What Is the “Closing Shift” Cleaning Method?
The “closing shift” method applies the same mentality to cleaning your home. By setting aside time each night to tackle a few household tasks, you avoid the exhausting need for frequent deep cleans. And as with retail or restaurant jobs, you get to start the day with a clean and tidy space, making your morning routine less stressful.
How To Create a Closing Shift Checklist
A successful closing shift cleaning routine prioritizes easy, simple tasks that allow you to wake up to a tidier home. Write the checklist on a notepad or dry erase board and set aside just 10 to 15 minutes to complete your chores. Get family members or roommates involved so you can divide and conquer.
The duties you include in your nightly closing shift are entirely up to you, but we’ve come up with a few ideas to help get you started: In the kitchen, clean the leftover dirty dishes in the sink or put them in the dishwasher and run a cycle. Wipe down the countertops and put away any stray items that have accumulated on them. In the living room, rearrange throw pillows and blankets, and return misplaced belongings to their proper homes.
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In the bathroom, wipe down frequently touched surfaces, such as countertops, faucets, and toilet handles. If it’s been a few days, swap out the hand towels. In the bedroom, toss dirty clothes into the laundry hamper, lay out your outfit for the next day, or declutter your nightstand.
Regardless of the tasks you choose, making sure they’re quick and easy to complete will help you keep up with your own version of a closing shift.
