Cleaning Schedules, Tips & Hacks~Includes a FREE PRINTABLE!

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Cleaning is just part of life, but wouldn’t it be nice to clean quickly yet effectively, and only when things actually needed to be cleaned? As a busy mom, it can be so hard to find the motivation to clean when I actually do have the time. If only I had all the cleaning schedules, the best hacks, and awesome tips all in one place?

When I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I just created it for myself. These are so good not only for me as a busy mom, but this is also a great resource for my kids as they come alongside me to help keep our place in order.

If you are a busy woman looking for something to kickstart your cleaning motivation, this could be just what you need to give yourself that kick in the pants.

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And with that, here are the cleaning schedules, tips, and hacks you need to make a clean home a breeze!

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Daily:

• make bed: make your half of the bed as soon as you get out
• clean your dirty dishes: the old fashioned way really is easiest – let them soak in a sink full of soapy water
• wipe down the front of your kitchen appliances
• wipe down kitchen and bathroom counters using a simple cleaner, like this one
• do a quick clean of mirror using a cloth, like this one, just click on it

• fluff your living room pillows and fold blankets
• put shoes away
• wipe off toilet seats using disinfecting wipes like these, just click on them

• sanitize sponges and kitchen rags by putting them in the microwave for two minutes

Weekly:

• dust in main areas: kids can help with socks on hands
• vacuum all carpets using an efficient, lightweight, and amazing vacuum like this one, it’s great for our family of 10 and pets! Just click on it

• clean your shower, but let these do the work, just click on them
  
• quickly wipe out your refrigerator
• clean your microwave, but boil a mug of water with a little lemon juice in it first. All you have to do is wipe it out
• wipe off/clean stovetop
• wash bathroom towels
• wash bedding
• steam mop all solid surface floors using a steam mop like this one, just click on it

• sweep area in front of exit and entry doors
• shake out all rugs
• throw out spoiled food

Monthly:

• dust all baseboards using socks on your hands
• clean blinds using this time saving hack
• quick clean windows using this cloth

• clean appliances including your refrigerator, dryer, washer, and dishwasher
• vacuum and rotate mattresses
• remove couch cushions and vacuum them as well as the couch
• wash all throw blankets
• wipe down all doors, handles and knobs, and light switches
• clean ceiling fans. Dusters like this work really well! Just click on it

• clean oven
• organize/clean junk drawer: make it easier by having a junk drawer that is organized like this

Every Quarter:

• remove carpet stains. This steam cleaner is amazing!
  
• deep clean your shower like this
• organize/clean and organize closets
• deep clean your refrigerator like this
• clean under kitchen and bathroom sinks
• clean drains
• wash all rugs
• thoroughly clean windows
• wipe down cupboard fronts and handles in kitchen and bathrooms
• wash shower curtain liner
• clean toaster
• clean all toys: put toys that can get wet inside a laundry bag like this and wash in the washer

• clean or get new vacuum bag
• dust where walls and ceilings meet using this to get rid of cobwebs

Every Six Months:

• defrost and clean freezer
• vacuum and rotate mattresses
• sweep/clean garage
• wash comforters, quilts, and pillows
• clean under and behind furniture
• thoroughly clean coffee maker
• dust or clean tops of all door and closet trim
• clean bathroom vents: vacuuming and wiping them works best
• clean heating vents: vacuum first, then use a tool like this, just click on it

• dust lamp shades by vacuuming them
• purge magazines

Annually:

• clean out cupboards
• clean gutters
• purge unused clothing
• get rid of broken or unused toys
• deep clean car

Cleaning is so much easier when we know what to clean and when to clean it. Grab your free downloadable above if you missed it!