ONE-MINUTE Habits For A Tidy & Clutter-Free Home (+20 Ideas!)

1-minute habits have been a GAME-CHANGER for me when it comes to consistently keeping my home clean and tidy, so in this video, I’m sharing 23 of my favorite quick and easy tidy home habits with you! These are the exact tidy hacks and habits that I use to keep my home organized so it never gets to a point where it feels overwhelming. 🏠
► 23 ONE-MINUTE TIDY HOME HABITS
» The one-minute rule [0:00]
» Never Leave a room empty-handed [0:32]
» Empty the car entirely when you arrive home [1:13]
» Throw out any expired leftovers/food [1:56]
» Tidy your bathroom counter [2:31]
» Make your bed daily [2:59]
» The one-touch rule [3:18]
» Switch out the empty toilet paper roll [4:33]
» Designate a drop zone [5:02]
» Open packages and break them down [5:29]
» Wash your cutting board after using [5:45]
» Reset your workspace [6:21]
» Decant pantry items [6:56]
» 60 second tidy before guests [7:28]
» Put your shoes, coat, and bag away [8:08]
» Clear the kitchen counter [8:30]
» Deal with your mail [9:02]
» Wipe the table after you eat [9:21]
» Write it down [9:43]
» Scan receipts and toss them [10:08]
» Toss dying flowers [10:37]
» Have designated “Spots” for things [11:11]
» Squeegee the shower door [11:54]
» Tidy your couch after use [12:20]
» Final thoughts [13:01]
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[@AshlynneEaton]

What are some of your favorite one-minute habits that help keep your home tidy? 🤍

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Cleaning the closet.

[@gill77771]

I leave the drawer/ cupboard doors etc open until I keep away the item I've taken out. It drives me crazy to see it open, so I'll keep away the item for sure!

[@shelbywhitehead925]

I keep a box or bag in my closet where I put donations in- whether it’s an clothing item that no longer fits/ stationary items/ unused kitchen utensils nothing is to small to declutter ☺️ and when the box is full I donate it

[@Klara_is_finding_herself]

Definitely the one touch rule ❤

[@MmM20978]

Thx Ashlynne, very helpful.

[@anupriya6248]

Having a fixed spot for everything makes cleaning so much quicker

[@hayleyblake3311]

My friends and family always ask how I have the time to keep my house so tidy, and I swear I don’t even feel like I clean because I do so many little habits like this! My space never gets out of control messy, so I rarely spend a long time cleaning.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Yes!! 🙌 So with you on this, I’m the same way!

[@GriBlanco]

Do you have children?

[@hayleyblake3311]

@@GriBlanco yes two! A 6 month old and 2 year old.

[@GetElevatedWithMe]

This is exactly what I needed to read!! Thank you! I don’t know how people do it but between your comment and her video it’s totally possible. Seemed like a dream :)

[@aprilspeakslife6994]

​@@hayleyblake3311after knowing this, I am inspired 😊

[@nilagetter1705]

When my children were small, I worked long hours on the weekend. On Monday after dinner, we had 15 minute pick up. We each had a job- dishes, vacuum, pick up, dust. We played upbeat music and set the timer. It was amazing how much we accomplished in 15 minutes!

[@yourfairygodmother3468]

That's amazing!

[@amyhamaker7803]

In smaller spaces, like a messy bathroom counter, I’ll use a 5-second rule that’s sort of like the minute rule: if it would take me 5 seconds or less to put something away, do it now; if it would take longer, I can decide when to do it. I count down from 5 as I start putting something away and then restart the count when I pick up another item. It’s truly amazing how a few seconds clears a space right up.

[@DonnaAskins]

That countdown is a great idea. Thanks!

[@donnabolt5847]

Every Wednesday I do a reset in my home. I just go through the whole house and wipe/pick up what I haven't gotten to yet. It's hard with 5 kids home 24/7 with homeschool. It's not laziness- it's my chronic illness that's so aggressive that's interfering with my ability to have it spotless. I liked your video. Great tips and not judging. You never know why someone's home is the way it is. I agree on the counters! And bed making. Huge difference just in that.

[@DonnaAskins]

You can prevent a lot of hair in the shower by brushing your hair right before you step in. My hairdresser gave me this tip. That one is less than a minute.

[@sreyphon-thill3297]

The fact that I was already doing these things makes me smile 😊 Tfs

[@donnamarie3930]

I take photos of my rooms and that shows me the clutter that needs removed. Sometimes we do not see it because it becomes part of the background.

