Things You Can Do at Home in Half a Minute – Part 1

Published by cravat | Filed under Buyer / Seller Tips, Miscellaneous, Real Estate

Even if you only have a half a minute to spare, you can accomplish these important chores. With a busy, overscheduled life we seldom have extra time to take care of anything. These quick chores will only take part of a moment of your time.

1. Empty the trash in the bathroom. - The small trash cans in our homes can sometimes be overlooked until they are overflowing. Make this chore easier and more quickly accomplished by storing extra liners in the bottom of the trash can. It will only take a moment to wrap up the used liner and open up the new one.

2. Dust the TV screen. - The television screen seems to always need a good dusting. Try a used dryer sheet to help keep dust from resettling.

3. Change the vacuum cleaner bag or empty the dirt bin. - Whether your vacuum cleaner is a bag-less or a bagged vacuum full of dirt puts more wear and tear on your machine. Take a moment and double check your bag or bin.

4. Clean a mirror. - Try using vinegar and newspaper to clean your mirror. The vinegar will help the mirror dry streak free. Newspaper will leave less fuzzy residue than paper towels.

5. Wipe down an appliance. - Take a moment and wipe down the outside of your dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, washing machine, or dryer. Don’t forget about the outward appearance of the machines you depend on. Wipe up spots and spills quickly, and your appliances will only need an occasional thorough wipe down.

6. Change the towels in a bathroom or in the kitchen. - Prevent cross-contamination of germs and bacteria by frequently changing hand towels and kitchen towels.

7. Test your smoke alarm. - Smoke alarms should be tested monthly and batteries should be replaced at least annually. Try testing the battery on the same day of the month to help you remember. Similarly you might replace the batteries yearly on a memorable date. Many people replace batteries when they change their clocks for Daylight Savings Time.

8. Dust air vents. - The vents and wall around the vents attracts dust. Take a few moments to wipe down the vents in a room or two.

9. Change the battery in a clock. - It may seem like a little thing, until you need to know the time.

10. Sprinkle baking soda into your trash can. - Occasionally sprinkling baking soda in your garbage will help prevent trash odors from overtaking your home.

11. Toss junk mail, catalogs, or magazines. - If stacks and piles of papers, magazines, and catalogs litter your home, try taking a few moments to throw out some junk paper. Get extra tips for reducing piles of paper in your home.

12. Treat a stain. - It only takes a few moments to remove many common stains. Try this list for stain removal.

13. Dust or water plants. - Keep plants healthy by remembering to dust and water plants regularly.

14. Wipe down a countertop. - The newest disinfectant wipes make it easy to quickly wipe down a countertop to prevent germs from spreading or food from sticking to your surfaces.

15. Wipe down the forgotten areas. - Wipe down door knobs, handles, switch plates, remote controls, and telephones. These often used items rarely get remembered when it’s time to clean. Take a few moments to quickly wipe them down.