A clean home is a happy home. An effective weekly cleaning routine that goes with your morning and nightly cleaning routine can help maintain a clean and organized home. In fact, a SIMPLE weekly cleaning routine that you can stick to.
To avoid those labor-intensive deep cleaning days and to enjoy your weekends, it is always wise to do a little bit of cleaning on a daily and weekly basis.
A weekly cleaning routine ensures your home stays clean with minimal effort.
Cleaning becomes a breeze when you are consistent with it.
You can knock off cleaning tasks in a matter of minutes.
However, if cleaning is neglected for several weeks, it takes too much time and hard work to get your house back in shape.
So let’s have a look at some cleaning tasks to include in your weekly cleaning routine that’ll help keep your whole house spic and span.
A SIMPLE WEEKLY CLEANING ROUTINE YOU CAN STICK TO
MONDAY – KITCHEN DAY
After your Sunday gourmet meals and weekly meal prep-up, it makes sense to clean the kitchen and get it ready for the week.
No matter how much you try to keep on top of things – dishes, mail, groceries, the kitchen gets messy and cluttered real quick.
That said, it’s really easy to maintain a clean kitchen with this doable checklist.
Kitchen day cleaning tasks go as follows
- Dust spiderwebs (if any)
- Clear clutter on countertops
- Clean stovetop
- Wipe sink
- Wipe appliances and countertops
- Wipe down cabinet doors
- Wipe cabinet top
- Wipe dining room table and chairs
- Check the refrigerator for spoiled food
- Mop floor
Remember, you don’t have to do all the tasks each week. Just focus on a small part every week.
Read How To Clean Your Kitchen In 10 Minutes or Less!
TUESDAY – DEEP CLEANING DAY
Although regular cleaning can pretty much keep grime and grease under control, there are additional layers of mold and filth that require extra hands.
Assigning one deep cleaning day in your week can prevent it from becoming a massive, unbearable job.
- Declutter, organize, or deep clean — one drawer/shelf.
- Wipe all of the light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Wipe down windows and doors
- Organize entryway
- Vacuum rugs
- Vacuum furniture and upholstery
Pick 1 task per week and keep rotating.
Without delaying until spring or fall, deep clean just one area (focus on one small part) in your home for no more than 15 minutes a week, and cleaning would be less daunting.
WEDNESDAY – BEDROOM DAY
Your bedroom is where you start and end your day. It should be inviting.
A neat and clean bedroom means a peaceful and comfy space for unwinding after a long day.
Mornings are a mad race in a house that is messy and cluttered.
But when your bedroom is clean and organized, people in your family can take things slow. They can locate items, get dressed up, or relax comfortably.
Simplifying your bedroom and keeping essential stuff makes cleaning easier, lighter, and more comfortable.
- Put things back into their place.
- Wipe furniture and knickknacks
- Straighten up the dresser and nightstands
- Declutter/organize a couple of shelves in your closet
- Rearrange dresser
- Rearrange nightstands
- Change sheets
- Empty trash
- Vacuum
It is always good to make your bed daily.
Read How To SPEED CLEAN Your House in JUST 30 Minutes
THURSDAY – BATHROOM DAY
Best time to accomplish your bathroom cleaning tasks? During your kid’s tub time.
You’ll be amazed to know you can clean your entire bathroom in so little time.
- Declutter, wipe down, and arrange the drawers and cabinets
- Wipe down mirrors and surfaces
- Clean toilet (top-bottom)
- Clean up shower
- Clean up floor
Read How To Keep Your Bathroom Clean In 5 Minutes A Day
FRIDAY – LIVING ROOM
If you feel there are fewer tasks in your living room day, go ahead and finish up the remaining laundry. That way, you can sit back and enjoy your weekend, without thinking about cleaning.
- Put away toys and other belongings
- Straighten up and wipe the TV unit
- Wipe down lamps and lights
- Straighten up entryway
- vacuum
Again pick tasks that are urgent. Choose high-priority areas. Areas that need your critical attention at that moment.
Final words:
A clean home positively improves the quality of your life.
Effective cleaning routines ensure your house stays clean and tidy all the time without even knowing.
It’s okay if you cannot accomplish each task written in your weekly cleaning routine. Just focus on getting something done each day. And in no time your home will be a much better place.
No more scary surprise visits; no more embarrassment; no more beating yourself up.
This weekly cleaning routine will help transform your home into a peaceful haven.