[@rosieroberts6738]

I’ve done ALL….of these items ALWAYS…for years!!! It really helps keep a tidy home!!!😊❤

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Thank-you, it took me awhile to figure these all out for myself but I did and my home is a lovely refuge. I’m sending this to my three young adult children. A big one is processing the mail immediately and dealing with action items right away. This is a big anxiety reliever. It seems hard but it makes things better if we will just do it as a habit.

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

A number of new tips for me. Thank you. Some tips will not apply in tropical countries with humid weather. Used 🧥 👟 are better left to air or aerated in between use instead of placed in closed closets.

[@ShakeMyWay]

Great list! Took me many years to learn these on my own, but now my home is a beautiful sanctuary!

[@NoodlesMusings]

I am seeing the effects of having NOT done this for 2 weeks. I have to spend a long time tidying and cleaning today. Dishes, fridge dated food, amazon packaging and some returns. Some shopping not packed away. Dresser/bathroom littered with products, piles of mail etc etc. I have had a realisation today, i need to follow your advice. My mind is blown 😅

[@lisapitts9518]

Great video! I am a housewife, he works from home. There are certain things I do daily so it dosen't build up. Then there are things I do once or twice a week so our home stays neat & clean. I find it is much easier than letting things get behind and having a lot of stuff to do.

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s so awesome!! 🤍

[@emmsue1053]

Great video, my Gran used to say the same as you, "never leave a room empty handed" .. I tend to do little things as a habit & also do half an hour or so every morning & evening. It isn't a show home but we are usually tidy! Love the genius idea of scanning receipts, I have a filing cabinet thing at the mo but I'm going to work on that!!

[@juliejames3338]

thanks ashlynne; lots of things to bear in mind, as i reach for the duster and sort out my work space;thanks for the inspiration

[@tinalee8422]

Dude - great video. Very helpful tips such as putting shoes, coats, bags away away as soon as you get in the door. Resetting all the spaces as frequently as possible. I laughed when you said, "60 second touch up before guests" ... 60 seconds?! More like 60 minutes over here! Lol. Hope to continue working on building up these small habits. Thanks for sharing.

[@klaudiajanikova]

I’m so proud of myself that I’m doing most of these things ☺️ years ago I used to be messy until I realised it’s double work to clean after. 🙈😁

[@Simplyluvly]

I've already done it even before realizing it. It makes me better and the home looks tidier.

[@ladybethia5457]

Great video! Loved the part about not leaving the next person having to put the toilet paper on the holder! So thankful when others do the same!😄Thank you and God bless you!🌻

[@chrisperry9484]

As a man follower to your channel I can say your video's are amazing

[@thamingobeni7075]

Great video Ashlynne .I'll re-watch with my kids aged 5 and 10. They help me keep the house tidy 😊

[@peachphs]

Loved this video ❤ I started doing most of these habits years ago when I realised living in my clutter was not helping my anxiety or stress levels and you’re so right, a clutter free home, workspace and car is so nice and makes living life less stressful. My husband used to think I’m being unnecessarily extra, but he’s since understood that I just hate having things pile up and having to clean up a big mess.

[@AshlynneEaton]

Love that!! My husband is the same way! And it’s been cool to see him get on board with everything 🤍

[@andrearouwhorst2096]

Love the "one touch" rule.. thank you!

[@hannahmilich8253]

This is one of my favorite videos from you. Your house looks like a really calm space 😊

[@randomyoutubeperson6954]

Great tips thank you! For Mums/Parents a great tip although double handling, is pretty cane drop baskets (because NOTHING I say or do has my kids stop dumping things) as drop zones & drop a throw rug that drapes off of it. BTW I do (like a broken habit) continue to try & help them form habits, shoes in the tub not next to it etc 😅

[@edflaherty1887]

When I come home I always put my wallet on the shelf in the foyer closet & the keys go on a small hook on the inside of the foyer closet door. Special tickets for concerts , the train, sports events , ect. go in the same place in a kitchen cabinet. Receipts from recent purchases also go in the same place in case I need to return them . Basically use the same place for various important items so you know where they are at all times . Also, empty the clothes dryer and dishwasher soon after they turn off.

[@Elaine-qn7ls]

And clean out the dryer lint scree.

