Achievable Tasks You Can Do At Home While In Isolation

Call me crazy, but I thought home isolation would give me more time to get some things done around the home.

However with motivations low, I haven’t done as much as I had thought.

Nevertheless, the tasks I did complete were not time-consuming and are certainly achievable with a small amount of time.

12 Achievable Tasks You Can Do At Home While in Isolation

1. Wash makeup brushes

When was the last time you washed your makeup brushes? They should be washed once every month. I use shampoo to clean mine and allow the bristles to dry overnight. Never submerge the brush into a glass of water. Use the palm of your hand to wash your brushes.

2. Declutter old makeup

I’m prone to keeping old, empty concealers and foundation bottles in my makeup bag. Get rid of old makeup and empty bottles. This makes it easy to see what you do have, when you need it.

3. Sort out undies drawer

I have a drawer for all my delicates. Fold them and get rid of any underwear that no longer fits or has no elastic.

4. Cull shoe collection

Sort out shoes and check the heels and toes to see if they have holes or too much wear. Place the remaining shoes on a rack to keep them organised. Get boots resoled if needed.

5. Stock take toiletry bag

I always have a fully stocked toiletry bag with essentials. Now is the time to go through any empty bottles and make a list of items to keep your bag stocked.

6. Clean out handbag

Remove everything from your handbag and dispose of old receipts and rubbish. Put back what is only essential.

7. Sort one drawer at a time

If you have drawers of clothes, just do one drawer at a time instead of the whole chest at once.

I removed items from one drawer and organised my jewellery using a Kmart organiser. It’s easy to grab at a glance.

8. Clean full length mirror

My girls love to kiss my full length mirror. Give it a thorough clean with window cleaner or a spray of vinegar and a citrus essential oil.

9. Organise vanity cupboard

This task can be overwhelming, but it feels so good once it’s done. Get rid of beauty products you don’t intend to use and use clear trays to sort like for like products.

10. Turn around all the hangers in your wardrobe

You could remove all your clothes and declutter your wardrobe… or you could turn all the hangers around the opposite way. After a year, you will see which hangers are still facing the opposite way. You know these are the pieces you don’t wear often and can be sold or donated.

11. Cull scarf collection

The same rule for your clothes can apply to your scarf collection. I use a scarf holder to hold my scarves as I own many. To work out which scarves you wear the most, place a worn scarf on a coat hanger. After winter, the remaining scarves on the holder can be donated.