How to Pull Off the TikTok-Famous "Sunday Reset," According to a Cleaning Expert

If you’ve spotted the "Sunday reset" trend on TikTok, you might wonder if this is the tried-and-true way to jumpstart your week. After all, it could be challenging to think about resetting your home all in one day—especially on a day made for rest and relaxation.

Think of the "Sunday reset" as a tonic for the also-viral concept: the "Sunday scaries." Rather than spending the day dreading the week ahead, you dedicate your Sunday to the ritual of regrouping, resetting, and reorganizing before Monday kicks in.

While it sounds nice in theory, we were curious how it works in practice. Is the "Sunday reset" as great as it sounds? We turned to the experts to find out their thoughts and tips for completing it successfully.

Meet the Experts

• Rachel Rosenthal is the organizational expert behind @rachelorganizes.

• Emily Norris is a household expert and lifestyle influencer.

Why the "Sunday Reset" is More Than a Deep Clean

Plenty of people clean their houses from top to bottom on the weekend, but as Rachel Rosenthal, the organizational expert behind @rachelorganizes, points out, the "Sunday reset" is something more. It’s not simply about cleaning—it’s about dedicating time to prepare for the week ahead.

“Organize your home, complete grocery shopping, plan meals, and kids activities to set your anticipation for upcoming tasks and events,” she says.

Think of it all as setting yourself up for success. A clean, organized start to the week is far more likely to produce a smooth week ahead, Rosenthal says. Emily Norris, household expert and lifestyle influencer, agrees.

“Resetting on a Sunday, or whenever their week starts/ends, is a great way to be kind to your future self,” she says.

First, Set a Schedule

The key to really embracing the "Sunday reset," according to Rosenthal, is picking a time and sticking with it.

“Devoting time once a week to self-care, cleaning up the house, and strategizing for the upcoming week is vital,” she says.

This could be one hour before bedtime or the whole day, but Rosenthal notes that the beauty of the "Sunday reset," is how it has the potential to refresh your mind, living space, and schedule.

“Embracing the 'Sunday reset' is an effective strategy for fostering a sense of rejuvenation and organization for the week ahead,” she says.

Get Tricky Tasks Out of the Way

If you love the idea of a "Sunday reset" but aren’t sure where to start, Norris says she likes to use the time to tackle the most difficult tasks that can cause a snag in her week.

Whatever will make your upcoming days easier, tackle it! This is especially true for Monday mornings—pick out outfits, pack snacks, prepare bags, and, if it helps, meal prep and plan for the whole week.

“You’ll thank yourself for this big time,” Norris says.

Your Approach May Vary

As Rosenthal points out, you’re likely only going to succeed at this method if you tailor it to fit your specific needs and lifestyle. The "Sunday reset" is certainly a practice that can work for everyone from busy moms to single 20-somethings, but what helps in one home might create more chaos in another.

“Everyone's approach to the 'Sunday reset' will vary, so rather than adhering strictly to what's popular on TikTok, tailor the reset to suit your unique needs and lifestyle,” Rosenthal says.

It’s okay to make adjustments as you go—what works one Sunday might not work the next. “Flexibility is key to ensuring the reset remains beneficial,” Rosenthal says. 

Make It a Group Activity

Because the "Sunday reset" is about creating a seamless transition into the week ahead, it’s a good idea to tap into your family or housemates. Rosenthal uses sticky notes to outline reminders for everyone in her home, so she's not resetting the house alone.

Apply the Sunday Reset Principles to Your Whole Week

Once Sunday is in place, Norris says it can be a great practice to create little daily "reset" moments/

“I do think the key to a clean and organized home is having a good daily cleaning routine,” she says.

Rather than saving everything for Sunday, Norris says she does five things every morning and five things every evening to stay on top of her household. For example, in the morning: empty the dishwasher, put a load of laundry on, wipe surfaces after breakfast, sweep floors, and make beds, says Norris.

Hopefully, each day will be a little more manageable and your Sunday Reset will become both a habit and an act of self-care.

Read the original article on The Spruce.