Clean something for just 5 minutes

At the end of a work week, the last thing you feel like doing is heading home to start the ‘weekend shift’ of housework.

Instead, aim for five minutes of tidying or cleaning each day to reduce the overwhelm: even better if you can get your partner or kids to join the fun.

The five-minute approach to cleaning is as simple as it sounds: set a timer for five minutes and get to it!

Each of these tasks can be ticked off in five minutes with ease:

1. Do a quick sweep. This not only keeps your area free of crumbs and dust, it also keeps pests down.

2. Fill the dishwasher with dirty dishes and hit go.

3. Wipe your kitchen benches down.

4. Put clean dishes away in the cupboards.

5. Go through the fridge and get rid of unwanted food.

6. Give the toilet a quick scrub and wipe over the bathroom sink and counters.

7. Make your bed.

8. Put on a load of laundry.