Summary: I am often asked how I get – and stay – organised, specifically what I do in my own home on a regular basis to keep it organised. So here it is ! The things I do on a daily, weekly, monthly, six monthly and yearly basis to keep my home in top organisational shape! Daily Home Organising Tasks Open and sort mail Pick up items off the floor/stairs/coffee table and return to their rightful home Make and pack lunches Make beds Put dirty clothes in washing basket Wash clothes (usually every second day) Check my schedule a few days in advance Weekly Home Organising Tasks Grocery shop Fill out forms from school and return Fill out any forms (eg health rebate forms) and post Recycle newspapers and magazines File tax related papers in one area of my filing cabinet (ready to sort at tax time) Pay bills and file if I need to keep them Shred papers with personal details attached Monthly Home Organising Tasks I choose one space in my home and throughly organise it. This usually happens on a weekend when I’m happy to potter and organise. I might decide to organise my linen or laundry cupboard, Mr 6′s clothes, my office cupboard, our bedroom – whichever space takes my fancy. If I choose a whole room I: Pick items up off the floor and put them away Clear any flat surface and wipe them down Straighten the bed Donate unwanted items Throw out rubbish Six Monthly Home Organising Tasks Rotate clothes with the season and donate unworn/unused items Check towels and blankets for wear Check tax documentation to make sure I’m on track Completely organise my pantry – cull out-of-date food, distill dry food into storage containers, reorganise to suit our needs Yearly Home Organising Tasks Do tax Cull toys ready for Christmas Clean curtains and blinds Have carpet and sofa professionally cleaned There are bound to be things on this list that you don’t need to do – and others you need to add. That’s OK! Different households need different things done but this rough guide should hopefully help you! We’d love to know if you have certain tasks you do to keep your home organised! Until next time, happy organising!
