Printable Monthly Cleaning Checklist
These are the jobs that make a house feel deep-clean. Pick one section each weekend and the whole list is done by the end of the month.
Week 1 — Kitchen deep clean
- Clean the oven (baking soda paste overnight)
- Degrease the range hood filter
- Wipe the inside of the fridge and freezer
- Clean the dishwasher filter and run it empty with vinegar
- Wipe cabinet fronts
Week 2 — Bathrooms
- Scrub grout lines
- Remove hard water spots from glass and faucets
- Wash the shower curtain and liner
- Descale the showerhead
- Clean the exhaust fan cover
Week 3 — Laundry & bedrooms
- Run a washing machine cleaning cycle and clean the gasket
- Vacuum the dryer vent area
- Vacuum and deodorize mattresses
- Wash pillows or pillow protectors
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
Week 4 — Whole house
- Wipe baseboards and door frames
- Vacuum air vents and returns
- Clean window sills and tracks
- Vacuum under sofas and beds
- Check smoke detectors and replace HVAC filter if due
Pro tip: Set a monthly reminder on your phone called "Deep clean week". It sounds silly, but it is the difference between doing it and meaning to do it.
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