Schedule
A realistic home cleaning schedule
What to clean every day, week, month, season and year. Adjust it for your home: pets, kids and allergies mean more frequent floors and dusting.
Every day
15 minutes
- Run or empty the dishwasher and wipe kitchen counters
- Put away things that are out of place
- Quick wipe of the bathroom sink
- Sort the mail
- Start a load of laundry if the hamper is full
Every week
20 minutes a day
- Clean toilets, sinks, mirrors and showers
- Dust surfaces
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Wash sheets and towels
- Wipe appliance fronts and the microwave
- Take out recycling and wipe the bins
Every month
An hour or two
- Clean the dishwasher filter and the disposal
- Wipe light switches and door handles
- Vacuum upholstery
- Clean the washer gasket and run a cleaning cycle
- Dust ceiling fans and vents
- Wash the shower curtain liner
Every season
A weekend, or one room a week
- Deep clean the oven and refrigerator
- Wash windows, sills and tracks
- Wash or vacuum curtains and blinds
- Wash pillows and duvets (check labels)
- Clean grout and re-seal if needed
- Declutter closets for the new season
Every year
Plan ahead
- Clean the dryer vent duct to the outside
- Vacuum refrigerator coils
- Deep clean carpets
- Clean out the garage and storage areas