Crafts & DIY
Easy Household Cleaning Schedule
Things can get ugly quick if you don't keep up with cleaning around the house. But yours will be the cleanest house on the block if you follow this simple schedule.
D.G. Sciortino
02.21.18

It’s hard enough making sure that your kitchen isn’t a disaster. But when life gets busy we can find ourselves in a home that looks like a giant mess by the end of the week.

If you don’t keep up with household chores, you can find yourself with a pile of dishes, ledges covered in dust, and sleeping on pillows that are filthy.

But everyone wants a clean home that is healthy and cozy for their family. Staying on track is easy when you know when and how often you need to tend to certain things in the home.

Your house will never fall into disrepair again if you follow this simple cleaning schedule:

Every Day

These are the things in y our home that need to be done every single day. These are the tasks that will prevent germs and filth from growing and will just keep your home feeling tidy and orderly.

  • Make your bed
  • Clean your coffee maker
  • Wash dirty dishes
  • Wipe down your kitchen counters and table
  • Do laundry as needed
  • Sweep the kitchen floors
  • Wipe down bathroom surfaces
  • Squeegee shower walls
  • Sanitize kitchen and bathroom sinks
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Every Week

These items on your cleaning list often take a little more time and care but only need to be done once a week to help create a happy and healthy home.

  • Mop kitchen and bathroom floors
  • Scrub bathroom surfaces
  • Clean mirrors
  • Dust
  • Vacuum furniture and the floors
  • Change your sheet
  • Wipe down appliances
  • Clean out your microwave
  • Sanitize your sponge
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Every Month

Doing these household chores monthly will help your weekly and daily chores go smoothly and will improve air quality in the home.

  • Clean out the vacuum, dishwashing and laundry machines.
  • Vaccum the vents and woodwork
  • Dust and clean the light fixtures and blinds

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A Typical English Home

Every 3 to 6 Months

These items don’t need to be cleaned as often but are just as important in ensuring that your home is sanitary and looks organized.

  • Clean out your refrigerator
  • Clean your kitchen range hood
  • Wash your shower curtains and liner
  • Clean behind and underneath your furniture
  • Clean off the deck surfaces, furniture, and your patio
  • Wash your pillows and comforters
  • Vacuum your mattress
  • Freshen your drains and garbage disposals
  • Clean your oven
  • Clean out your freezer
  • Wash the car
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Every Year

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Flicker/Better Window Cleaning Seattle

These are the big jobs that need to be done annually.

  • Clean your fireplace and chimney
  • Deep clean your carpet and upholstery
  • Deep clean windows
  • Clean around your dryer and vents
  • Clean your drapes and curtains
  • Clear the gutters

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