
  • Wipe computer mouses
  • CLOSETS AND DRAWERS
  • Donate 10-20 items
  • Wipe down shelves
  • Wipe out clothes basket(s)
  • Do a quick vacuum
  • Organize clothes by type
  • Toss any unmatched sock(s)
  • VEHICLE(S)
  • Collect trash from car & toss
  • Dust / vacuum front interior
  • Dust / vacuum rear interior
  • Wipe down all surfaces
  • Wipe beverage holders
  • Clean under seats

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