A simple cleaning schedule you can stick to

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Want a realistic cleaning schedule that you can stick with?

Whatever our day is, at the end of our day we want to get into a neat home.

Because when you’re busy and stressed, a messy home is only going to make you anxious.

A simple cleaning schedule you can stick to

Some people make their bed as soon as they get up in the morning. They have an all-time clean home because of their daily cleaning habits to keep their home in order.

If you don’t have a plan or a cleaning routine then your housework can be overwhelming and never-ending.

How to create a simple cleaning you can stick to

Now, how to create a cleaning schedule for your house that can be done every day?

Everyone loves having a good cleaning schedule to make our home clean and neat. But sticking to a simple cleaning schedule is part of life to be organized!

Don’t worry…

I will help you to have a simple cleaning schedule you can stick to your entire life and be kept away from a messy house ever.

The trick is to create a cleaning routine that I can stick to.

However, there’s nothing to worry about.

I’ve broken down a method to help you come up with a house cleaning schedule that works and you can stick to it every single day.

10 Tips to create a simple cleaning schedule you can stick to

1. Plan your chores

Plan which chore you need to be done first?

You need a plan to tackle cleaning tasks at home.

Don’t worry about creating the Pinterest-perfect home. Nobody has time for that and your family doesn’t want to feel like they can’t relax in their home.

We all have a different home with different family members.

According to the size of the house and the size of the family, the household chores also change. both the factors are directly proportional to home chores, I hope you got what I meant.

2. Create a task list

Before you think about yourself, I would strongly recommend creating a really simple chore list. Not more than five a day!

The most organized homes need to have some daily and weekly maintenance chores performed to keep things organized and in their proper place, such as tidying and putting things away.

you need to know what you have to do to clean it in the first place.

Based on the individual needs of your household, make a note of how often you would like to accomplish each task.

For Example Kitchen chores

Every day: wipe down all surfaces, do the dishes, sweep
Weekly: Mop the floor, take out the trash

Monthly: Clean the oven, clear out the fridge/pantry, organize kitchen cabinets

Cleaning your home doesn’t become an overwhelming task on the weekends, you’ll need to do some things every day. A simple and easy nightly cleaning routine helps you to reset your day.

Always make a simple realistic cleaning schedule or list.

3. Prioritize your chores

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Just think about it for a moment: what does a clean house mean to you? Is it a spotless kitchen with no dishes in the sink? Or would you rather have a clean bedroom with neat bedsheets to come home after work?

I prefer TWO, one is the clean kitchen with no dishes and another one is a clean bed ☺️. I spend less time in kitchen using these genius hacks.

What about you?

Keep all of this in mind when you are creating your cleaning checklist.

Maybe it’s not realistic to wipe down every surface in every room daily. That’s okay; just decide what matters most to you and go from there.

4. Implement a block scheduling system to clean each day

Now we have the plan and prioritize the chores. It’s time to schedule the chores so that you gonna do the stuff for real. Time saving cleaning shortcuts also helps to save lots of time.

If you don’t schedule it, it probably won’t happen. So schedule in time daily to clean. Blocking out some time in the morning and some time in the evening is a life-changing cleaning schedule.

I recommend you to do it, and you can have my free block scheduling template.

5. Time blocking cleaning system

If you practice time blocking cleaning system, then cleaning will not be a burden for you. It is a life-changing thing that happened for me. Give it a try gradually you can master in your own way!

Morning cleaning schedule

Make your bed:
Do the dish:

Quick kitchen clean up
Sweep

Pick any one chore (do one chore every day)

Monday: bedrooms

Tuesday: bathrooms
Wednesday: floors
Thursday: fridge and pantry

Friday: clean surfaces, declutter, & dust
Weekend: wash sheets, plan meals, vacuum

Evening cleaning schedule

Do the Laundry : practice time saving laundry hacks

Do the remaining dishes
10-minute quick clean kitchen: clean and wipe surfaces
sweep & spot mop

6. Do similar tasks in groups

Doing a similar task makes sense for cleaning because then you can allocate time for them much more easily. For example: If you are wiping your dinner table, then you can clean the whole surface in that hall at once.

