Alright people, when it comes to cleaning, I’m the freaking worst. I will pick up, tidy and organize any day of the week, but actually, physically cleaning makes me want to punch myself in the throat.

For the longest time I felt like every single time I cleaned it didn’t even do anything. I felt like all of a sudden within two days the house was a mess again, and I had to do it all over.

One of my new year resolutions was to be better about cleaning. Well that finally kicked into gear around April. I give all the credit to one simple list I created. This cleaning list, or cleaning schedule changed my life. It held me accountable for keeping all the parts of my house clean and organized. After creating this list I realized that I would even like to add more because it has helped me stay on top of my home.

I broke things up into daily, weekly, monthly, 3-6 months, and annual chores. When I made my list I plugged ALL of these things into my calendar app. At the beginning of the week I look for what needs to be done and BOOM! I try to get it out of the way ASAP. Here is an example of a cleaning schedule that works for us. Some things you may feel need to be cleaned sooner, or some not as often. All I know is my house is so much cleaner.

Daily Chores:

1. Wipe down countertops
2. Wash dishes
3. Sweep kitchen
4. Make bed
5. Laundry (as needed)

Weekly Chores:

1. Dust
2. Clean bathroom
3. Change bedding
4. Vacuum
5. Clean appliances
6. Mop
7. Clean mirrors
8. Take out trash
9. Clean coffee pot/coffeemaker
10. Brush dog hair off the couch

Monthly Chores:

1. Dust blinds
2. Clean out fridge
3. Wash shower curtain
4. Wipe down doors
5. Wipe down baseboards

3-6 Month Chores:

1. Clean under and behind furniture
2. Wash car
3. Clean inside oven
4. Clean inside microwave
5. Clean windows
6. Clean out vacuum

Annual Chores:

1. Clean fireplace
2. Deep clean carpets
3. Clean curtains
4. Clean around dryer vents
5. Clean out gutters

What are some things I missed? Let me know!