[@VicandMikesMom]

I love your channel it’s so nice listening to your nice calm voice you get straight to the point rate decluttering and organizing tips I get so inspired by you. Thank you.💎💎💎

[@sfizohremja]

I like this video mainly because most of these tasks are really 1 minute. I often see such videos with tips that take way more time:)

[@Treesa928]

Clean as I go. I have a bag or basket with me so i can take items with me that don’t belong on the main level or room. I wipe down surfaces often, including sweeping and mopping my floors on each level. Putting clothes away after the dryer cycle ends. Garbage is taken to the bin after I tie it closed. There’s so many things that make my life easier.

[@kellyh3544]

Omg I do this everyday! 🎉😊

[@susannebrule3160]

Thank you for your tips on keeping your house tidy.

[@robinsmith4499]

This is a childhood habit that has continued into my sixty’s. 👍🏻👍🏻😉

[@lissetsanchez5316]

Thank you Ashlynne! These are really applicable and easy to follow habits.

[@MmM20978]

I like two cutting boards. One for meat and one for veggies. Always plastic.

[@marilynmouton9818]

Great plan. I am onto this one 🎉

[@VidaCalmaeOrganizada]

Great tips. I apply them all 👌

[@sophiehalebrown]

This is a great list! I’m impressed by the number that I’ve started implementing on my own over the last couple of years, and this video gave me ideas for some new ones too! Thank you! Ever since I started doing these small cleans my space has stayed at a manageable level. Adding in a few more of these my space is going to look amazing!

[@huskysc7415]

Excellent. Thanks!

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

Genius ideas!

[@plumeriajoy]

Good job lady! The Quicker you talk the less am inclined to listen. Good content. Thanks!😂

[@rife580]

وااو شكرا لك على هذا الفيديو المفيد لقد تعلمت الكثير ❤😊

[@dchrysostom]

Your home is looking so beautiful… I love your style… so proud of you young people. Sending love from Canada,,,

[@ellahnokane4536]

Love the one touch rule it’s what I struggle with

[@SueBrown-ny5mu]

I love leftovers!

[@bitrudder3792]

Scan/screenshot and print receipts, stapling the original to it, for items with a warranty and file immediately with something that clearly identifies the product in your warranty file. When something breaks before it should, this makes it easy peasy to return/repair it (even if the ink on the receipt has faded out!). In fact, I have one such broken item to deal with today! It could have been a hassle with a loss of about $20 if that wasn't my routine. Boldly writing the expiration makes it easy to purge when no longer needed.

[@AhaYAHCreations]

This is a very creative content Ashlynne. I love the leftover declutter from the fridge, it helps my fridge look clean and fresh

[@AshlynneEaton]

Love that! It makes such a difference 🤍

[@christianaudigier19]

Great video Ashlynne!

[@flowmovementtherapy2096]

I realize that I do pretty much all of these automatically because I've chosen to teach myself to do them. The frustration is my ADHD partner does absolutely none of them and it drove me mad until I understood his ADHD. Now we have one designated space where he can go full gremlin mode and I can maintain the order in all the other rooms. It saved my relationship and from me feeling resentful about doing all the work keeping our home manageable and presentable.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Ashlynne happy Thursday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@debbieray7563]

So many great ideas! Some I do, some I needed the reminder ❤

[@merrivideo]

Great list. Thank you

[@indiramichaelahealey5156]

I know this is not the point of this vlog but I really like your design style (earthy tones and white), really looks nice.

[@gonquial35]

Great video! I will apply all these tips.

[@franceshanna3724]

I have been doing all of these one minute habits except for two...reading mail as soon as I get it. Probably because it means I have to deal with it immediately. Also, putting worn clothes away. I don't have space to hang them with my clean clothes so I am guilty of leaving them on the chair in my bedroom. I leave them there until I do a wash dedicated to their colour (whites, coloureds or blacks) and then wash them regardless. Such great , do-able tips btw, I should share this with my sons...

[@shruthyg]

Very useful content. Thank you!!!

[@adrianaricalde2905]

I am so happy that I do almost all of them ❤

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s so awesome!!

[@BethMJones]

Loved this. Thanks for the quick tips to make a clean, tidy, cozy home. ❤

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@boubakar5168]

De très bonnes idées bravo ashlynne 😊

[@BAW47]

These are so good. Im guilty of so many and tbey are so simple

[@user-lx3kx1ty5h]

First time seeing your channel and this was the video that introduced me!! LOVE all the habits and I’ve started implementing them the day I watched this. Nevertheless it’s helped me maintain a cleaner home and a happy hubby that appreciates not having to do a ton of dishes at the end of the day 😅

[@brianpulliam1100]

I would love to implement the one touch rule for dishes. Dishes seem like a neverending battle for me.

