Cleaning can trigger massive sensory overstimulation and executive dysfunction. This routine focuses purely on harm reduction and sensory safety, breaking tasks down into low-demand, highly specific micro-actions that prioritize your well-being over a 'perfectly' clean house.
Execute the 'One Surface, One Song' method: clear only the single highest-friction flat surface (e.g., kitchen counter) for the duration of one 3-minute song.
Repeats: weeklyEquip your sensory safety gear: Put on noise-canceling headphones, comfortable gloves, and comfortable clothing before touching any cleaning supplies.
Repeats: weeklyComplete the 'Trash Walk': do a single sweep of the living space with a garbage bag, collecting ONLY obvious trash.
Repeats: weekly