- Living Room
- Before going to bed, do a quick sweep-through, straightening up whatever looks out of place.
- Collect newspapers for recycling.
- Place remote controls in a designated location.
- Use baskets for organizing papers, magazines, and television guides.
- Introduce the rule: whoever carries something into the room also carries it out.
- Bedroom
- Use the space under the bed for storage
- Periodically toss out five items from your nightstand, dresser or closet.
- Bathroom
- Stash several plastic bags in the bottom of the wastebasket.
- Keep a package of baby wipes and paper towels to quickly clean the mirror and sink.
- Toss out five items from the medicine cabinet like outdated medications or old lipstick.
- Kitchen
- Clean as you go.
- If something spills on the floor, mop it up at once.
- Used plates and glasses go into the dishwasher.
- Clear off the counters, putting items into cabinets where they belong.
- Garage
- Organize everything by function.
- Use hanging racks and shelves to put things in order.
- Keep garbage cans, lawn mowers and snowblowers in the same place.
