There’s a secret no-one really tells you about cleaning a home and that is the more often you do it, the less you have to do.
Think about it. If your house is really grimy, you’ll have to expend a lot of energy scrubbing and dusting. But, if you do a little each day, you won’t need to put that much effort in.
And, that’s why a quick cleaning routine that you can knock out each day is a great idea. So, here’s a simple daily cleaning routine to follow so your home stays tidy.
Download the free printable Cleaning Bundle below that includes a Daily Cleaning Checklist.
Print out the schedule and laminate it or place it in a clear sheet protector. That way you can write on it with a dry erase marker and use the same page multiple times.
Daily Cleaning Schedule
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Please note that the first time you are carrying out this cleaning routine, it may take longer. You have to get your home in a good state first and then, the daily cleaning will allow you to easily maintain it.
Bedrooms
- Make the bed every morning
- Put away clothing: Hang or fold clean laundry and put dirty clothes in the hamper
- Straighten the nightstands
Bathrooms
- Clear counters. Put away toiletries and makeup
- Hang damp towels to dry
- Spray shower with daily cleaner
- Wipe sink, toilet (and mirror, if necessary)
- Restock toilet paper, if needed
- Spray air freshener
Entry & Living/ Family Room
- Straighten and fluff throw pillows
- Clear clutter from surfaces and put things where they belong
Kitchen & Dining Areas
- Wash dishes
- Clear clutter
- Wipe surfaces: table, countertops and the stovetop
- Take out trash
- Clean up spills
Office
- Sort mail and paperwork
- Clear inbox (bonus task that doesn’t contribute to a home that looks cleaner but certainly makes life easier)
Floors
- Vacuum and mop high-traffic areas as needed
Equipment
You’re going to need a few items to execute this Daily Chore List. Here’s what I recommend:
- Microfiber cleaning cloths
- All-purpose cleaning solution
- Vacuum cleaner, robot vacuum cleaner or broom and dustpan
- Empty (laundry) basket or box
As you move from room-to-room, take the empty basket or box with you. This way you can easily throw any clutter that doesn’t belong to a particular room in there and put it in its rightful place.
If you want to eliminate vacuuming from your daily chore list altogether, use a robot vacuum cleaner that will do it for you.
This daily cleaning schedule will make cleaning your home a whole lot easier. And, when your house always looks good, you won’t have to worry about visitors stopping by unannounced.
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