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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Cleaning Schedule

One of my goals for 2013 was to follow a cleaning schedule and have a somewhat neat and organized house. I feel so much better when things are organized--and was so sick of living in clutter!  I am hoping this schedule will make life so much simpler for many reasons.
1. Things will get done when they need done. They won't get neglected or skipped and I won't waste my time "over cleaning" other areas.
2. My husband will know how exactly to help on days when he is around. He is great at following a list and horrible at just knowing what needs done.
3. I function so much better with to-do lists. Gives me obtainable goals and spells out exactly what needs done!
4. No more frantic cleaning because the house has gotten "out of hand."

So here is the schedule I came up with:

 Cleaning Schedule
Daily:
1. Load of Laundry- fold and put away
2. Pick up toys and clutter
3. Wipe off stove and disinfect counters
4. Vacuum
5. Sort Mail
6. Spot Clean floor
7. Make Beds
Monday:  
1. Wash kitchen floor
2.      Wipe out microwave
3.      Clean out fridge for old food
4.      Polish sink
Tuesday:
1. Clean Toilet
2. Clean Mirror and Sink
3. Spray Tub Down
4. Change Towels
5. Scrub Floors
Wednesday:
1. Dust common area furniture
2. Clean Glass doors
3. Clean TV
4. Steam Mop hardwood floors
5. Shop Vac under Furniture
Thursdays:
1. Change Bedding
2. Organize Drawers/Closets
3. Dust Dressers
4. Dust computer
5. Pay Bills
6. File and shred paper
Friday:
1. Clean Mirror and Sink
2. Scrub Tub Down
3. Change Towels
4. Take out bathroom trash
Deep Cleaning Tasks:
Week One:
1. Organize Pantry
2. Wipe off cabinets
3. Wipe out fridge
4. Wash Kitchen and bathroom rugs
5. Dust top of fridge
6. Clean oven
Week Two:
1.  Disinfect door handles and light switches
2.  Dust Ceiling fans and light fixtures
3.  Wipe down kitchen canisters and counter appliances
4.  Clean out cars
Week Three:
1. Clean Windows
2. Vacuum Vents
3. Vacuum Inside Furniture
4. Disinfect garbage cans
5. Clean door track 
Week Four:
1. Wash/Bleach Shower Curtain
2. Wipe down walls and moldings
3. Clean washing machine
4. Wipe down blinds

    Ahh one step closer to a cleaner house! (as long as I stick to it!) I plan on printing it and laminating it and then keeping it handy in a handy place with a dry erase marker! 

Do you follow a cleaning schedule at your house? Do you think it really helps keep the house in order??





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