This tip will help you to keep on top of your housework and make sure that you don’t need to use the weekend for chores.
If you save Sunday for your weekly reset where you get through all of your housework, chores and admin, then this routine is perfect for you.
To optimise your weekly cleaning, you should have a 12 point checklist, say experts at MattressNextDay.
A Sunday reset is a practice of cleaning, organising, or tidying your home on a Sunday. The idea has become increasingly popular recently with social media users sharing their cleaning hacks online.
A Sunday reset can be a beneficial way to unwind and uplift your mood, especially when the Sunday blues arrive, but experts suggest changing up your routine so you can maximise your weekend.
Martin Seeley, MattressNextDay CEO and Sleep Expert said: “Distributing your chores across the week allows for smaller, consistent cleaning sessions instead of larger, less frequent ones that can overwhelm your weekends.
“Breaking tasks into smaller increments not only maintains a tidier living space but also minimises the stress associated with extensive cleaning sessions.”
Mr Seeley suggested that by doing these 12 steps throughout the week instead of on a Sunday, you can enjoy the weekend without completing time-consuming chores.
1. Do the bulk of your clothes washing earlier in the week
Wash the majority of your clothes on Mondays and Wednesdays to avoid the Sunday chore rush. This will help leave you with a more manageable laundry schedule.
2. Consider washing during off-peak hours
Wash during off-peak hours (typically between 10pm and 8am) to save on energy costs. Check with your energy provider for a cheaper running time that suits your routine.
3. Skip making the bed on Sunday morning
Remove your sheets on Sunday morning but don’t make your bed straightaway. It’s important that you leave your mattress to air before changing the sheets.
4. Wash at 60 degrees for optimal freshness
Washing at 60C is, usually, recommended for cleaning bedding and towels to kill bacteria. But remember that doing so can increase the cost of your wash by almost half than it would be at 40C, so ensure you can afford the added cost.
5. Consider your options when drying your linen
Choose the right drying method to align with your budget and environmental concerns. Tumble drying is quick but expensive. A heated airer or dryer can be an alternative in colder weather.
6. Dust before you hoover
While your washing machine is in action, take the opportunity to hoover and dust your bedroom. This prevents dust particles from settling on your freshly cleaned bedding.
7. Don’t forget about your light switches
Light switches and lamps are commonly forgotten about when it comes to cleaning but it’s these kinds of touchpoints that can harbour the most germs and bacteria.
8. Deep clean your bedroom carpets
You should hoover your bedroom carpet on a weekly basis and give it a deep carpet clean every Spring and Autumn.
9. Get under the bed
Depending on your bed frame, it can be relatively easy to hoover under the bed. It’s essential to take the opportunity to hoover under the bed to prevent the accumulation of bacteria, dust mites, and various harmful pathogens.
10. Don’t forget the headboard
If you have a hard-surfaced headboard, ensure to dust it while the bed linen is in the washing machine to avoid brushing the dust on your fresh sheets. For fabric headboards, spray an even distribution of fabric freshener.
11. Use a tennis ball and sock to make your lumpy pillows fluffy again
To make your bed feel like one from a five-star hotel you should fluff your pillows – it’s best to do this daily if possible while you are making your bed.
12. Change the sheets after you have refreshed the bed
Put on the fresh sheets in the afternoon once they are fully dry and fluffy. Use breathable materials for your bedding, such as cotton which will help regulate your body temperature and stop you from overheating.
