The holidays are going to be here before we know it. As soon as Labor Day comes and goes, most of us will start decorating for Fall and then before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving! This isn’t just a holiday cleaning list though. It is a simple to follow daily cleaning list to keep your house clean any time of the year. BUT especially as the holidays approach so that there is no need to scramble around cleaning like a crazy person when guests say they are stopping by.

Now I know there are different types of people. Some people enjoy cleaning like I do, or maybe I just really enjoy a clean house. Either way, there are us daily cleaners and those who hate it and avoid it at all costs. I would say this list is more so for someone who doesn’t mind cleaning and enjoys a clean home. But if you aren’t a fan of cleaning daily, I do suggest at least trying to stick to this schedule during the next few months as friends and family come and go throughout the holidays.

Tip: Making your bed as soon as you get up, helps get your day started on a productive note. I make mine every day!

DAILY TASKS

Kitchen; load and unload dishwasher. Sanitize sink and counters.

Pick up & put away anything out of place in all rooms.

Take out kitchen garbage.

Laundry is pretty much daily, because I never want it to pile up.

Sweep kitchen & dinning room.

MONDAY

Clean all floors: Sweep & Mop. Vacuum.

TUESDAY

Clean bathrooms: Disinfect all surfaces. Clean toilet. Wash towels & bathmats. 

WEDNESDAY

Dust entire house. Dust all windowsills/shutters and baseboards.

THURSDAY

Wipe down walls, cabinets, built-ins. Clean appliances in kitchen; oven, microwave, etc. 

FRIDAY

Clean mirrors/windows/glass. Straighten up bedrooms/offices/closets. Anything that didn’t get finished during the week.

WEEKEND

Wash sheets.

ONCE A MONTH

Wash all bedding (sheets get washed weekly.) Comforters/duvets/blankets. Wash all couch blankets and pillows. (if washable)

Tip: When you have the time, I encourage you to pick one thing in your home and organize it. It doesn’t have to be a big project. When I organized my spice drawer I just wanted to stare at it. You would be surprised how a simple thing can help so much.

I hope this list helps you get started with creating a cleaning routine. I truly believe that when things are clean and in their place, everything seems to go a little smoother each day.

xo, Elizabeth