How to Stick to a Cleaning Schedule You’ll Actually Follow

Show your home some love and get organized now with a free printable daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule from Homemakers.

It doesn’t matter whether you live in a cozy, urban studio or a sprawling country manor; keeping your home clean can be really overwhelming regardless of your square footage.

Fortunately, you don’t have to feel this way. We’re sharing our secrets, breaking things down room to make regular cleaning much more manageable–dare we say, even enjoyable?

If you don’t believe us, just think about how much spare time you’ll have once you start following the schedule. Cleaning a little bit every day is what makes the difference. There’ll be no more marathon cleaning sessions that take up your entire weekend!

You’ll suddenly have time to get back in the kitchen and enjoy more home-cooked meals. You can host regular game nights and throw elaborate dinner parties. The world is your well-organized oyster!

Free Printable Cleaning Schedules

Daily Cleaning Schedule

Printable Daily Checklist >

• Wash dishes
• Make beds
• Wipe down all surfaces and sinks
• Sort mail
• Pick up floor clutter
• Sweep kitchen/dining room floor
• Stain-treat laundry

Weekly Cleaning Schedule

Printable Weekly Checklist >

BATHROOMS

• Wash towels, bathmats and washcloths
• Dust
• Clean bathtubs, showers, sinks and toilets
• Vacuum and mop floors
• Clean mirrors
• Empty and wipe down trashcans
• Wipe down baseboards and molding
• Sanitize doorknobs and light switches

BEDROOMS

• Change and wash bed linens
• Dust
• De-clutter bedside tables
• Vacuum
• Empty and wipe down trashcans
• Wipe down baseboards and molding
• Sanitize doorknobs and light switches

KITCHEN/DINING AREA

• Dust
• Vacuum
• Wipe down all surfaces
• Clean microwave
• Straighten up fridge
• Throw out any food/beverages past their prime
• Empty and wipe down trashcan
• Wipe down baseboards and molding
• Sanitize doorknobs and light switches
• Straighten up cabinets and pantry
• Clean sink and disposal
• Wash kitchen towels and cloth napkins

LIVING SPACES

• Dust
• Vacuum
• De-clutter tables
• Discard old magazines and catalogs
• Sanitize remote controls, keyboards and other electronic components
• Wipe down baseboards and molding
• Sanitize doorknobs and light switches

THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME

• Dust
• Vacuum
• De-clutter tables
• Empty and wipe down trashcans
• Wipe down baseboards and molding
• Sanitize doorknobs and light switches
• Vacuum air vents/registers
• Straighten closets
• Water plants
• Clean mirrors
• Do laundry
• Put away laundry

Monthly Cleaning Schedule

Printable Monthly Checklist >

BATHROOMS

• Clean grout
• Clean out medicine cabinets
• Clean drain
• Wash shower curtains

BEDROOMS

• Wash duvet covers
• Wash mattress pads
• Wash pillow protectors

KITCHEN/DINING AREA

• Clean out freezer
• Deep-clean appliances
• Disinfect trashcan and surrounding area
• Clean cooktop

THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME

• Wipe down doors
• Dust ceiling fans
• Wash windows
• Dust and vacuum window treatments
• Wash walls
• Change air filters
• Clean out closets
• Polish wood
• Condition leather
• Organize your storage