Fly Lady Zone Cleaning. Zone 1 — Entryway and Kitchen
The Fly Lady system starts with organizing the entryway and kitchen through daily 15-minute tasks. A shining sink before bed and decluttered surfaces create calm without burnout. Small, consistent steps transform the home atmosphere and daily mood.
The first zone — where order begins
The entryway and kitchen open the list of zones in the Fly Lady system. The entryway greets us every time we cross the threshold of our home, while the kitchen is where we spend most of our time: making breakfast, gathering the family for dinner, drinking our morning coffee.
When these zones are in order, the whole house seems to breathe a sigh of relief. You don't trip over shoes at the entrance or get irritated by a pile of dishes in the sink. The LadyFly app will help you break the work into simple steps and remind you of tasks for each zone.
Entryway: order from the first step
Clutter in the entryway creates a sense of chaos before you've even entered the house. Coats hanging three layers deep on hooks, shoes in the middle of the hallway, bags on the floor — all of this drains your energy.
The Fly Lady method suggests working on a zone for just 15 minutes a day. Here are a few specific tasks for the entryway:
- Sort through shoes: keep only seasonal ones, put away the rest
- Wipe down the front door and handle
- Sort through a shelf or basket of small items
- Dust the mirror and shelves
- Get rid of one unnecessary item
Kitchen: a shining sink and clean surfaces
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this is where chaos accumulates the fastest. Dirty dishes, crumbs on countertops, an overflowing trash bin — all of this steals your desire to cook.
One of the main principles of Fly Lady is a clean and shining sink before bed. This small ritual changes your mood for the entire next day.
Tasks for the kitchen within the first zone:
- Wash and polish the sink
- Wipe down countertops and the stove after cooking
- Organize one drawer or shelf
- Check the refrigerator and throw out expired items
- Take out the trash and replace the bag
Just fifteen minutes — and the kitchen is a joy to look at again.
Small steps without burnout
The key to the Fly Lady system is not doing everything at once. You don't need to scrub the kitchen to perfection in one evening. It's enough to spend 15 minutes a day on a zone.
In the LadyFly app, you'll find ready-made tasks for the first zone broken down into simple steps. This helps you move forward without stress or guilt. After just one week, you'll see how the atmosphere in your home changes — and your mood along with it.
