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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Karina Toner

How creating accountability zones can help you clean when you'd rather do anything else – 5 tricks to outsmart your brain and accomplish your to-do list

A large green painted kitchen with island. Black marble worktops. .

As a professional cleaner, I have seen first-hand how mess can quickly take over a home. That’s why I encourage clients to set up accountability zones – simple, bite-sized areas that nudge you into action, even on days when chores feel impossible.

They aren’t about perfection or pressure; it's about creating small systems that mitigate overwhelm and prevent mess and clutter.

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