Episode 40: Magazine Moments - Weekend Cleaning Habits

Episode Summary

Julie and Janis dive back into "Magazine Moments" territory. This episode they're breaking down weekend cleaning habits that won't make you want to hide under your (hopefully weekly-washed) sheets! 

The JJs tackle two articles about Saturday and Sunday cleaning routines, sharing their own hilarious cleaning confessions along the way. Spoiler alert: Janis's Chromecast remote will never be white again, and Julie admits she's terrible at taking her shoes off at the door.

Key Topics & Timestamps

Saturday Cleaning List (00:48 - 10:02)

Source: Southern Living - "6 Things You Should Clean Every Saturday"

1. Weekly Bedding Changes (01:39 - 03:00)
   • Plot twist: Skin mites are having parties while you sleep
   • "They come, and they have fun, and they create" —Janis 
2. Frequently Touched Surfaces (03:14 - 04:13)
   • RIP Janis's Chromecast remote buttons (they're no longer white and never will be again)
   • Don't forget BOTH sides of doorknobs!
3. Trash Can Deep Clean (04:22 - 05:30)
   • Julie's take: "Do I clean my trash cans weekly? No. [Laughing] Empty them weekly. But do I clean them weekly? Probably not."
4. Bathroom Blitz (05:53 - 07:27)
   • Enter the legendary Swish and Swipe method!
   • Julie's pro tip: A couple minutes of daily maintenance beats hours of deep cleaning
5. Kitchen Basics (07:47 - 09:21)
   • The dreaded teenager microwave situation at Julie's daughter's house
   • "They just put it in. They cook it, they grab it and go."
6. Floor Reset (09:31 - 10:47)
   • Remember: "The floor is not a storage space"
   • Julie's confession about shoe removal habits: "I say we... I mean he. I'm really bad about it. [Laughing]"

Sunday Prep List (10:58 - 17:20)

Source: The Spruce - "8 Things You Should Clean Every Sunday"

1. Entryway Reset (11:12 - 12:32)
   • Julie's donation station wisdom and local charity shop advocacy
2. Home Office Tidy (12:48 - 13:32)
   • Julie's water cup mystery solved: "No wonder I couldn't find one downstairs. They're all on my desk."
3. Bedding Again (13:48 - 14:06)
   • Because those skin mites don't take weekends off
4. Bathroom Round Two (14:55 - 15:26)
   • Julie's Norwex glass cloth game is strong
5. Kitchen Counters (15:53 - 16:21)
   • If you cook, you clean (revolutionary concept!)
6. Laundry Catch-Up (16:21 - 16:23)
   • Sunday prep for Monday success

Making It Work for Real Families (17:51 - 19:00)

• Assign tasks by day instead of cramming into weekends
• Get the kids involved: "Max, you're in charge of wiping down all the trash cans"
• Teaching life skills disguised as chores

Next Steps for Listeners

1. Pick ONE weekend cleaning habit to start with (don't overwhelm yourself!)
2. Set a timer (12 minutes #DeclutteringDozen) to see how long tasks actually take
3. Join us: www.facebook.com/groups/abcdecluttercommunity
4. Remember: progress, not perfection 

Articles Referenced:

• Southern Living: "6 Things You Should Clean Every Saturday" (May 24, 2025)
• The Spruce: "8 Things You Should Clean Every Sunday for a Better Start to Your Week" (June 8, 2025)

Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!