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Notes on keeping track of the things you only do now and then.
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Reminder apps assume a schedule. Some things don't have one.
Calendars and habit trackers both need you to know the interval up front. For the things you do every few months, the useful question isn't when it's due — it's how long it's been.
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How to remember when you last did something
Five ways to keep track of the last time — including three that need no app at all — and the one rule that decides whether any of them works.
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How often should you actually replace it?
Common guidance for the household things that wear out quietly — toothbrushes, smoke alarms, tyres, filters, helmets — and why the interval matters less than knowing when you last did it.
Tracking guides
Practical starting points for the things you want to remember.
Keep track of household chores
Sheets changed, oven cleaned, kettle descaled. See when you last did each job.
Keep a home maintenance log
Record filter changes, appliance servicing and repairs, with a history for each one.
Keep a plant watering log
Record watering dates for individual plants and keep observations beside each entry.
Keep a dog grooming log
Remember the last grooming visit, what was done and what to ask for next time.
Track your last haircut
Keep the date, barber or salon, and details of a cut you would like again.
Remember your last catch-up
Keep dates for calls and visits, with a small note to pick up the conversation next time.
Keep a log of occasional hobbies
Record hikes, creative afternoons and days off without needing a daily streak.
Track water filter replacements
Remember which cartridge you fitted, when you changed it and what to buy next time.
Keep a coffee machine descaling log
Record the last descale, the machine model and the details you will need next time.
Track washing machine cleaning
Keep the clean-cycle date separate from the drawer, gasket and other maintenance jobs.
Keep a car maintenance log
Save service dates with mileage and workshop notes for oil changes, tyre rotations and repairs.
Track battery replacements
Remember the replacement date, battery size and quantity for each household device.
Remember your last backup check
Log a completed backup check, the destination and the result of a test restore.
Keep a bike chain maintenance log
Record chain care with riding conditions and distance notes, keeping replacements separate.
Track vacuum filter cleaning
Keep the last filter clean, drying details and replacement date in distinct records.
Remember your last mattress rotation
Save the last rotation date and care details without mixing it up with changing the sheets.