Another example I can tell you is that whenever I clean my toilet I do water my plants. Only I need the time to water get filled in the bathroom bucket. Look both chores are done!

7. Know your Cleaning Style (think about your day and family)

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Most people have a daily cleaning routine. It’s all according to the type of your job and your family requirements.

If you have the time and discipline to dedicate to a daily routine. In that case, set aside 45 minutes to an hour every day and conduct a simple cleaning procedure that will keep the mess from piling up.

If you have a more hectic job that doesn’t allow an everyday cleaning slot, then you can dedicate each weekend to one household chore.

Do you only have a half-hour each weekday but plenty of time on the weekends?

You’ll want to create a cleaning schedule that allows you to keep your two most important rooms up to your standards all week then fit cleaning the rest around that.

But whatever your day is I would recommend you to have a 15 daily cleaning routine. It’s worth it! rather than spending your beautiful weekend CLEANING DAY!

I set a timer for myself for 15 minutes each night to get as many tasks done on my schedule as possible.

8. Turn Your Schedule Into a Routine (Create your cleaning routine)

You will get a lot of information and ideas about cleaning and creating routines. Honestly some works, some don’t work or nothing works for you.

When it comes to creating a cleaning schedule, it’s important to spend time strategically thinking and planning rather than just rushing in.

I have so many cleaning routines for busy working moms, and many more you have to find your cleaning routine.

Once you found the cleaning routine that works for you, keep at it!

Make sure you stick with your original goals and develop a habit of them. Treat it exactly like your daily personal habits like brushing your teeth.

Most importantly, don’t be too hard on yourself. It will be very hard to get it done for the first time.

Create simple and easy daily cleaning routine and weekly cleaning routine.

Coming up with an ideal cleaning schedule takes time and patience. Put the work in until you find what works personally for you.

9. Get all involved

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As always, try to get the kids involved! Assign some of these chores to your kids if they are old enough.

Having kids involved in housekeeping not only makes your life easier but also teaches them valuable skills and gives them self esteem as they feel they make vital contributions to the household

Teach your kids to make their beds in the mornings, and to put away their laundry and their toys.

Cleaning is faster and more fun when everyone has a role to play.

Help them get in the habit of daily cleaning and straightening! You’ll be happy with the help and you’ll be instilling good habits in your children.

10. Be Flexible

Once you’ve created a house cleaning schedule, be prepared to adjust it as you learn more about your energy levels as well as your home.

You may find that you’ve got two difficult days scheduled back to back, and that leaves you worn out all week. If you’re a person who enjoys doing nothing on Sunday, don’t set yourself up for failure by scheduling chores seven days a week.

Free printable cleaning schedule that works

Get your free simple cleaning schedule.

For crazy times

Some things life will become worst at some point, and we can’t able to do what we want to do. There are times when you just can’t stick to your schedule, no matter how much you’d like. Maybe the kids get sick, or you do, or sometimes work gets crazy.

I have some tips to come back to normal,

It’s ok if your house is messy at some point.

Get back on track and reset your house.
Start with doing one task every day
Small steps daily will go a long way.

Conclusion

When life gets crazy it can be hard to keep your home clean. But you and your family deserve to live in a home that is comfortable and mostly clean!

Use these tips to stick to an easy house cleaning schedule that is so easy anyone can do it.

The more you struggle with keeping your house clean, the stricter you should be with yourself to start. As you develop good habits, you can loosen up a little and switch to a more flexible system.

You can start small like you can get done in a few minutes, like making your bed every day early in the morning or reset the night before.

It will feel so good to come down in the morning to a picked-up living room and a clean kitchen. You can hit all the major areas of your home, and that’s it! leave it and let it go.

Be honest about what you’re willing to do

There is no such a perfectly spotless home!

I hope you can make your realistic cleaning schedule you can stick to.

Which is your favourite cleaning schedule that help you to stick to? Let me know in the comment box below.

I will see you in another post.

With

❤️

Nasreen

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