[@AshlynneEaton]

It’s a game changer!!

[@victoriaoconnor3688]

Ugh same. I feel like I'm at war with the dishes lol getting better though! I'm enjoying the end results of clear counters and a clean sink

[@lenarettke6708]

Oh me too! Dishes and laundry are both neverending battles for me! 😭

[@hameley12]

Same at my apartment, even though it is only three of us. I always end up washing the dishes and, or cleaning out the fridge and freezer. I'm looking forward to renting on my own. I've been setting up task lists on the fridge door so everyone takes turns. But my roommates don't go through it. Thanks to Ashlynne, my sanity has stayed intact. I love her advice!

[@HereIAm247]

Same - I *hate* dishes. But I noticed that when I live with others, I naturally tend to pick up and tidy, and I have little problems doing the dishes. I think I have to create an imaginary roommate or partner, then it will just happen. 😂

[@MinimalistLil]

I do all those things! 😁 Love this video Ashlynne!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Love that so much!!

[@marcelarice3025]

This is my first video of your I watched. Loved it. New subscribers!!!

[@shoppingislifeuk]

Thank you

[@pearlsofpurpose]

Great info😊

[@denarupp991]

Great ideas!

[@klomax7089]

Great video 👍🏾

[@mariaborden7]

Love these ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@AshlynneEaton]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@elizabethtrihub8047]

Great advice!! I been implementing this more and more. people always comment " how do you do it? When do you find the time?'". TY

[@lenoniecramer-fs4ml]

I do all of them thanks so much love this video❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcelineleee]

Love it!😊😊😊😊

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I am a new subscriber, it find your attitude about tidy as you go simply perfect.. I am 66 years old and I never have a tidy house. I want one but alas I do not have great habits. I flit about getting not much of any thing done. I will get better. I know it. I do the T.P thing with regularly.. that is good, I do not make the bed daily, only if I am the last one out of the bed. My Mr. Does that. I really want to have many great habits and I can, day by day. Off to clean out the fridge.

[@emacwakeup]

The more you do it, the more it becomes a habit and automatic where you won't need to think about it. Good luck :)

[@QuickSticks8771]

Finally an honest comment from a person the video was intended for

[@heidifrick4400]

Love it!

[@beavadakkoot]

I already naturally have most of these habits, so our house is always tidy. Only problem is the dishes which is my hubby's duty since I get an allergic reaction to the dish soap and we don't have space for a dish washer 😂 😂 😂

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Such an amazing job, Ashlynne!❤❤

[@AshlynneEaton]

Thank you!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You’re welcome!

[@sylviacrowley2331]

OHIO: Only Handle It Once!! Good motto to embrace!

[@HeronCoyote1234]

To flatten a cardboard box without a knife, turn it upside down, and step on it…hard. It’s also a good way to get out some aggression.

[@misorixious]

Ashlynne u r such a sweet person love you so much you r sunshine in our lives with so many beautiful videos!

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

These are great tips! I just subscribed!😊

[@Realmikesambo]

We could totally be roomies! Great habits I use every day! I do need some motivation to deep clean bathrooms. They are so disgusting!

[@ESL_Jigsaws]

This is a great summary video of how to keep a home tidy. Would make a great addition to premarital counselling. Perhaps you could make four shorter videos of these tips with the same audio and images of men doing the tasks discussed?

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

I never get tired of watching your videos it's honestly addictive 💕💒🌟⚜️👑🥝🥰💖🌷🤭🌸✨😊🍓📌🎂🎉😊❤😊❤

[@AshlynneEaton]

Aww you’re too sweet!! 😘🤍

[@JFlocRNa]

I do the majority of these things as well. If something crops up, I say to myself, "Can I do this now?" and if so, I try to do it, otherwise it's so easy to put stuff off. I try to clean up as I prepare and cook meals, then there's less to do afterwards.

[@hrh4773]

Great video. I am a candlemaker and was wondering where you purchased the beautiful amber candle jar from please Ashlynne 🙂

[@leahvincerouse]

Oh where did you get your pillows for your bed? The one with the fringes and tassels. So pretty!

