As the seasons shift and autumn settles in, it’s the perfect time to create space, both in our homes and in our minds. The 30-Day Autumn Cleaning and Decluttering Challenge is your invitation to gently let go of what no longer serves you, clear the clutter, and refresh your living spaces so they feel warm, welcoming, and aligned with the slower rhythm of autumn. Over the next month, we’ll take simple, intentional steps each day that add up to a home that not only looks tidier, but feels lighter, calmer, and more supportive of your midlife journey.

Week 1: Living Areas

1. Prep cleaning supplies
2. Dust light fixtures
3. Clean bookshelves
4. Wipe the picture frames
5. Refresh sofas
6. Wipe down walls
7. Vacuum under furniture

Week 2: Kitchen

1. Clean the dishwasher
2. Deep-clean the microwave
3. Degrease the vent hood filter & deep-clean the stovetop
4. Dep-clean the bin
5. Declutter & deep-clean kitchen cabinets
6. Clear out & deep-clean the fridge
7. Wipe down the walls and mop the floors

Week 3: Bathrooms

1. Remove grime from the showerhead
2. Sanitise the shower curtain and liner
3. Clean shower walls and door
4. Dust baseboards
5. Disinfect toilets
6. Deep-clean floors
7. Wipe down & deep-clean the washing machine

Week 4: Bedrooms

1. Refresh curtains
2. Wipe down the furniture
3. Wash bedding
4. Deep-clean under beds
5. Vacuum & mop the floors
6. Wipe down the windows
7. Hoover & deep-clean the mattress

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