- Identified items that were out of place (e.g., dishes in the living room) - Decided whether items belonged in the kitchen, living room, or elsewhere - Recalled where specific items should go, especially if there are multiple storage locations - Determined the order of tasks (e.g., should he wipe down surfaces before or after putting things away?) - Decided which cleaning supplies to use for different surfaces (e.g., countertops versus glass) - Gauged how long each cleaning task would take and balanced that with other responsibilities. - Grouped similar items for me to deal with the next day - Decided which areas needed the most attention based on use or visibility - Remembered the system for where items go (e.g., always placing mail on a specific counter)