Let’s be honest: no one likes to clean. It’s a boring, repetitive task that can be exhausting and frustrating. But if you’re like me, I know that when the house is a mess it just feels like the universe is out to get you. So what’s the solution? Scheduling! I’ve found that weekly cleaning schedules make it easier for me to keep my place clean. In this post I’ll show you how to set up a schedule for your home or apartment so that you have time each week for deep cleaning and tidying up.
Day 1: Bathrooms
To start, you’ll need to clean the toilet. To do this, start by removing any hair from around the base of the toilet and then clean it with a towel. Next, wipe down or spray disinfectant on all surfaces that are in reach—this includes the seat and lid, as well as any handles or knobs.
Wipe down your sink next by squirting some cleaner onto a damp cloth or paper towel and wiping down all surfaces of each section (sink body, faucet handles).
Day 2: Bedrooms
Make your bed. This is a crucial part of any cleaning schedule. It’s the first thing you see when you wake up and the last thing you see before you go to sleep, so make sure it’s in tip-top shape.
Vacuum the floor. Vacuuming can be one of those tasks that feel like it takes forever and makes an already long list of chores even longer.
Clean furniture surfaces and appliances such as counters, tables, dressers (for those who have them), nightstands/end tables/bedside tables or whatever else might need some attention here…you get the picture!
Day 3: Laundry
Day three is all about laundry. This includes washing, drying and folding clothes.
Wash your dirty clothes in the washer (you do have a washer and dryer, right?). If you don’t know how to use them, ask Google for help!
After your clothes are done washing: take them out of the wash machine, give them a good shake and set them aside to dry on hangers or a drying rack with plenty of space around each article so air can circulate freely. You can speed up this process by using fabric softeners or drying sheets that will get your clothes smelling fresh without having to use heat energy from an electric dryer (which uses much more electricity than hanging things up).
Day 4: Kitchen
Today’s goals are to clean the sink and stovetop, wash all dishes and glassware, clean the microwave and wipe down the countertops, cabinets, drawers and floors.
If you have a dishwasher or garbage disposal unit: Run them once per day for as long as possible (if you’re at home), so that they can soak overnight in water with soap or detergent. If there’s any leftover residue on them at all—whether from food particles or old food stains—it’ll accumulate over time to be harder to remove later on.
Day 5: Living Room
Dust everything in sight with a duster or microfiber cloth (not paper towels), focusing especially on things like picture frames and lamps where dust tends to collect more easily than elsewhere in the apartment or house (or wherever else you live).
Wipe down all surfaces with an all-purpose cleaning spray; if they’re wood or laminate floors, make sure not to use too much water because those materials can warp when moistened too much over extended periods of time). Make sure not to miss any spots between these larger areas as well!
Wash windows with warm soapy water using newspaper rather than paper towels because they’ll leave streaks behind which will later need extra effort when wiped away with dry cloths afterwards instead of just wiping them off right away while still wet (which also means less mess!).
Cleaning can be really tiring, especially when you have to do a lot of cleaning before guests or people looking to buy a house arrive. That’s why it’s best to hire professionals for end of lease cleaning and be sure that the house will be sparkling clean.
Day 6: Entryway, Stairs, and Pets
This is the day you’ll spend cleaning the entryway of your house. That means sweeping and mopping the floors, dusting furniture and vacuuming it up later (if you have a pet), cleaning windows, mirrors, countertops—basically anything that’s visible when someone walks through your front door! On this day also make sure to wipe down walls if needed—you can use some newspaper or cloths from a previous day’s project for this purpose.
Once all that is done take care of any pets you may have living with you before they start tearing apart your newly cleaned home!
Day 7: Rest and Checklists
If you’re following this schedule, day 7 is your last day of cleaning. But don’t go too crazy with the celebrating—after all, there are still some things to do before this week is over.
First, review what you accomplished during the past six days and make notes for next week. Are there any rooms that need less attention? Is a certain task easier than others? Take note of these things so that when you start planning for next week, you can choose tasks that fit your lifestyle best.
We hope that this guide has helped you to create a weekly cleaning schedule that works for you and your family. Remember, it’s important not to get too stressed about it! Just remember that as long as you keep trying, you’ll get there eventually. And when things get tough (and they will), there’s always one thing we know works well – resting up with friends and family!
