Daily and Weekly Cleaning in the Bedroom.

  I’ve found that a tidy bedroom gives me a sense of peace, even when the rest of my house is cluttered. It is a sanctuary where I can unwind between household chores, after preparing a meal, and at the end of a hectic day. 

Here is a list of the things I do daily and weekly in the bedroom:

Make the bed instead of leaving it a mess of bedsheets. Laying the blankets flat and smooth gives the room a sense of order. Fluff a few pillows, and it is a nice place to read a book or take a nap. 

Tidy up your tabletops and get rid of any clutter.  Put your drinking glasses, extra reading glasses, and lotion in their designated spots. 

Put away clean clothes in the closet or dresser drawers. Gather dirty laundry as well. 

Check the flower water. I like flowers in our bedroom.

Put away jewelry or accessories. I have found the quickest way to lose an earring or a sweater clip is to leave it lying out. I invested in a small but easily organized box for all of my "bling".

This entire process takes less than 10 minutes. 

Weekly bedroom cleaning takes a bit longer, but with an already tidy room, it goes quite fast. 

Every Sunday, we remove the bed sheets and wash everything except the comforter. Within two hours, the sheets and comforter are neatly put back on the bed.  I also:

• Wash all throw blankets. 
• Dust all of the bedroom furniture and picture frames.                    
• Organize and tidy up messy dresser drawers.
• Wash other clothes, including the bathrobe, and restart the washing machine. 
• While the bedsheets and blankets wash and dry, do other chores around the house. 

I read somewhere that our washing machines and dishwashers are like household assistants. Keep them occupied while you focus on other tasks. 

The cards you see are taped to the side of my dresser. This way, on days when the mental fatigue is high, I can glance at my list and maintain focus. If I’m sick, my husband and son can easily view the cards and understand my daily and weekly routine. This reduces the mental burden of creating a separate list for them and worrying about forgetting a task.  

Our bedroom stays a pleasant place to rest and relax.  Five small tasks daily and six tasks weekly. Easy peasy. 

What strategies or routines do you use to keep your bedroom a sanctuary of rest?