My Cleaning Schedule

My Cleaning Schedule

DAILY

- load the dish washer after each meal - run the dishwasher (as needed) - put away all clean dishes - wipe and disinfect countertops - clean clutter - take out the trash - refresh the hand towels - wipe the table and chairs - sweep all floors - damp-rag wipe the vanity surfaces - swish the toilet - remove dirty laundry - check toilet tissue supply - check soap supply in the bathrooms - make the beds - put away all toys - pick up stray trash and vacuum if needed - wash at least ONE load of laundry - fold or hang clean laundry - clean the kitty litter box (at least once a day) - feed and water kitties - sweep up stray kitty litter - give the kids a shower

SUNDAY Kitchen & Dining

- wipe the counters - wipe and disinfect the sink - wipe all shiny surfaces - purge the fridge and disinfect shelves, bins and drawers - sweep and mop the tile - wipe and polish dining table and chairs - collect all dishes and trash from around the house - wipe spills from the oven (if used) - wipe the stove top, around and under the drip pans - wipe the range hood - wipe the outsides of the cupboards - empty and clean drawers (I do one per week) - wipe the outside of all appliances - clean the inside of the microwave oven - empty and disinfect trashcan(s) - take inventory of fridge and freezer

MONDAY Living Room

- dust shelves, ceiling fan, components, tv and the tops of the doors - wipe and polish tabletop surfaces, entertainment center - vacuum area rugs and wall to wall carpets and under furniture - clean the tv screen - windex sliding glass door and clean the door track - shampoo area rugs and wall to wall carpets (first week of every month) - disinfect remote controls - wipe the leather sofa

TUESDAY Office

- wipe and polish desktop surfaces - dust computer components, ceiling fan, and other furniture - sweep, mop and polish hardwood floors - sort and file mail and bills - windex computer moniters and shiny surfaces - sweep the floor - pick up toys

WEDNESDAY Bathrooms

- scrub the tub and shower - wipe and disinfect vanity surfaces - windex the mirror and other shiny surfaces - remove hair from shower drain - sweep and mop the tile - empty and disinfect waste baskets (as needed) - clean the toilets - sort dirty laundry - dust light fixtures and towel rods - replace the hand towel (daily) - wipe vanity drawers and doors

THURSDAY Bedrooms

- launder linens and pillowcases - launder comforters (every other week during summer months) - sweep and vacuum under the beds and around the room - make the beds - pick up toys - pick up stray trash - sort laundry - dust ceiling fans, shelves, baseboards and nightstands - organize closets - disinfect the doorknobs - mop hardwood floors - compile a grocery list

FRIDAY Laundry Room

- wipe the outside of the washer and drier - clean the lint trap - dust the door (my laundry room is in the garage) - sweep the floor - wipe the switch plates - disinfect the door knobs

SATURDAY

- everything left undone

WEEKLY

- mop all floors - clean the tv screen (or as needed) - wipe kitchen cabinet door and drawer faces - windex the insides of the windows - change kitty litter and disinfect litter boxes - wash cat dishes (or as needed) - sweep front porch and stoop - remove insects from window sills (especially in the summer)

MONTHLY

- shampoo the carpets and rugs - launder comforters and mattress liners - dust computer tower vents - 1/2 water change in the fish aquarium and "vacuum" gravel - launder bedroom pillows (every 2 weeks in the summer) - wipe and dust all baseboards - windex the glass storm door - remove cobwebs - disinfect hard toys with bleach

SEASONAL

- launder the shower curtain and replace the liner (if needed) - empty and wipe kitchen cabinet shelves - purge the kitchen pantry - wash the outsides of the windows - change the filters in the fish aquarium