Cleaning Schedule

I live by my planner. If I want to make sure to get something done, I write it down. So when I decided to stay home with Madison, I made out a cleaning schedule to hang on the refrigerator. I have daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly chores mapped out. I knew if I just focused on a few things each day instead of trying to clean my whole house in one sitting that I could keep up with everything.

 

DAILY:

Make bed(s)

Pick up any clutter

Dishes

Sweep kitchen



 

This may seem silly to some people, but when you are home with a baby there are days when if you get the bed made you are doing good.

MONDAY:
Laundry (clothes & towels)

TUESDAY:
Bathrooms
Windows / Mirrors

WEDNESDAY:
Dust
Vacuum & mop floors

THURSDAY:
Clean out fridge / pantry
Wipe down kitchen surfaces
Wipe inside of oven, fridge, and microwave
Empty trash / wipe down trash cans

FRIDAY:
Laundry (clothes & sheets / pillowcases)

SATURDAY / SUNDAY:
Catch up day
Store list / store

It has really helped me to keep on top of the housework & it doesn't take a lot of time each day to get everything on my list done. I also have more time on the weekends to spend time with Jake, family, & friends instead of spending all day on Saturday cleaning.

I also have some things that I do once a month & every 3 months. It's more of your "deep cleaning" like cleaning grout, baseboards / molding, organizing cabinets, etc.

If you're having a hard time getting everything you need to done, I really would recommend making out some sort of schedule & placing it where you will see it every day. Once you get into the habit of doing it each week, it becomes second nature.