An exciting new concept for keeping your home clean went viral on TikTok for good reason. It’s called the “Closing Shift” cleaning method, and it will help you keep your home clean and organized. Furthermore, you might be doing it and not even know you are, but we have some tips to make things easier and more efficient.
Let’s face it: we all want to keep our homes clean and organized, but it’s not always easy with our hectic lifestyles. That’s why when I discovered the “closing shift” cleaning method, I knew I had to share because I do, and it works!
Below, you’ll discover what it is, how to use it, and tips for making your chores easier and more efficient.
What is The “Closing Shift” Cleaning Method
I’m sure most of us have heard the term “closing shift,” which is primarily used in the customer care and restaurant industry. The closing shift is largely responsible for ensuring everything is in its place for the morning shift. Typically, this includes cleaning, organizing, and basic prep for the next day.
Now, translate these chores to your home. Think about what chores you must do so your morning runs smoothly and everything is tidy for the day ahead. Moreover, many of us worked the closing shift and never realized its impact on our lives.
It seems easy enough, but wait. There’s a little more to it than that. It’s essential to have a in place so you don’t become overwhelmed. When researching this hashtag on social media, you’ll find that everyone has a method that works best for them. With these tips, you can make a closing shift experience that works best for you.
How The “Closing Shift” Method Became Viral
Below, you can see provides us with some great closing shift ideas.
Step One – The Kitchen: Closing Shift Cleaning Recommendations
Walk around your home and determine which room needs the most attention in terms of cleaning or organizing. You might want to start in the play area if you have children. Conversely, if you have pets, you might want to start by vacuuming and picking up their toys.
Most of us have kitchen messes during the day, so that’s a good place to start. Below, you’ll find five easy steps to a clean kitchen.
- Wash all dishes in the sink or turn the dishwasher on
- Wipe down the table, cleaning crumbs, spills, etc
- Vacuum under the table and kitchen floor (this is why I love my cordless vacuum cleaner. It’s a must, especially for closing shift chores.
- Wipe fingerprints off appliances and wipe down the stovetop
- Wipe down kitchen countertops
- Turn off all lights – the kitchen is clean and ready for tomorrow
Step Two: The Office
My office can get a bit messy at the end of the day. Typically, these are the closing shift things I do to keep it clean for the next day.
- Tidy all the papers on your desk, including mail, and deal with them in the morning.
- Feather dust around, especially on tops of your desk and furniture
- Vacuum around walked-in areas. My darling poodle Oliver leaves cookie bone trails around, which is a must-do chore. Again, my cordless vacuum cleaner to the rescue!
Fortunately, our office space is easier to keep tidy and quicker. Now, your closing shift efforts are paying off!
Step Three: Bathrooms
The bathrooms always need a good perking up at the end of the day. It’s a closing shift must! It’s always a good idea to tidy up for the next day with simple steps.
- Wipe down bathroom countertops. I like using a good antibacterial bathroom cleaner, and my favorite is Microban 24-Hour Bathroom Cleaner and Sanitizing Spray. I always buy the four-pack as I have three bathrooms.
- Vacuum the bathroom floor. Typically, it’s mostly hair and some dust, but it’s also a good way to keep floor mats clean.
- Wipe down mirrors
- I like to spray down my bathtub after each shower. You can use Microban for that, too.
Ideally, this should take 10-15 minutes. Your bathroom is now nice and tidy and ready for tomorrow.
Step Four: Open Living Areas
Now, it’s time to finish up with your closing shift routine. For instance, any open areas in your home, like your living room, den, etc., typically need about 15 minutes to be ready for the next day.
- Pick up toys or items lying around. Make sure you have some good storage bins ready for them.
- Arrange sofa pillows and couch cushions and stow away quilts or blankets.
- Use the Swiffer Duster Heavy Duty 3 ft Extendable Handle to gather dust from the day. I love mine and use it for so many things around the house.
- Spot vacuum any area rugs
Cleaning up open living areas should take about 15 minutes. Moreover, using the closing shift method to keep your home clean is a brilliant idea and makes cleaning much easier.
Step Five: The Final Closing Method Phase
Finally, if you have little ones, organizing their lunches and prepping for the morning is a good idea. Of course, you can prep things like clothes, bookbags, etc. This way, you don’t need to hurry around in the morning.
Moreover, if you don’t have little ones and want to chill and relax, light some candles, read a book, or binge-watch your favorite show. Conversely, you can head off to bed confidently, knowing that your closing shift chores are done and you are ready to take on the day ahead.
