A Professionally Crafted Schedule for Cleaning Your House 

[Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Years]

Our house is our sanctuary, a place where we are the most comfortable as well as vulnerable. It is essential that our sanctuary remains tidy and clean because our life depends on it. From the minute we wake up, the air we inhale, the clothes we wear, the floor we walk on or the food we cook in the kitchen and the bathroom we use for the shower, everything adds up to our health and immunity. So, the bottom line is cleaning is a big necessity.

However, cleaning is not as easy as it sounds. Because it’s not just sweeping or mopping. There is more to it. And, if we consider cleaning a whole house every day, then the idea might just seem to be next to impossible. But, what if you could use another sneaky way to keep the house and everything inside it on a regular clean check and organized? Well, read more to find out. 

Checklist: Cleaning Tips for the Household 

Since cleaning an entire house seems like a whole lot of work, what you can do is break it down and make a scheduled checklist where you can assort them into sections. For instance, cleaning routine for every day, every week, every month and every year. 

Little confusing? Here’s a more detailed scheduled checklist that you can apply for an optimal cleaning routine:

Things to Clean Every Day

When it comes to everyday cleaning, you can resort to cleaning things that do not take up much of your time. This way, you can keep them clean and also attend your work schedule on time. Additionally, it will also prevent germs and bacteria from growing. Here’s what you can do:

1.    Tidy Bedroom 

In order to keep your bedroom organized when you come back home from a tiring day, you can simply wake up in the morning and tidy it up. Set new sheets whenever required, clean up the mess on the bed, keep everything back to where it belongs. This will help you to get into an organized timeline. 

2.    Clean Dirty Dishes 

It is needless to say that dirty dishes should be cleaned as soon as possible because the longer you keep them unwashed, the faster germs will grow. When you are done cooking, place them on the sink and clean them up instantly. Or, the least, after you are done eating and before going to bed. 

3.    Sanitize Sinks 

The sink is what we use daily. It makes sense that it needs to be cleaned every day. But, it only takes a few minutes to do it. Simply use a cleaning sponge to wipe away the stains and food residues. To sanitize the sink, use warm water and pour it down the drain. Use bleach for a few minutes until you wash it off. 

Things to Clean Every Week 

Now that you have set a routine for cleaning things daily, it's time for you to make a weekly routine. This way, you will be covering more areas and more things in the house every week. Here’s what to do:

1.    Clean Microwave 

We use a microwave every day for warming up food. Even though it does not make much of a mess every day, however, by the end of the week, you’ll see some food residue and stains left here and there. So, it is ideal for a weekly clean. Take one whole cup of water and a few small spoons of vinegar. Mix it well in a microwave protected bowl and warm it up inside. Wait until you see steam gas formed and then let it sit for a while until you use a clean fabric to take off the mess. 

2.    Clean Bathroom Surfaces 

To immaculate your bathroom, do the basic things like mopping the bathroom floor, sweeping of dust, and dirt from the surfaces using a clean fabric. Make sure to disinfect the toilet bowl using quality products that are capable of killing 99% of germs. Don’t forget the bathroom tiles, glass, shower head, and bathtub in the process. 

3.    Clean the Refrigerator 

Cleaning refrigerators every week is a good choice because it keeps your food safe and the air inside clean. By the end of the week, you will see spills from food, stains, and perhaps a foul smell. Simply take out the food from the refrigerator and empty it. Now, take out the removable shelves and keep them aside. Use a refrigerator cleaner and a fabric to wipe out the stains and food residue. Don’t forget to defrost the freezer and clean it too. Once it is done, put the shelves and food back in order. 

Things to Clean Every Month 

Now, let us take a look at the task that can stay on hold until the next 30 days passes. Here’s the task that you need to go through every month, whenever you can:

1.    Washing Machine 

For cleaning the washing machine, all you need to do is make sure to put it on a wash cleaner cycle mode. This is meant for models that are new to the market. However, if you have an older model then you can simply use a normal cycle. Fill in water and put washing machine cleaner detergent in the detergent segment. This will clean the insides thoroughly. 

2.    Dishwasher

To clean the dishwasher, take a cup of water mixed with vinegar. Place it on the top shelve of the dishwasher and turn on the cycle. A heat dry cycle would be advisable to clean the dishwasher properly.  

3.    Clean Vacuum 

Since you use the Vacuum almost every day, it is essential to change the vacuum bag once every month. This will keep the suction power strong and intact. Try replacing the filters too, if necessary. Take out tangled threads using a soft brush as well.

Things to Clean Every Year 

There are additional things that you need to clean every year and that will pretty much keep your house perfectly clean:

1.    Deep Clean the Rugs/Carpets 

Carpets tend to absorb a lot of dirt, dust, germs, and bacteria. They hide in deep layers and often don’t come out even after dusting. Hence, at a suitable time, vacuum all the carpet first. Then, you need to wash them. During the washing process, scrub deeply using a special carpet cleaning agent. Then, rinse it off properly. Now, soak out the remaining water and leave in the sun to dry off. 

2.    Clean the Windows 

Too clean windows, you need a pair of clean fabric cloth and a glass cleaner. Start from one edge and cover all the sides, corners, and the sill. Wipe out the layers of dust and keep wiping until the stains are removed. Then, spray water and take off the remaining grease and cleaning agent. 

3.    Deep Clean Pillows/Mattress/Covers

Take off the pillow covers and put them in the washing machine along with your bedsheets. Make sure to put warm water on a normal cycle. Meanwhile, clean your mattress and pillows. Make sure to scrub it using quality products to take out the deep hidden germs and allergen. Additionally, you can also try steam cleaning them, it is more effective. 

Since you’ve successfully noted the checklist, get started today. Or, if you have any difficulties cleaning, then you can refer to Dubai-Cleaners for quality cleaning services. At the end of the day, nothing is better than seeking professional assistance for all your cleaning tasks.

Author bio:

 An enthusiastic tech blogger with a creativity-mind and an entrepreneur in himself. His focus and passion adjoin for seeking the latest technological developments and travel. A content crafter who can enchant you with his ideas on home improvements. His love for blogging makes him an inventory and an influencer. 

Guest Contributor: Sunil Verma