Always Stressed About The Mess? This Weekly Cleaning Schedule Can Help!

Over the last few years, the pandemic has turned our lives upside down. It disrupted supply chains, straining homes and families to the breaking point. We’re already depressed, anxious, and even traumatized as we struggle to cope with the new “normal.” But the new routines allow us to reevaluate our lives, what’s important, and what we can really stand to live without. One new routine my family has adopted is adhering to a weekly household cleaning schedule.

A weekly cleaning schedule is a great way to stay organized and keep on top of all your cleaning tasks which can help you:

• Make sure your home is clean and organized.

• Avoid that feeling of being overwhelmed by the idea of cleaning up the mess.

• Keep from scrambling to clean up when friends come over. 

• Save time and money by planning ahead. 

• Make it a family-friendly activity by working on your weekly cleaning list together. 

A regular weekly cleaning schedule can support a healthier, happier, and more productive lifestyle. 

Want a weekly cleaning schedule template? Feel free to use these!

Top Benefits Of A House Cleaning Schedule

Your weekly cleaning schedule makes your home more peaceful and more inviting, but there are a ton of other reasons to keep your home clean and mess-free on a weekly basis. Here are some top reasons we maintain a weekly cleaning schedule. It allows you to control your mess. 

Nix the Germs. 

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of cleaning and disinfecting. With your weekly schedule, you can get rid of those germs.

Improve Air Quality. 

As you keep your home clean, you can improve your home environment. You’re getting rid of those allergens that can cause breathing issues, allergies, and even asthma. 

Good for Children.

With such a range of tasks to choose from in your weekly cleaning schedule, there’s something for every age and experience level. It’s great to teach them responsibility while giving them a great way to earn a regular weekly allowance. 

Since decluttering is such an important part of de-stressing your home, make sure to do it as you clean your house every week. 

Here are some ideas you can add to your weekly cleaning schedule. 

Kitchen

1. ฀ Clean out the fridge 

2. ฀ Scrub the faucet and sink 

3. ฀ Sweep and mop the floor 

4. ฀ Vacuum your area rugs 

5. ฀ Wash the dishcloths and the dish towels 

6. ฀ Wipe down the countertops, stove, and hood 

7. ฀ Wipe down your cabinets 

8. ฀ Wipe the small and large appliances 

Bathrooms

1. ฀Clean out the hair from the drain 

2. ฀ Empty the trash and replace the trash bag

3. ฀ Scrub the sink, tub, and toilet

4. ฀ Shake out the bath mats  

5. ฀ Sweep and mop the floor 

6. ฀ Wash your soap dish and toothbrush holder 

7. ฀ Wipe down the vanity counter and clean the mirrors 

8. ฀ Wipe down your glass shower doors 

Bedrooms

1. ฀ Declutter 

2. ฀ Dust the furniture 

3. ฀ Empty the trash and replace the trash bag

4. ฀ Vacuum or sweep the floor 

5. ฀ Wash your sheets 

6. ฀ Wipe smudges from furniture and mirrors 

Living/Family Room

1. ฀Brush off your couch cushions 

2. ฀ Declutter 

3. ฀ Dust off all hard surfaces 

4. ฀ Vacuum or sweep the floor 

5. ฀ Vacuum your soft furniture 

Dining Room

1. ฀ Declutter 

2. ฀ Dust off all hard surfaces 

3. ฀ Wipe the dining room table and chairs 

4. ฀ Vacuum your upholstered chairs 

5. ฀ Vacuum or sweep the floor 

Garage

1. ฀ Knock down your cobwebs 

2. ฀ Sweep the floors 

Basement

1. ฀ Declutter 

2. ฀ Vacuum soft surfaces and the floor 

3. ฀ Wipe down or dust hard surfaces 

Throughout the House 

1. ฀ Declutter

2. ฀ Dust your doors, door frames, window sills, and blinds 

3. ฀ Vacuum the entryway, hallway, and stairs

What would you add to your weekly cleaning schedule? Please share your cleaning tips in the comments below.

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