Labour Day Home Reset: Declutter on a Long Weekend
The Labour Day long weekend is a welcome pause in the calendar and a useful chance to reset your home before everyday routines get busy again. Depending on where you live in Australia, it may also be a time to prepare for a change in season, refresh high-traffic spaces, or get your home ready for family activities, weekend sport, barbecues and get-togethers.
Does this sound daunting? Don’t worry. This doesn’t need to be a full spring clean. Think of it as a practical refresh: get rid of the clutter, make everyday items easier to find, and create a home with a lighter feel and a brighter vibe.
Create your Everyday “Drop Zone”
Many Australian home has a drop zone. It might be the hallway table, the kitchen bench, the laundry doorway, or the spot near the front door where keys, sunglasses, coins, hats, school bags, reusable shopping bags and dog leads seem to collect.
Choose one high-traffic area and spend 15 minutes clearing it. Put away anything that belongs elsewhere, remove what no longer needs to live there, and keep only the items your household uses every day.
If the same things keep ending up in a pile, it’s a sign they need a proper home. Consider adding wall hooks by this area and hang what you can, whether they’re keys or tote bags.
Put Your Walls to Good Use
As Australian homes shift with the season, surfaces like desks and console tables can quickly fill up with hats, sunglasses, pet leads, school gear, and other bits and pieces. Instead of letting them land on benches or clutter the floor, use vertical space.
Command™ Hooks are a simple way to create extra organisation without nails, screws or permanent fixtures. Use them to organise:
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Keys and lanyards
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Dog leads ready for morning walks
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Hats and caps for sunny days
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Bike helmets
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Lightweight jackets or accessories
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Headphones and chargers in a study nook
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Lightweight cleaning tools in the laundry
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Seasonal decorations for long weekend gatherings
The goal is to make everyday items easy to grab on the way out, and just as easy to put away when you get home.
Reset for Family Routines
The long weekend is a good time to make the school and work week feel less chaotic and overwhelming. Create a simple family command centre in a visible spot, such as the kitchen, hallway or study area.
Small systems like these can make busy mornings run more smoothly, especially when everyone knows where things belong and what activities are planned for the day. Use Command™ Picture Hanging Strips to hang a weekly planner, or family bulletin board, and Command™ Hooks for storing school and office essentials, such as backpacks and charging cables.
Refresh the Spaces Guests See
If you’re hosting a barbecue, lunch or casual long weekend catch-up, focus on the spaces people notice first. Clear the tables, tidy the entryway, refresh the bathroom vanity, and style your outdoor entertaining area.
Add easy finishing touches, such as fresh flowers, a diffuser, clean hand towels, and outdoor cushions. You can bring out vibrant pieces of art or your favourite travel photos, and hang them using Command™ Picture Hanging Strips and Picture Hangers.
These small updates can make your home feel guest-ready without a major effort.
Reset for the Season Ahead
In many Australian homes, a long weekend is a good time to swap out the items you no longer need every day and bring frequently used pieces into easier reach. Depending on the season in your state or territory, that might mean storing bulky throws and winter extras, or making space for hats, beach bags, picnic gear and outdoor entertaining items.
If your wardrobe or entryway is crowded, this seasonal swap can help make the home feel more spacious.
A few Command™ hooks placed in the right spots can help keep seasonal essentials organised and visible.
A home reset should support your long weekend, not take it over. Pick one practical task in the morning, do a lighter styling or organising job later, then stop and enjoy the extra day.
By the end of the long weekend, your home doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be a little less cluttered and feel easier to live in. With a few smart resets, fresh seasonal touches and flexible organisation from Command™, you can head into the new week feeling clearer, calmer and ready for the season ahead.
You can purchase Command™ Hooks and Picture Hanging Products from Bunnings and other leading retailers.
FAQs:
Q: How do I declutter my home in a weekend?
A: Start by choosing one or two high-traffic areas, such as the entryway, kitchen bench, laundry, or study corner. Clear away anything that does not belong, group everyday items together, and create simple storage spots so clutter does not return. Command™ Hooks and Picture Hanging Products can help organise everyday items, calendars, boards and artwork, making your home feel tidier without a major effort.
Click on this article for a more comprehensive decluttering guide.
Q: I don’t want to spend the rest of my weekend cleaning! How long does it take to declutter a room?
A: Decluttering does not have to take over your long weekend. Start with a 15-minute reset of one high-traffic area, such as the entryway, kitchen bench or laundry, and focus only on what you can realistically finish. If you have more time, move on to one room or zone and give yourself a clear stopping point. The goal is not to organise everything at once, but to make spaces at your home feel easier to use.
Recommended Products
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Holds up to 1.8 kg. This stylish double hook can fit in with your home décor. Suitable for entryway drop zones for hanging bags, hats, scarves and jackets.
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Holds up to 450 g. Suitable for hanging lightweight items such as keys, hats, sunglasses, pet leads, and lanyards.
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Holds up to 5.4 kg. Display vibrant prints or your favourite photos without drilling. Also suitable for mounting bulletin boards in visible spots to make your space more functional.