[@emmyjoyful1]

My house is out of control and I have read all the books and watched all the YT videos, nothing has helped much. But this makes sense to me. One minute. I think I can do one minute. I'll give it a try. TY

[@wendyduncan9084]

How did the minute go? Please let me know what you chose first. We are near the end of a bathroom renovation so I’m a bit overwhelmed by the chaos.

[@emmyjoyful1]

My one minute tasks were "easy" things like prepping a sink full of dishes to wash, wiping down the bathroom counter, make my bed, pull a few weeds. Not much else. As soon as I "mastered" a few one minute tasks per day, my adhd brain got bored with it and I forgot about the whole idea. :( But I'll try again.

[@wendyduncan9084]

@@emmyjoyful1 I’m rocking that ADHD neuro life too. What if you habit stacked with things either already in place or with something you love? I’m trying time blocking so it’s predictable. A hey this is what you do everyday at this time kind of thing. Read, yoga, house love. I know I won’t miss yoga so I put it right after it. Plus already sweaty and in clothes I can move in.

[@butterflyjessica1]

Very helpful!! Random question 😬 Where did you get your bed from? 😃

[@daisybuchanan5378]

I like to wipe the bathroom sinks, counters, and toilet exterior with a cleaning wipe each day. I dry the mirror with my damp towel, as well as the shower door after using squeegee.

[@mim_ayesha]

❤ so cool

[@Oakcitymedia]

If only this worked for a family. It’s easy when it’s yourself or a couple. I live with my bro and 2 sis and our mom. We all clean everyday

[@sterntaler64]

"Exspired" food can still be consumed for a few days - as long as it's smelling good, has no mold or blown up package.

[@MariekeL]

As a neat person, it's nice to see that I already do all of those things as a habit! But living with a naturally messy partner I feel like I do things double. Have any tips in that regard maybe?

[@AshlynneEaton]

Get them on board, it might take time, but tidying should be a team effort 🤍

[@MariekeL]

@@AshlynneEaton I've been trying that for about 2 years now. Trying to give the good example, asking to do the small tasks, implementing the 1 minute rule. It just doesn't come naturally to them like it does to me. They just care less about clutter than I do. I do these things naturally, I've always been like this. It's just annoying to always remind and ask 🤣

[@pinkgirlygirl7]

I’ve been married for 31 years this month and my husband still hasn’t learned how to be tidy or pick up after himself 🤪 but he works 12 hour shifts so I’m the one who keeps the house clean . So I try not to complain 😊

[@hanibee22]

@@MariekeLjust a reminder don’t get it over to your head and stressed your self out okay! No matter how much we encourage them they would never change, so stop reminding them all together, cause as long as we keep nagging them unfortunately it put a lot of stress to us! And that is just too tiring to deal with. Just do what you do without having a second thoughts that they should pick up after themselves instead, its draining having that thought every time 😌 Hopefully as time goes on no more nagging no more forcing, they’ll want to try to do it themselves, not because we purposely show them that good act, but make it happened cause they were inspired by it. It will take a long time, but for now do what you can control and let go of what you can’t control, that is letting go of our expectation you have on them and don’t try to change them as they are out of our control. Cheers

[@francoiselafferty-hancock5112]

That's such a lovely living room! Is the artwork a tv screen or actual art? I love it! The one minute rule is such a good idea. I've been trying to create new little habits and was looking at Kaizen principles and the whole 1% improvement approach and have started making sure every night I gather the remotes and put on the TV console. Has been saving so much time as we're not spending time hunting for it. I don't agree with bed making as that just seems pointless to me, but love all your other tips ☺️

[@AshlynneEaton]

It’s a Samsung frame TV, so it’s designed to display art went on “rest mode”. And love the 1% improvement concept!

[@francoiselafferty-hancock5112]

@@AshlynneEaton oh thanks so much for your response ☺️ Am really enjoying your videos!

[@chillibird2511]

I double check during the tidying up that I've done my tasks and not forgotten part of it. I can then cross them off my list. Clothes I can wear again I note where I put them in the closet.

[@Brazilian202]

Where did you get the wood bowl on the entry table? TY

[@taylorreilly5949]

Hey! I love the tips! Thank you for sharing. I would love to know where you got your loose leaf tea organizer jars. So so cute. P.s you have inspired me to make the shift to loose leaf tea only :)

[@raymondmonaghan4112]

Hi there sweetie pie hope you are well great ideas yes I make sure my kitchen lounge room and bathroom is clean before I go to bed it is good start to the day love from Eugenie your friend xxx 💓🎇🌟🌹