Messy home? Do these 2 things every day.
They’re not magic—but make a impact
You’re spending more time at home—but it still feels chaotic.
That’s totally normal. And totally frustrating.
That feeling is what nudged many of us to start making small changes.
Because more time at home doesn’t magically make it tidier.
But there are tiny habits that make a real difference.
And it starts with just two.
They’re quick. They’re doable.
And if you do them most days (not even perfectly), they’ll shift the way your home feels.
Let’s get into it.
1. Do your dishes
Once a day. That’s the goal.
Not every dish, perfectly—just a daily rhythm that works for you.
Run the dishwasher at night? Empty it in the morning.
No dishwasher? Wash what you can while dinner cooks, then finish after eating.
Behind? No shame. Day One always takes a bit longer.
By Day Three, you’ll feel the difference.
Fewer dishes = calmer kitchen = calmer you.
2. Do a 5-minute pickup
This isn’t a deep clean. And it’s not “shove it all in a basket.”
It’s five real minutes of putting things back where they belong.
Set a timer for 5 minutes
Start in your most visible space
Put things away—no judgment, no perfection
Do it solo or with your crew (5 minutes x 3 people = 15 minutes of impact 👏)
And yes—you can stop when the timer dings.
But wait—can it really be that simple?
Not everything—no. But this is where real change begins.
✔ Every clean home has people doing the dishes.
✔ Every tidy home has people putting things away.
You don’t need a full weekend or a perfect plan.
You just need two small, repeatable wins.
Once they’re habits, they unlock everything else.