The Power of Weekly Cleaning
While daily tasks keep surfaces tidy, weekly cleaning tackles the deeper dirt and grime. These tasks prevent buildup and ensure your home stays truly clean, not just organized.
Choose one day each week as your cleaning day. Many people prefer Saturday mornings, but pick whatever works for your schedule.
⏰ 1-2 hours per week🛁 Bathroom Deep Clean (20 minutes)
- Scrub toilet bowl, seat, and base thoroughly
- Clean shower/tub - tiles, grout, and fixtures
- Wash bathroom sink and polish taps
- Clean mirrors and glass surfaces
- Mop bathroom floor thoroughly
- Wash bath mats and replace towels
- Empty and clean bathroom bin
🍳 Kitchen Deep Clean (30 minutes)
- Clean inside microwave thoroughly
- Wipe down all cabinet fronts and handles
- Clean oven exterior and stovetop
- Empty and wipe down refrigerator shelves
- Mop kitchen floor completely
- Clean sink and polish fixtures
- Wipe down small appliances
- Take out trash and recycling
🛋️ Living Areas (25 minutes)
- Vacuum all carpets and rugs thoroughly
- Dust all surfaces, shelves, and decorations
- Wipe down light switches and door handles
- Clean TV screen and remote controls
- Vacuum or mop hard floors
- Fluff and arrange cushions
- Wipe windowsills and baseboards
🛏️ Bedrooms (20 minutes)
- Change bed sheets and pillowcases
- Vacuum bedroom floors completely
- Dust bedside tables and dressers
- Organize closet and put away clothes
- Wipe down mirrors
- Empty bedroom trash bins
🌤️ Best Day: Saturday Morning
- Most popular choice
- Weekend availability
- Start fresh for the week
⚡ Time-Saving Tip
- Work room by room
- Use a cleaning caddy
- Play energetic music
📋 Split It Up
- Bathrooms on Wednesday
- Kitchen on Friday
- Bedrooms on Sunday
Weekly Cleaning Pro Tips
- Start with the furthest room from your cleaning supply storage
- Work top to bottom so dust falls to surfaces you haven't cleaned yet
- Use a caddy to carry all supplies room to room - saves trips
- Set a timer for each room to stay focused and efficient
- Open windows for fresh air while cleaning
- Vacuum or sweep before mopping to avoid muddy floors
- Don't forget high-touch areas: light switches, door handles, remote controls