All too often, busy work schedules, family timetables and weekend activities distract us from the not-so-glamorous essential home responsibilities we should be conducting on a regular basis. We get it – house cleaning is terrible even on a good day. Why fill up your day with tedious chores when there are a million and one other things to check off your list. So to remind you of those little nooks and crannies that have been forgotten for a little too long, we have generated a flexible cleaning schedule to make ticking off those dreary chores a little easier. Remember, this schedule aims to make day-to-day tasks more manageable, and should therefore be adjusted to fit your own lifestyle.
Every Day House Cleaning
First of all, if something looks dirty don’t wait – add it to your immediate to-do list. Make a point of ‘cleaning as you go’, packing away items you have utilized. This will ensure there is not a large pile of cleaning to complete at the end of the day. You will thank yourself on those busy days for keeping things as organized as possible. Make a point of integrating these simple chores into your daily routine. It is essential to ensure you are making use of the right cleaning products and consumables when conducting your daily chores.
- Make bed
- Sweep kitchen floors
- Wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters and surfaces
- Cleaning and packing away dirty dishes
- Tidying up communal areas
- Doing laundry – as needed
Every Week House Cleaning
Some individuals find it easier to designate a single ‘day’ to conducting chores. If this works for you, great. However, many individuals simply do not have the time to set aside an entire day to home chores. Instead, divide weekly chores across your week so you are only responsible for completing two or three chores on your list.
- Change bedding
- Mop kitchen & bathroom floors
- Scrub bathroom & kitchen surfaces
- Wiping down appliances and dusting surfaces
- Vacuuming floor & furniture
- Using up older groceries & clearing out expired foods
Monthly House Cleaning
These chores are often the ones that are forgotten for months on end. Although they are not considered detrimental to the sanitization and cleanliness of your home, conducting these chores every odd month will give you that extra peace of mind.
- Cleaning down light fixtures, vents, blinds and frames
- Cleaning dishwasher, laundry machines and vacuums.
- Cleaning under furniture and wiping down patio surfaces & furniture
- Sanitise and clean down microwave, oven and fridge
- Vacuum mattresses & wash pillows and comforters
- Deep clean your kitchen and bathroom spaces
Annual House Cleaning
These tasks are often ones that require a more professional service. Whether it is power washing your exterior walls, damp proofing your roof or cleaning out your chimney, these chores should be conducted on a yearly basis to maintain and preserve your family home.
- Deep cleaning carpets and upholstery
- Deep cleaning windows, walls and doors
- Clearing out gutters
- Cleaning around dryers, vents, heaters and aircons
- Cleaning drapes and curtains
- Organizing and clearing out storage units