A Weekly Cleaning Schedule??

A neighbor of mine has had one for years. And you know what? Her house always looks FABULOUS! I used to think that I didn't need one but since I've gone back to work, I just can't keep up with it all. I am tired of saving it all for the weekend. And, I am tired of the house looking not so fabulous during the week. I am ready to jump on the bandwagon. So here is a weekly schedule courtesy of Marcia Ramsland.

A Weekly Cleaning Schedule is the backbone of staying on top of clutter. It frees up time since regular routines create order. The goal is to stay ahead of the dust and clutter without much effort.

Here’s what you want to do in Weekly Cleaning so your house stays clean:


l. Empty Wastebaskets. Believe it or not, this is a sign of all clean homes and offices. Get your money’s worth from your weekly garbage and recyle pickup by tossing out everything you can.

2. Change Bed Linens. Instead of tackling the Herculean task of changing all the beds on the same day, try changing no more than two beds per day. Set up a schedule for changing bed linens on a weekly or every-other-week schedule.

3. Vacuum Regularly. Vacuuming is one of the quickest ways to give the illusion of a clean home. It also minimizes dust and adds longevity to an expensive part of your home—your carpet and floors.

4. Clean Kitchen and Bathroom Floors. When kitchen and bathroom floors are clean, people will presume you have a clean home. And all you did was keep the crumbs and dirt picked up.

5. Eliminate One “Clutter Pile.” Piles are telltale signs of disorder. How many do you see around your house right now? Conquer one pile per week and soon you’ll regain control.

6. Complete One Project from your “Priority Project List.” Create this priority project list while vacuuming and scrutinizing your home. List no more than ten items, though. Once you have a few crossed off, you can add others.

7. Handle Errands. Whenever possible, do a few errands on your way home from being out. A convenient, quick stop on the way home takes less time than getting up the momentum to go out and tackle a bunch of errands later.

Example of a Weekly Cleaning System

Monday - Empty wastebaskets
Tuesday - Vacuum traffic areas
Wednesday - Eliminate a clutter“pile”
Thursday - Do Errands, i.e. banking, gas, grocery
Friday - Clean the kitchen & bathroom floors
Saturday - Change beds & do laundry
Sunday - Free Day

The Benefits of Organizing Your Cleaning

A simple cleaning system gives you:
• a nice-looking home
• more free time
• less stress

It is definitely worth the time to create a system that works for you.

And I couldn't agree more. I will be implementing this system starting today. I'll let you know how it goes. :)

Comments

Leslie said…
Well you KNOW I NEED this!!! Thanks Mo! we will have to encourage each other!!!
Annabel said…
Great tips and all of them very useful. I keep these rules and my house is not the same since then. Regards from End of Tenancy Cleaning London

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