There are several resources out there that tell you different opinions on how often different areas in your home should be cleaned. A lot of it depends on use, but there are certain areas that you should pay special attention to. Doing a once a year cleaning in most areas probably wont cut it, as your home can harbor more bacteria than a trash can.
Let’s go through this list from areas that should be cleaned daily, to areas that only need once a year attention. You may be surprised on the frequency of certain items as they may need more/less attention than you would think. We will break down the “why” in future articles.
Daily
Wipe Kitchen Counter Top
Vacuum and/or Sweep (frequency depends on traffic and pets)
Sanitize Sinks
Make your Bed
Clean Dirty Dishes
Replace Dirty Towels
Take Out Trash as Needed
Laundry as Needed
Weekly
Mop Kitchen/Bathroom Floors
Clean Inside of Microwave
Vacuum and/or Lint Roll Furniture
Clean Toilet and Bathtub
Wash Bed Linens
Wash Bath Towels (after every 3 uses)
Toaster
Computer (mouse/keyboard)
Clean Mirrors
Dust Hard Surfaces
Wipe Down Door Knobs/Handles
Clean TV/Remote
Throw Away Expired Food
Monthly
Dust Ceiling Fans/Vents
Comforter
Wipe Down Kitchen Cabinets
Disinfect Wastebaskets
Wash Windows
Shake Out Rugs
Three to Six Months
Inside of Oven
Inside of Fridge
Clean Dishwasher
Clean Washing Machine
Shower Curtain Liner
Dust Lampshades
Descale Coffee Maker
Wash Pillows
Wash Baseboards
Yearly
Professionally Clean Carpets/Rugs
Wash or Steam Curtains/Drapes
Deep Clean Windows
Behind/Underneath Appliances and Heavy Furniture
Gutters
Fireplace/Chimney
Dryer Duct
Going through a checklist is just the start to getting on track to having a clean home. It may seem overwhelming at first glance, but by creating a custom weekly schedule to divide and conquer, it isn’t a burden as long as you keep up with it. It is important to keep up with the listed tasks because your home can harbor so much bacteria that can cause your family illness. Some tasks listed are a higher need than others depending on your living situation, so keep that in mind when planning. You can always incorporate Sweep to help take off some of the burden. In future articles, we will break down why certain items are listed on certain frequencies. Happy cleaning!
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