5 cleaning hacks for your Sunday reset

Why a Sunday reset matters for your week ahead 

Your Sunday reset is the time you spend preparing for the week ahead. Most often, this means cleaning and tidying your home, but it can also include completing admin tasks or ticking errands off your list.

Not only is a Sunday reset a great way to get on top of your household cleaning, it means that you can end the week on a positive, productive note and begin a new week with a clean space that’s free from clutter.

5 easy cleaning hacks to power through your Sunday reset

Once you get into the habit of a Sunday reset, you’ll never look back. Whether you give your space a quick tidy or a deep clean, make it part of your Sunday reset to prepare for the week ahead.

1. Plan your clean

Once you get into the habit of a Sunday reset, you’ll never look back. Whether you give your space a quick tidy or a deep clean, make it part of your Sunday reset to prepare for the week ahead.

2. Write a checklist for each room

Knowing how you plan to tackle each room can make cleaning easier. Write a general checklist or list of specific jobs for each room to stay on track.

3. Prepare your products

Make sure you have everything you need before you start cleaning. This includes cloths, sponges, brushes, sprays and cleaning solutions. If you have a cordless vacuum or floor cleaner, make sure it’s charged before you start cleaning.

4. Put on some music

Play some music or listen to a podcast to help you stay motivated and entertained while you clean.

5. Learn how to speed clean

Speed cleaning is a method for cleaning your home quickly and thoroughly. Once you know how to speed clean, your Sunday reset will take no time.

Sunday reset cleaning checklist

To make your reset easier, we’ve put together a cleaning checklist for each room. Follow these steps to clean each room thoroughly and refresh your space before the week ahead:

Kitchen and dining areas 

1. Wipe windows and glass surfaces. 
2. Wipe appliance doors and cupboard doors.
3. Declutter and dust surfaces – for kitchen counters, wipe away crumbs and other debris.
4. Clean the sink and kitchen counters with a cleaning spray.
5. Empty the bins and recycling.
6. Clean floors with a wet floor cleaner or vacuum.

Living room and lounge 

1. Wipe mirrors and windows.
2. Declutter and dust sideboards, side tables and coffee tables.
3. Wipe surfaces with cleaning spray.
4. For hard floors, clean with a floor cleaner; for hard floors, carpets and rugs, vacuum using the low cabinet adapter to clean underneath furniture.

Bedrooms

1. Strip bedding and put it in the washing machine.
2. Wipe mirrors and windows
3. Wipe wardrobe doors and door handles.
4. Declutter bedside tables or chests of drawers and dust.
5. Wipe surfaces with cleaning spray.
6. Put away laundry and shoes to clear the floor space.
7. Vacuum. 

Bathrooms

1. Declutter surfaces and dust.
2. Wipe mirrors, windows and glass surfaces.
3. Wipe cupboard doors.
4. Wipe the countertops, sink, bath and toilet seat.
5. Clean inside the toilet with bleach.
6. Clean the floor with a suitable floor cleaner.

Hallway, stairs and landing 

1. Wipe mirrors and windows.
2. Tidy sideboards or tables and dust surfaces.
3. Put away shoes, umbrellas and any miscellaneous items that have gathered over the week.
4. For carpets, vacuum; for wooden floors, clean with a floor cleaner. A lightweight and portable machine like the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute vacuum is easy to manoeuvre around your home.

How to create a Sunday reset routine that sticks 

A routine that works for you can be easier to stick to. Here are a few things to consider:

• Choose a time of day that suits you. If you want to get your Sunday reset out of the way, clean in the morning; if you’d rather sleep in on a Sunday, clean in the afternoon.

• Prioritise high traffic areas. If you don’t have time for a full Sunday reset, focus on areas with more visible clutter or those that require regular cleaning, like your kitchen and bathrooms.

• Don’t skip your workspace. The cleanliness of your office can have a big impact on your productivity throughout the week, so make sure you tidy your office if you work from home.