Rule 10/10: How to make the house more organized with little effort

Rule 10/10: How to make the house more organized with little effort

It is not always necessary to spend hours cleaning and organizing the house to feel the difference. The 10/10 rule proposes a simple approach: dedicate only 10 minutes to 10 small tasks that, in the end, can leave several spaces of the house much more tidy and pleasant.

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25/09/2026
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Mariline Right Rodrigues

Com the daily routine, there is not enough time to give the house a deeper cleaning. In these cases, the important thing is to complete small tasks that make a big difference. 

 

It is from this perspective that the rule of 10/10 arises, according to Martha Stewart's website. The idea is simple: complete 10 tasks in 10 minutes. 

1. Bedside table

It is easy to reach the end of the day with half-water glasses, tangled loaders and unread books on the bedside table. 

By organizing this space sends a signal to your brain that the day is over, something that helps you relax faster. 

Remove everything, clean and leave only the essentials in sight. 

2. Entrance hall

Keys, letters, sunglasses, shoes scattered... all this can be seen in a lobby. 

Line up the shoes, get rid of the extra paperwork and put the keys on a hook or a small tray designated for that purpose.

3. Bathroom sink

You'd be surprised how peaceful your morning feels to see a clean and organized space. 

Remove all objects from the cabinet surface from the bathroom. Clean and put only essential items such as liquid soap, toothbrush, moisturizer and similar. The rest must be stored in the drawers. Use it to check the expiration dates and get rid of what doesn't matter. 

4. Working case

From invoices to empty jars of gel alcohol, your suitcase can easily accumulate junk and garbage. Remove everything, shake to remove the crumbs and clean the inside with a little disinfectant. 

5. Drawer of junk

You know that drawer from your house where you keep everything? It's time to organize it. The secret is to make it a useful space. Throw away the trash, see if the pens still write and group similar items. 

Reuse boxes you have in your house to create partitions. 

6. Refrigerator door

10 minutes is the ideal time to organize your refrigerator door. Remove everything and check the expiration dates. Clean the shelves with a mixture of cleansing alcohol, water and degreasing detergent. 

7. Centre tables

Remove all objects that create clutter from the center table. Leave only what matters, from the books that interest you, a candle or a vase with plants.

8. Computer

Organize your computer documents, keeping only the files you are working with visible at that time. 

Also take the opportunity to arrange for your secretary.

9. Drink cart

Clean the surface and organize the utensils. Group mugs, cups and throw away things that no longer make sense. 

10. Bathroom closet

If you start opening your bathroom closet all day long, maybe it's time to organize it. Remove the medicines on time and empty packages.

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