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:
- Wipe down countertops
- Wash dishes
- Sweep kitchen
- Make bed
- Laundry (as needed)
Weekly Chores:
- Dust
- Clean bathroom
- Change bedding
- Vacuum
- Clean appliances
- Mop
- Clean mirrors
- Take out trash
- Clean coffee pot/coffeemaker
- Brush dog hair off the couch
Monthly Chores:
- Dust blinds
- Clean out fridge
- Wash shower curtain
- Wipe down doors
- Wipe down baseboards
3-6 Month Chores:
- Clean under and behind furniture
- Wash car
- Clean inside oven
- Clean inside microwave
- Clean windows
- Clean out vacuum
Annual Chores:
- Clean fireplace
- Deep clean carpets
- Clean curtains
- Clean around dryer vents
- Clean out gutters
What are some things I missed? Let me know!
