Okay, I finally came up with a cleaning schedule that I think I can live with. I got the original schedule from Katie at The Hyper Homemaker blog. Unfortunately, she took down her blog due to a new job and upcoming book deal. It was an awesome blog with lots of fabulous ideas on how to have a clean and organized house, host parties, and set and reach goals for your house and life. I made changes to reflect our needs and am looking forward to having a much more organized home and life. I wanted to do a lot of small tasks nightly instead of spending hours on the weekend cleaning. Hmm...there's an idea; actually relaxing and having some downtime on the weekends! :) Hopefully my list will be helpful for some of you. Let me know if you have any tips on how to have and clean and organized home!
Daily Cleaning List
Kitchen:
-Load dishwasher and wipe down sink
-Wipe down stovetop
-Wipe down all the counters
-Swiffer or sweep the floor
Bedroom:
-Make the bed
-Put clothing away where it belongs in the closet
-Straighten out nightstand
Living areas:
-Sweep floors
-Wipe down couches, and fluff pillows
-Dust entertainment center, picture frames, and mantel
-Straighten up coffee tables and stray items
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Monday: Laundry
Tuesday: Kitchen
Wednesday: Bathrooms
Thursday: Living areas
Friday: Bedrooms
Saturday: Laundry/Outside
Sunday: Off
Weekly Cleaning List
Kitchen:
-Wash hardwoods
-Wipe the cabinets, backsplashes, and appliances
-Wipe the switch plates
-Wipe the inside of the garbage can
Bathroom:
-Scrub the tub, showers, and tiles
-Mop the floor
-Wipe switch plates, doorknobs, and doorjambs
-Empty and wipe out wastebasket
-Wipe down the sink, counters, and faucets
-Clean toilets
-Clean mirrors
-New towels
Living Areas:
-Dust all surfaces - including electronics, books, picture frames, window sills, ledges, and tops of door frames
-Vacuum floors and rugs
-Wash hardwoods
-Wipe switch plates, doorknobs, and doorjambs
-Shake out/vacuum doormat
-Vacuum HVAC vents
Bedroom:
-Change the sheets (when laundry is done)
-Dust all surfaces - including electronics, books, picture frames, window sills, ledges, tops of the door frames, and ceiling fan.
-Vacuum floors and closets.
-Wipe switch plates, doorknobs, and doorjambs
-Wipe and disinfect telephone
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Your list kinda reminds me of danny tanner, in a good way. I think. Love you lots and hope to see you soon. Shan, erin and I are getting mexican on Wednesday after 4 if you could make it. No idea where yet or exact time but to see if you are free.
ReplyDeleteI like Ang's comment about Danny Tanner... it also reminds me of all the TLC home shows especially because your house is so pretty. I like the list!! I wish I could add to it/help it, but I'm a clean/wait a week/clean/etc. sort of person :)
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