We are aware that managing the maintenance of our homes can be very overwhelming at times. There is always something to clean! Because of this, we have uncovered that the easiest way to manage & maintain a clean home is through organization, consistency, & a realistic cleaning schedule.
Cleaning does not have to be a task that takes up the entirety of your day or that needs to be done every single day of the week. If that were to be the case, when would you have the time to do other things? Like, work, parent, or simply live your life?
When we created our cleaning schedule, we took all of that context into account. We have also discovered that staying consistent with a cleaning schedule has made it easier for us to host any guests or be prepared for any unexpected visits. Our anxiety minimizes tremendously because cleaning & organizing our home has already been taken care of thanks to our realistic calendar.
These minuscule daily cleaning tasks are necessary, only taking a few minutes to complete. Do your best on staying consistent with these & you will find yourself avoiding piles of clothing, dishes, & all of the miscellaneous stuff. You will also minimize your workload on days that you do have to do laundry & deep clean your home.
Daily:
Mornings
- Make the beds every morning immediately after waking up
- Open all of the blinds
- Unload the dishwasher | Put away all clean dishes left from the overnight
- Clean all kitchen surfaces after every use
- Change all washcloths (Every 3 days)
- Change all pillowcases (Every 3 days)
- Organize all toys during nap time
Evenings
- Take out the trash bins
- Run the garbage disposal
- Load & run the dishwasher
- Wash the dishes & ensure you clean the sink every time after washing the dishes. NEVER leave dishes in the sink overnight to avoid clutter & stench!
- Clean all used kitchen surfaces after dinner
- Clean the stovetop
- Tidy up your home before going to bed & assure that everything is placed back to where it belongs, including the toys
- ALWAYS leave outside shoes by the entryway!
Pro Tip: Never walk inside your home with your outside shoes. This will prevent you from having to clean the floors more frequently than you must.
Weekly:
- Clean out the car
- Wash, fold, & put away laundry
- Replace & wash all towels
- Vacuum | sweep & mop all floors
- Deep clean the bathrooms
- Clean & dust off all of the ceiling fans (if any)
- Replace & wash all bed spreads
- Put away all shoes by the entryway
- Clean the trash bins
- Throw away any expired goods in your fridge &|or pantry
Monthly:
- Clean frequently touched areas (i.e, handles, door knobs, light switches, remotes, etc.)
- Vacuum any upholstered furniture
- Clean all entertainment devices
- Clean all of the mirrors
- Deep clean the bathrooms
- Deep clean the bedrooms
- Deep clean the kitchen
- Deep clean the living spaces
- Deep clean the dining room
Pro Tip: Do not forget those exposed dishes in the kitchen, they frequently collect dust as well & collect germs while you are cooking.
Yearly:
Every 3 Months
Include the following in your quarterly cleaning to-do checklist ..
- Windows
- Cabinets (Don’t forget your medicine cabinets as well)
- Blinds
- Curtains & Curtain Rods
- Walls & Baseboards
- Refrigerator
- Stove
Every 6 Months
Include the following in your half-yearly cleaning to-do checklist ..
- Mattresses
- Pillows
- Review your first aid kit & emergency kits for any expired goods
- Deep clean upholstered furniture (sofa, chairs, benches, etc.)
- Light fixtures
- Closets
