Trying to start a cleaning schedule

tgwedding07 · September 2010

Well just like my post said I'm trying to start a cleaning schedule...I'm not a slob but I'm also not the cleanest person either. Where can I find a mock cleaning schedule to create my own or follow from?

thanks in advance!!

Just Peachy · September 2010

Have you tried flylady.net? She helped me get my schedule together.

tgwedding07 · September 2010

I just saw someone mention her. I'm listening to her podcast right now.

afwifestrecker7706 · September 2010

Motivatedmom.com You have to buy it but it is good.

mah482 · September 2010

I made my own. I broke the house up into little zones and assigned each zone a day. I don't spend more than 30-45 minutes cleaning each day. I also make sure to sweep the house and pick up at the end of the day, too.

Some days it's a battle, though.

martinilove · September 2010

I'm not sure what your struggles are so some of those recs may be really good in helping you to get started. But I made my own as well and it seems to work really well for me. I'm a SAHW so I do have the time to put into it (not sure if that is your case or not), so this may or may not work for you....

Mon - BIG cleaning day! I clean everything upstairs and down. That includes vacuuming, mopping, dusting, picking up, cleaning tubs/showers, cleaning counters, etc. I devote my entire day to it.

Tues - I finish up anything I may have not done the day before. I also do some of my more heavy-duty cleaning like dusting the vents/base boards/window sills, wiping down windows inside, changing the bedding (if needed), cleaning out the fridge/freezer, etc. It's also my laundry day, so I get caught up on all of that.

Wed - I mow the lawn, pick up outside, and do any yard work that may be needed.

Thus - errand day....I do my grocery shopping, running errands, etc. It's also my baking day so I get caught up on any baking I need to do as well as food prep for my menu for the week.

Fri - free day. I would like to get involved in volunteering, so that'll be a day that I can spend doing that. I also use it for relaxing, shopping, etc....whatever I want!

Twice a year (Fall/Spring), I shampoo the carpets, clean the windows outside, change out filters (if needed), do any outdoor prep work for Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer, etc.

MrsHadley · September 2010

I borrowed this from another nestie and made it my own. It' only take 20 mins a day at my house:)

MONDAY: NOTHING

* Finish weekend items

*Water plants inside and out

TUESDAY: BATHROOMS

* 1^st and 3^rd Toilets and mirrors; 2^nd and 4^th sinks and tubs

WEDNESDAY: LAUNDRY

* One load, no more.

THURSDAY: VACUUM

* Vacuum 1^st & 3^rd Downstairs 2^nd & 4^th upstairs and stairs

* 3^rd Thursday of month - vacuum out couches alternating between living and family

*Water plants out

FRIDAY: KITCHEN

* 1st and 3rd - clean oven/microwave

* 2nd - mop

* 4th - dust living room

* Every Friday - sweep

SATURDAY: OUTSIDE

* 2nd and 4th of month - farmer's market & change sheets

* all laundry

* pull weeds/general garden maintenance

* sweep porch and water plants inside and out

* 1^st clean out car

SUNDAY: EVERYTHING ELSE

* finish laundry

* 1st Sun of month - change air filters and fish tank clean up

* 2nd Sun of month - update iPod

* 3rd Sun - clean out the fridge

* 4^th Sun- Windows, 1 level at a time

* Every Sunday - meal plan & shop

5^th days of month: Mop tile floors, windex: tv, sliding glass,

tgwedding07 · October 2010

these are great!! Thanks ladies!!

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