The house will be perfectly clean: what to clean daily, weekly and monthly

Making lists of tasks before they start makes it easier to accomplish any task. And cleaning is no exception.

Experts say that if you have a plan in place, you won't be distracted and can easily divide the work among family members, which means you'll clean up faster. Better Homes and Gardens has prepared such a plan, taking into account the work in different rooms and the required frequency.

Household chores by room

But before you jump right into the list, take a look at the types of chores that might be needed in different types of rooms. Choose the ones that are right for you. This will help you cross out all the unnecessary things at the start.

Bathroom

The bathroom is a space that requires daily, weekly, and monthly attention. Places like the sink, faucet, mirror, countertops, and toilet should be wiped down daily. The bathtub and shower should be cleaned weekly. To keep your glass shower enclosure in pristine condition, wipe it down with a scrubber after every shower or at least once a day. Also, don't forget to empty the bathroom every day.

Bedroom

Keeping your bedrooms clean and tidy is the key to hygiene and healthy sleep. By making beds, putting away clothes, and tidying up every day, you can guarantee a clean, dust-free space and a neat appearance. Weekly vacuuming and mopping the floors, combined with monthly closet and drawer cleaning, are the keys to keeping bedrooms as cozy as possible.

Kitchen

This room is perhaps the most heavily used in the house. To keep it tidy, plan to wash all the dishes, load and unload the dishwasher, clear the table, and take out the trash every day. Countertops should be wiped down after each use. Weekly tasks can include a brief cleaning of the refrigerator or pantry, grocery shopping and meal planning, and changing kitchen towels.

Laundry

The key to doing laundry successfully is regularity. Don't let the laundry basket get too full. Wash clothes as soon as you see that there is enough for a full wash. Set aside one day a week to wash all the bedding and towels, and another day for ironing.

Living room

If your living room is where the whole family gathers, you shouldn't neglect to pay daily attention to it. From clearing tables, fluffing cushions, and vacuuming to weekly dusting and furniture care. Depending on how you use your space, the list of regular duties will vary.

Closets

Don't forget to regularly clean out your closets. Clutter accumulates in them like a snowball. Inspect those cabinets and drawers that are used most often every day. The rest should be checked at least once a week.

Create a daily to-do list

You can see the benefits of a to-do list from the first day you start using it. It will immediately help you get your home chaos under control. Not to mention, you'll get rid of the constant feeling of being overwhelmed by the mess. Here's what you should do daily in different rooms.

Bathrooms

• wipe down the countertop and sink;
• take out the garbage;
• replace toilet paper and other hygiene materials as needed.

Bedrooms

• make beds;
• Gather clothes, shoes, and other items.

Kitchen

• Wipe down countertops and sink;
• load/unload the dishwasher;
• sweep the floor.

Living room

• collect scattered things;
• fluff the pillows;
• fold the rugs;
• wipe down the coffee tables.

Common spaces

• vacuum the most frequently traveled areas;
• collect things from open surfaces;
• check the mailbox.

To-do list for the week

The nice thing about weekly tasks is that they don't have to be done all in one day. Divide the week between different tasks. For example, clean the kitchen on Saturday, the bathrooms and bedrooms on Sunday, and buy groceries on Monday. Make a schedule that works for you.

Bathrooms

• Wash all plumbing, clean countertops, floors, and mirrors;

• refill soap dispensers;
• replace towels.

Bedrooms

• Wash the bedding;
• collect all items that have accumulated on nightstands and dressers.

Kitchen

• Make a meal plan for the week;
• buy groceries;
• Clean the refrigerator and pantry quickly;
• replace kitchen towels.

Laundry

• Wash the bedding;
• change and wash decorative pillowcases and blankets
• Wash the beds of pets

Miscellaneous

• wipe off the dust
• vacuum all floors;
• do a wet cleaning.

Monthly to-do list

These tasks can take a little more time than daily and weekly tasks. Therefore, they should be planned so that they are distributed more or less evenly throughout the month.

Bedrooms

• organize the closets

Kitchen.

• Clean the refrigerator and pantry thoroughly;
• clean the oven and microwave.

Living room

• vacuum the sofas and armchairs.

Miscellaneous around the house

• Dust the blinds and wash the curtains;

• Wipe down the walls and baseboards;
• wash mirrors and glass surfaces in the interior.

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