What is one small cleaning habit that made the biggest difference in keeping your home tidy?

I have been trying to keep my home cleaner without spending an entire day cleaning every week. I realized that small daily habits seem to work much better than waiting until everything gets messy.

One habit that has helped me is wiping down the kitchen counters every evening before going to bed. It only takes a couple of minutes but waking up to a clean kitchen makes the whole place feel more organized. I have also started putting things back where they belong instead of leaving them for later and it has cut down on clutter more than I expected.

I am looking for more simple habits that do not take much time but make a noticeable difference over the long term.

What is one cleaning habit you started that ended up making your home much easier to maintain