The 15-minute nightly reset for shared homes
Set a time when anyone home spends fifteen minutes putting shared space back in order: dishes, counters, table, sofa, shoes, trash, and laundry. Use a timer and stop when it ends.
Keep the reset focused on common areas, not personal rooms. If someone is away, the rest do not become responsible for all their belongings; leave a clear pile or note for them.
Small, repeated maintenance is easier to sustain than waiting for disgust to create motivation.