House Cleaning Schedule

With a house cleaning schedule, you will never waste time wondering where to start or be caught off guard by a task that should have been done weeks ago. This guide will tell you what you should be doing every day, week, month, and season to keep your home squeaky clean and organized year-round.

While a true house cleaning schedule is unique to every person and every home, this is a general guide. You can tweak to your liking and update as you go.  Of course, the size and needs of your own home and your personal schedule will likely be different than everyone else’s, as we all live different busy lives. But start with this list and see how it works for you.

The House Cleaning Schedule:

Seasonal Cleaning:

Even the cleanest home will need some help every season. The change of weather, different holidays, and schedules will change the way the home operates each season. This is a good time to clean up the kitchen cabinets, linen closets, oven, and fireplace. If your carpets get a lot of wear and tear from pets, kids, and guests you may consider getting them professionally cleaned once a season, or at least once a year.

Monthly Cleaning:

These tasks should be hit at least once a month. You can spread them out to do a few a week or hit them all at once on a big cleaning day.
• Dust light fixtures, ceiling fans and baseboards
•Wash or replace vacuum filters
• Donate unused items and clothing to declutter your closets
• Organize kitchen pantry
• Deep clean refrigerator and freezer
• Clean grout (just touch ups)
• Clean bedding, bathroom rugs and kitchen mats

Weekly Cleaning:

Weekly cleaning is the most important of all the schedules and is what will keep your house livable. Delegating tasks to each member of the family each week will get things done faster and easier. Having weekly chores due for the kids is a great way to keep their areas tidy. Each week you should deep clean the bathrooms, clean up the kitchen, wash all the floors, vacuum carpets, and dust surfaces.

Daily Cleaning:

Getting into the habit of completing these basic tasks will prevent them from becoming major projects down the line and cut down on your weekend project With just a few minutes’ work, you’ll easily be able to keep chaos at bay. Make sure to do a quick sweep and vacuum every night, a wipe down of all kitchen surfaces, the dishes, take our the trash and pick up clutter. Making the beds every morning will also help each room look a lot tidier!

Getting into the habit of completing these basic tasks will prevent them from becoming major projects down the line and cut down on your weekend chores. With just a few minutes’ work, you’ll easily be able to keep chaos at bay. Make sure to do a quick sweep and vacuum every night, a wipe down of all kitchen surfaces, the dishes, take out the trash and pick up clutter. Making the beds every morning will also help each room look a lot tidier!

We hope this house cleaning schedule will help you keep your home tidy and your peace of mind!