Stay organized and thorough with this customizable house cleaning schedule.
Aby Garveyis the organizing and productivity expert at Simplify 101.
Whole-Home Cleaning Schedule
What is the simplest way tokeep your home reliably clean?
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Stick to a cleaning schedule.
Its not as daunting as it sounds.
On the contrary, its quite the opposite when set up correctly.
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The trick lies in creating arealistic cleaning schedulethat works for you and your home.
Depending on the time you have available, that could mean a daily, weekly, ormonthly cleaning schedule.
Read on for simple step-by-step tips to set you up for stress-free cleaning success.
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Grab a writing instrument and a clipboard.
Leave spaces you dont often use, such as the storage or guest room, off yourregular cleaning schedule.
Work them into yourhome cleaning schedule seasonallyor as needed.
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List all thecleaning tasksyou need to perform regularly.
Orderitems from topto bottom (ceiling to floors) in the same order youll use to clean.
And you may have some of the necessities already in your house.
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Watch and see how to clean with items you own!
Step 5: Select Frequency
Decide how often you want to clean each room.
Most spaces probably needweekly or biweekly cleaning, but consider your lifestyle when determining the frequency of yourwhole-home cleaningschedule.
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Consider the monthly cleaning schedule a trial run.
Like anything, it takes practice before a newhome cleaningschedule will function smoothly.
Identify what worked and what didnt.
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Replace the tactics that didnt work with new ones for the following month.
Continue reevaluating monthly until you hit upon a cleaning schedule you’ve got the option to keep.
Step 10: Make It a Habit
Enhance your whole-home cleaning schedule with these best cleaning habits.
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For example: the grill, garage, deck or patio,outdoor furniture, etcetera.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people spend an average of 6 hours per week cleaning.
A shower should be cleaned once per week.
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You should clean the toilet weekly.
Areas with high traffic should be mopped once per week.
This includes hallways, entryways, kitchens, and bathrooms.
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Areas that aren’t used as frequently can be mopped every other week, or even once per month.
This is why it’s so important to stick to a regular cleaning schedule.
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