This is part 1 of the series Reset Your Home in a Week  . The series that details how I get my home in company order (and a better place to live in) in a week.

Every so often, I take a look around my home and realize that things have gotten out of hand.

It's inevitable and it happens to everyone (I think). We get to livin', life gets busy and we don't keep up with the little things that keep our homes in order.

Clutter is everywhere – dishes in the sink, clothes scattered about, junk mail and papers piled high on the dining table. And let’s not even mention the dust!

Before it gets so bad that you're afraid to have company over I like to take a deep breath and pull things back together.

I mean mostly surface cleaning and may deep cleaning a small spot or two depending on the situation.

We all have our own standards of cleanliness, and I’m no exception. I like my home to be clean, but it’s easy to get out of sync. Our home gets messy and lived in, and it’s about time I take action.

I’m not alone in this struggle. My family feels it too, and we all seem to feel it at the same time.

So, I’ve developed a little system to get our home back in order in about a week. And I'd like to share it with you.

Homes and families are different so adjust to your own schedule.

And note: I usually do this before having people over for dinner.

I prefer to clean alone, but I highly recommend involving your family in the process. My husband usually takes care of the outside tasks.

During this cleaning week I may also take notes on areas that come across my radar and need further attention, like the pantry (which I already know needs some help), kitchen cabinets, closets, laundry room, and garage (my husband recently cleaned the garage so yaaay!).

Each day, I’ll share the steps I take to bring order back to a different room in my home in my Clean Your Home in a Week , Home Cleaning System.

Updates

The previous name of this system was 7 Days to a Clean Home but since I usually start on Monday and try to finish up by Saturday that's less than 7 days and I didn't want to mislead you into thinking I had an extra day going on.

Clean Your Home in a Week, 1 Day at a Time

This article series contains the steps I take to bring back some order to my home in a week’s time. Use it to create your own week long home rejuvenation.

This Cleaning System is not a Spring Cleaning plan, but rather a regular maintenance routine to keep the home tidy and peaceful.

Here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Set a timer for 30 minutes per room (occasionally 45 minutes to an hour if needed)
• Focus on surface cleaning and tidying up, not deep cleaning, organizing, or decluttering.
• Moms of littles work around nap times or involve small children in the process.
• Don’t overwhelm yourself – take it one room at a time
• Keep up the daily order in your home by continuing daily habits like putting things away, washing dishes, and clearing surfaces.
• Adjust the room order based on your personal energy levels and schedule
• Use to-do lists and cleaning lists to stay focused and on track

Use this series to create your own week-long home refresh!

We’ll start with my favorite room, the Bathrooms.