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October 2025

by Maria Gracia Published on October 1, 2025 Stay clutter-free and productive this fall with the October 2025 Organizing Checklist. Quick 10-minute daily tasks for organizing, cleaning, seasonal prep, and holiday fun October is the perfect month to cozy up your home while staying productive and clutter- free. As the weather cools and seasonal festivities approach, it’s easy for small messes and unfinished tasks to pile up. This checklist is filled with quick, actionable ideas to keep your home neat, your days organized, and your energy flowing. Each task takes 10 minutes or less and helps you prepare for the season—whether that’s keeping paperwork under control, refreshing living spaces, or getting ready for autumn holidays like Halloween. Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. PRINTABLE ORGANIZING CHECKLIST: Click here for PDF Printable Checklist Click here for Text Printable Checklist Oct 1 Declutter one car compartment:  Empty your glove box or center console. Toss outdated papers, store important docs neatly, and add tissues or hand sanitizer. Oct 2 Switch seasonal shoes: Rotate summer sandals into storage and bring out boots. Wipe down pairs before storing to keep them fresh. Oct 3 Clean your entryway mirror:  Fingerprints collect quickly. A quick wipe with glass cleaner brightens the space. Oct 4 Organize recipe cards: Sort through your recipe box or binder. Remove duplicates and recycle ones you never use. Oct 5 World Teachers’ Day: Donate supplies: Honor the day by setting aside unused pens, notebooks, or craft supplies to donate to a local school. Oct 6 Freshen throw blankets: Shake out and fold blankets in your living room. Place them neatly in a basket for cozy nights. Oct 7 Clean your coffee station: Wipe down your coffee maker, clean the tray, and organize mugs or pods. Oct 8 Check your smoke detectors:  Press the test button. Replace batteries if needed before heating season starts. Oct 9 Declutter junk drawer: Choose one drawer. Toss broken pens, stray rubber bands, and expired coupons. Oct 10 Polish your doorknobs: Use a disinfecting wipe on knobs and handles around the house for a fresh touch. Oct 11 Organize scarves and gloves:  Pull out cold-weather accessories. Keep those in good condition and donate extras. Oct 12 Clean under sofa cushions: Lift cushions, vacuum crumbs, and rotate pillows. Oct 13 Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Learn and organize: Take 10 minutes to sort books or magazines, keeping a title that teaches you about cultures or history. Oct 14 Sort reusable bags: Toss torn ones and fold the rest neatly in one container. Oct 15 Clear expired fridge items: Open one shelf or drawer and remove anything past its date. Oct 16 Wipe light switches: Use a disinfecting wipe on switches throughout your home. Oct 17  Organize nightstand: Clear away old tissues, books you won’t read, or empty water glasses. Oct 18  Dust ceiling fans: Run a cloth or duster over blades so dust doesn’t circulate with heat. Oct 19 Freshen entry mat: Shake or vacuum your doormat to keep dirt outside where it belongs. Oct 20  Tidy tech cords: Gather cords around your desk or TV area. Use ties or clips to keep them neat. Oct 21  Clean bathroom vent fan:  Quickly vacuum or wipe the cover to reduce dust build-up. Oct 22  File one small stack of papers:  Choose a pile on your counter or desk. Recycle what you can and file what’s important. Oct 23  Wipe window sills: Dust and wipe down sills so they’re clean for cooler weather views. Oct 24  Organize pet supplies: Toss old toys or expired treats, and put leashes and food neatly in one spot. Oct 25  Clean fridge handle: Wipe with warm soapy water. It’s a spot often overlooked. Oct 26 Declutter bathroom shelf: Pick one shelf or drawer, toss old products, and wipe clean. Oct 27  Polish wood furniture: Use a dust cloth on a dresser, table, or sideboard. Oct 28 Check pantry staples: Quickly scan for expired flour, spices, or canned goods. Oct 29  Organize reusable food containers: Match lids to bottoms. Recycle extras that don’t fit. Oct 30  Vacuum baseboards: Use your vacuum’s brush attachment to run along one room’s baseboards. Oct 31  Halloween: Clear seasonal clutter: After trick-or-treating, pack away costumes and decorations neatly so they’re ready for next year. Back to Monthly Organizing Checklists Index