Big weekend cleans are hard to keep up with. A short job each day is much easier. Here is our seven-day reset, and yes, it matches the shelves in our shop.
Monday: ten minutes for you
Start the week with a long shower and a scalp scrub, and actually put on the moisturizer. A good week starts with you.
Tuesday: one kitchen job
Oil the cutting boards, wipe the fridge door handles and throw out one thing that is past its date.
Wednesday: change a filter
Swap the vacuum filter, wipe the bug zapper tray or charge the gadgets you always forget about.
Thursday: press the test button
Test the smoke and CO alarm. It takes ten seconds. Then check that the fire blanket is still on its hook.
Friday: the car or the go-bag
Check tire pressure on a cold morning and make sure the roadside kit is still in the trunk before weekend plans.
Saturday: grooming day
Brush the dog or cat, check their ears and eyes, and trim nails if needed. Finish with a treat.
Sunday: update and learn
Let the laptop install its updates, run a security scan, and spend ten minutes on that language app you keep meaning to open.
This article is general information, not professional advice. For building-specific fire safety questions, contact your landlord or the FDNY.
