How to Pull Off a "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.

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.

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. 

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