30 More One Minute Chores

My original post about chores that take one minute or less has become one of the more popular entries on HousewifeHowTos.com.

I think we’re all trying to find ways to squeeze in a little extra sumpin-sumpin between work, errands and cooking. Quick, one-minute chores are a great way to do just that, and most are so simple you can assign them to your kids when they whine about being bored on summer vacation.

1. Wipe smudges off the front door.
2. Wipe off your landline and/or cell phone.
3. Empty your vacuum dustbin or change the bag
4. Brush your pet’s back.
5. Use a lint roller on your sofa/chair cushions.
6. Pinch dead leaves off a houseplant.
7. Scoop dirty clothes from a bedroom floor.
8. Fill a trashcan with water to soak clean.
9. Wipe out your laundry basket with disinfectant.
10. Dust the top of your fridge.
11. Fill your dishwasher’s rinse aid with white vinegar.
12. Clean crumbs out of your silverware drawer.
13. Dust a room’s light bulbs while cool to maximize efficiency.
14. Plump a couple of pillows.
15. Wipe your front door’s kick plate and door handle.
16. Sweep dust from a dirty screen. (Old carpet pieces are great for this!)
17. Wipe grease from your stove knobs.
18. Clean crumbs from an unplugged toaster/toaster oven with a pastry brush.
19. Run a lemon slice in your garbage disposal to freshen it.
20. Put spare toilet paper in a bathroom.
21. Wipe the lint off the top of your dryer.
22. Put your reusable grocery sacks in a sink and fill with hot, soapy water.
23. Make some homemade air freshener.
24. Dust a room’s air vents and registers.
25. Change the battery in your smoke- or carbon-monoxide detector (and dust it!).
26. Put your family’s tennis shoes in the sunshine to deodorize.
27. Vacuum your pet’s bed.
28. Dust a ceiling fan.
29. Throw away expired food in your fridge.
30. Wipe down your patio or deck table with a clean, wet cloth.

The thing about one-minute chores is that they can be squeezed in throughout the day while you’re busy doing other things, too. Try a few while dinner is simmering, or when you’re on hold with the cable company trying to get your bill lowered. Do a couple as your coffee brews in the morning, or when they’re running yet another commercial break during your favorite TV show. They really do add up!

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