Weekly Cleaning Schedule and Checklist: A Guide to Saving Time

We know you’ve got a lot to keep straight, and cleaning tasks shouldn’t have to be one of them. That’s why we created our Weekly Cleaning Checklist. Included here are all the major maintenance tasks and chores that should be completed at least once a week, organized by room. Love checking off boxes? You’ll find a link to a printable checklist at the end.

Let’s get to it!

Weekly cleaning schedule and checklist

Living areas

• Dust, sweep and mop.
  • Dust surfaces first. We like the Swiffer Duster because its dust-lock adhesive material actually grabs debris, instead of just moving it around.
  • Then we reach for the Swiffer 2-in-1 Dry + Wet Mop to streamline the floors. The dry mop pad collects debris from the floor, while the wet mop pad allows you to clean without having to mess with a bucket.
• Vacuum couch.
  • Be sure to get beneath the pillows, in the crevices and zippers. Finish by hitting with some Febreze Fabric Spray to freshen up the scene.
• Launder pet beds.
  • You can also wash their toys with white vinegar to neutralize dog-breath smells.
• Dust and water plants.
  • Careful not to let standing water settle in the bases of your plants’ pots.
• Wipe down tables.
• Organize clutter.
  • Untangle cords, sort mail and toss unnecessary stuff. Decluttering for the win.

Kitchen

• Sweep and mop.
• Wipe down cabinets.
• We like to keep a diluted white vinegar spray under the kitchen sink for wiping down pretty much everything.
• Clean stove burners.
• Organize pantry and fridge.
  • Toss anything expired or stinky, and wipe down the areas.
• Assess your dishwasher and garbage disposal.
  • If your dishwasher smells funky, run it on an empty cycle with some Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner or a bowl of white vinegar.
  • If your garbage disposal smells funky, toss some ice cubes into it, and run it to clean the blades. Then throw in some citrus peels, and turn it on to freshen up any odors.
• Wipe down appliances.
  • Your turn microwave, dishwasher, fridge and oven.
  • Hit them with a spritz of diluted white vinegar, and buff off any greasy fingerprints with a microfiber rag.
  • To get the most shine from your stainless steel appliances, do this.
• Take out the trash and recycling (and compost, if applicable).

Bedroom