Cleaning is one of those tasks that cannot be put off. Trying to keep on top of everything can be a daily task in itself, especially if you have kids and animals. Making a cleaning routine is a great way to manage daily, weekly, and monthly tasks in achievable steps and eliminates the need to spend days or hours cleaning because you have been putting it off.
Setting up a routine can help you better manage your time by providing you with a timetable that you can stick to and check off as you go.
Every day
It may appear to be a tough task to manage on a daily basis, but taking thirty minutes out of your day to give the house a quick going over can make all the difference. Some of the things that you might want to add to your daily cleaning routine include:
- Giving the kitchen and bathroom sinks a good clean. They see lots of action and can get dirty very quickly.
- Vacuum or sweep floors in the main rooms, particularly if you have animals
- Washing up or loading the dishwasher
- Wiping down worktops
Every week
Spending a few hours each week on weekly tasks can help free up valuable weekend time. If you have been keeping up with your daily tasks, you should not have too much trouble finishing these weekly chores. Consider the following tasks to get your cleaning crusade off to a great start:
Bathroom
- Clean the shower and bath tub
- Wipe down the counters and sides
- Clean and disinfect the toilet
- Mop the floor
- Switch out towels
Kitchen
- Clean down outside of cabinets and worktops
- Clean the sink and draining board
- Sweep and mop the floor
- Clean the stove top
Lounge and bedrooms
- Empty trashcans
- Clean mirrors
- Dust
- Vacuum
- Change beds
Every month
Monthly chores may take a little more time, but once completed, your home will look and feel amazing. Consider the following tasks when planning a monthly freshen up:
- Clean windows, not forgetting the window frames and sills. Learn more about the best way of doing this to guarantee streak-free, sparkling windows.
- Wipe down the tops of cabinets and around door frames
- Vacuum and flip over your mattress
- Give the refrigerator a clean out and throw away any outdated food
Every year
Did you know that there are only a few tasks that really only require you to clean only once a year? These include:
- Sort out paperwork
- Clear out the garage and shed
- Deep clean carpets and rugs
- Wash curtains and drapes
- Clean out your dryer
- Clean heating and AC vents
- Remove all the debris and leaves from gutters and drains
Using these helpful hints, you can get into a routine that will allow you to make time for the important things in life. Using this as a guide will assist you in incorporating it into your own lifestyle habits, and you can customize your cleaning schedule so that the entire family can participate.
