Printable Weekly Cleaning Checklist
Do one block per day instead of losing a whole Saturday. Monday kitchen, Tuesday bathrooms, and so on. Most homes stay "guest ready" with about 20 minutes a day.
Kitchen
- Wipe counters, backsplash and stovetop
- Clean the microwave inside and out
- Wipe fridge handles, cabinet pulls and light switches
- Throw out old food from the fridge
- Scrub the sink and run the disposal with ice and lemon
- Sweep and mop the floor
- Take out trash and recycling, wipe the bin lid
Bathrooms
- Spray and wipe the shower walls and glass
- Clean the toilet bowl, seat, base and handle
- Wipe sink, faucet and mirror
- Swap towels and bath mat
- Empty the trash
- Mop the floor (behind the toilet too)
Bedrooms
- Change and wash the sheets
- Dust nightstands, dressers and lamps
- Put away clothes and clear the "chair"
- Vacuum the floor and under the bed edge
Living areas
- Dust surfaces, TV stand and shelves
- Fluff and vacuum sofa cushions
- Wipe remotes, door handles and switches
- Vacuum rugs and mop hard floors
- Clear clutter: 10-minute reset with a basket
Laundry
- Wash towels on hot
- Wash kitchen cloths and sponges (or replace)
- Clean the dryer lint trap
Pro tip: Keep a caddy with your all-purpose spray, glass cleaner, microfiber cloths and a scrub brush. Carrying everything room to room saves more time than any product.
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