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My Cleaning Schedule & Free Printable

January 21, 2015 By Amber 15 Comments

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Cleaning Schedule Free Printable

Keep a Clean House and NOT hate Cleaning (so much)

When I became a stay at home mom just over a year ago I thought cleaning the house would be so easy, boy was I wrong.  I had no schedule or organization to the whole cleaning process so I was left with a untidy home and feeling like a failure. I would tell my family and friends,  “I thought my house was messy before because I worked close to 50 hours a week but I think I’m just a horrible housekeeper!”

I can’t tell you how many time I would get a phone call, “Hey were in the area and stopping by.” ME: “OH CRAP!”  Then you see me running around the house like a mad woman!

I had to put a stop to the madness and also the feeling like I was bad at keeping a clean home.  I came up with a Cleaning Schedule and it really helps me keep my house clean and bonus I do not totally hate cleaning now!  

After using this schedule it  turns out I actually clean quit well!  I just needed a little structure to keep me on track!

The minimum maintenance is the key.

In my attempt to be better at keeping a clean home I ran across this post, The Secret to Successful Home Management-“Minimum Maintenance” from Home Sanctuary.  

  • Do a quick pick up of each room.
  • This will take maybe 30 minutes. 
  • Includes picking up clothes/toys off the floor.
  • Putting dishes in the dishwasher or unloading the dishwasher. 
  • Quick cleaning of kitchen counters.
  • Quick Sweep if necessary. (I have a 4 year old and 1 year, both messy eaters so I have to everyday.)

 

1 load of Laundry a Day instead of “1 Whole Day of Laundry”.

I found that my frustration with laundry went down a notch when I started to do 1 load of laundry a day, opposed to doing it all on Saturday and Sunday.  My weekends were no fun!

On my schedule there is a line by laundry so you can write what load for that day. I do Monday: Jeans Tues: Clean Bedding Wed: Whites Thur: Lights Fri: Darks Sat: Towels. 

*If I have a lot of darks or towels then I will do 2  loads that day. 

Take a day off!

Now that my home stays pretty tidy and I am not buried in dirty laundry I take Sunday off from cleaning.  OK, I still take care of dirty dishes and make my boys pick up after themselves but for the most part there is no cleaning.  

FREE PRINTABLE FOR YOU : I made 3 options for you to print: My Actual Cleaning Schedule, Minimum Maintenance Only, and a Blank Schedule.

rays of bliss Cleaning Schedule Free Printable

  • My Cleaning Schedule

I always play upbeat music or my favorite songs while I’m cleaning. Music really helps me stay on task and not focus on the fact that I’m cleaning.  

 Monday- I clean all the floors in the house. This includes vacuuming all the rooms and hallways.  I DO NOT mop kitchen and restrooms this day. I do that on their detail clean day.

Tuesday- I change all the bedding in the house.  This is also my day of laundry for bedding so I do more than 1 load this day. =(  

Wednesday- Clean all the bedrooms this includes cleaning under beds and other crevices, organizing clutter from dresser and tables, dusting, picking up trash and taking glasses/dishes to kitchen and cleaning mirrors.

Thursday- Cleaning Restrooms this includes the restroom floors. 

Friday- Detail Clean the kitchen this includes a good cleaning of the floors, wipe down all appliances, sink and inside microwave. 

Saturday- Sweep front and back porch and yard work if needed.  Clean the doors glass if needed. My back porch is an outside playroom so I put away and organize their toys too. 

rays of bliss's Cleaning Schedule with Minimum Maintenance Only

  • Minimum Maintenance Only Cleaning Schedule

 

rays of bliss's Blank Cleaning Schedule Free Printable

  • Blank Cleaning Schedule 

How do you keep you home clean? What tips or tricks do you use?

If you are interested in cleaning with less toxic chemicals consider making your own.  I make several of my own with essential oils.  Here are 8 DIY Cleaning Recipes with Essential Oils with Free Printable Labels.

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  1. Cecilia says

    January 21, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    You know what, I don’t have a cleaning schedule like you do, but I think this is a great idea. I’m more the spontaneous type cleaning when the mood hits me. 🙂 But I totally agree with you about using green and non-chemical cleaners.

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    • rays of bliss says

      January 21, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      Cecilia, if I only cleaned when I was in the mood, well, that would be never!! LOL, hence the need for me to create a schedule.

  2. Brandy says

    January 21, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    I honestly never thought of having a schedule for house cleaning! This is grrrreat! thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  3. Ashley Feit says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    This is such a great idea, it is so easy to get overwhelmed, especially with little ones and pets around the house!

    Reply
  4. mitodoblog says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:35 am

    Oh I really need one of theses! Thanks!!

    Reply
  5. krissyjkr says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I love this printable…if only I could get the motivation to actually come up with a schedule and stick to it. lol

    http://mommymisc.net

    Reply
  6. lindamanns says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:47 am

    This sounds like a good plan. It helps alot with scheduling the day. Thank you for sharing this printable

    Reply
  7. Gingi Edmonds Freeman says

    January 23, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    This looks very similar to my cleaning schedule! I am a sucker for checklists, haha.. they make me feel so accomplished! Anyhoo, great post, thanks for sharing! <3

    Anyhoo, I found your blog through a fellow blogger, and just wanted to stop by and say hi! It would totally make my day if you did the same.. or better yet, keep in touch! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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  8. Sandy Weinstein says

    January 25, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    i need this b/c i hate to clean, my house is a mess, i used to be a real neat freak, then i moved, got 3 dogs, live in the country, and took care of my mother for over 13 yrs. so the house work got left behind as well as the paper work, i was so busy…i do make lists of things i need at the store each wk, and my to do lists, just housekeeping is last on the list….i have 11 acres to care for as well, so it is either mowing or cleaning house.

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  9. Amber Ludwig says

    February 8, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Love the idea of a cleaning schedule! I always find myself getting behind and overwhelmed! Maybe if I had a schedule my hubby would help me too 😉 a girl can dream!

    Reply
  10. slehan says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    I always have music on when I clean. Makes it go faster (or at least seems to)

    slehan at juno dot com

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  11. slehan says

    February 16, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    These are good reminders of what needs to be done.

    slehan at juno dot com

    Reply
  12. Maria says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Thank you for sharing some great deep cleaning reminders!

    Reply
  13. Aziz says

    November 8, 2017 at 2:59 am

    Great scheduling printables. It will work great for Home cleaning !

    Reply
  14. terry says

    April 25, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    thats really smart to do it

    Reply

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