There’s nothing like the start of a new year to make one feel motivated, am I right? One thing I have been quick to tackle in 2013 in a new cleaning schedule. This one is a bit more in depth than the one I used last year, including chores that need to be done once every two weeks as well as just once a month. Honestly, having a cleaning schedule really simplifies things. Before, I always felt overwhelmed by everything that needed to be cleaned/organized (and I only live in a 1 bed 1 bath apartment with no kids!) but with a schedule, I know exactly what needs to be done each day. Generally, each task doesn’t take very long to complete either.
So here is my list. Like I said, this is for a small apartment so if you have more rooms you may need to alter it a bit. But feel free to use/share it! The __ spots are where I write the date that I completed that task, so that I can keep track of when it needs to be done again. I also have pets indoors so I have to vacuum/dust a bit more often.
SUNDAY
Laundry day. I find it easiest to do all the laundry in one day.
Take out recycling.
MONDAY
Tidy house. Go through each room and put everything away.
Vacuum main rooms ie livingroom/dining room well.
TUESDAY
Bathrooms. Everything: toilet, tub/shower, sink, floors, wipe down cabinets/drawers, clean the mirror, re-stock toilet paper, wash the floors etc. Spray the room with something that smells good when you’re done!
WEDNESDAY
Clean ALL surfaces. Fridge, counters, tv, microwave, shelves, dressers etc. This means mopping, sweeping, wiping, vacuuming etc.
THURSDAY
Organize/clean out something. Pick something like a drawer and tackle it!
FRIDAY
Tidy the house. This is one you can do through out the day or you could set a timer for, say, 15min and stick to it during that time. I find it easiest to simply pick one or two things up every time I walk somewhere and put it in its proper place.
Vacuum all rooms/crevices. This should be a very thorough vacuuming job.
EVERY TWO WEEKS:
Clean blinds and windowsill. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Wash sheets. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Clean microwave. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Clean appliances. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
MONTHLY:
Clean oven. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Clean drains with baking soda and vinegar. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Clean garbage can. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Clean inside of fridge.
Clean baseboards, light switches and doorknobs.__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Dust light fixtures. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Clean under the bed. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
