Free Cleaning Schedule To Make Your Home Sparkle (2024)

A cluttered, dirty home can really crank up the stress, making it tough to relax or enjoy time with your loved ones.

But a clean space? It just makes you feel better knowing you’ve ditched all those germs and dust bunnies.

My simple home cleaning schedule can change how you tackle messes every day and more, turning ‘overwhelmed’ into totally manageable.

Key Takeaways

• Slipping in a few easy chores each day can keep your home looking great without any stress. It’s all about making tidying up part of your daily routine.
• Grab my free printable cleaning schedule to keep track of your cleaning chores, whether it’s daily, weekly, or monthly.

FREE Printables: A Cleaning Schedule For Whatever You Need

Sticking to a cleaning routine can be tough without the right tools.

That’s where my FREE Printable Cleaning Schedules come in handy. They help you stay organized and keep the house clean.

I’ll go into more tips for cleaning, but printables are the best place to start since things are all laid out for you to complete, and you can get right to the nitty-gritty of a cleaning schedule.

Click on the images below, and happy cleaning!

Morning Cleaning Schedule

My printable morning cleaning schedule is your blueprint for getting your morning cleaning done in a short time!

In just 30 minutes, you can unload the dishwasher, clean the dirty dishes, make the beds, and start a load of laundry.

It has several sections, so you can add tasks you want to complete and create different to-do lists each day as needed.

Deep House Cleaning Schedule

Do you need a big cleanup to start fresh? Deep cleaning targets neglected nooks and crannies for a truly refreshing result.

Use my deep cleaning checklist to make your home shine thoroughly. I go room by room to make sure every spot is left, cleaned up, and ready for a fresh start!

Here’s a quick list of some things I do to deep clean:

• Dusting off all light fixtures to get rid of any lurking dust bunnies.
• Scrubbing the bathrooms until every sink sparkles.
• Disinfecting all the doorknobs and light switches to keep germs at bay.
• Vacuuming beneath the furniture to get dust (and find lost toys).
• Wash the windows.
• Tidying up any clutter that’s accumulated over time.

Daily Cleaning Schedule

Keeping your house clean doesn’t have to wait and monopolize your whole weekend.

My daily cleaning list has all the quick hits that keep chaos away:

• Wiping down the counters
• Getting the dishes done
• Going through the mail
• A quick tidying in the living areas
• Scooping up the kids’ toys

Splitting chores into morning and evening slots really helps me keep my house clean without taking a lot of time.

After breakfast, tackle a few things and finish up after dinner. If your kids are old enough, get them involved so everyone does their part!

Weekly Cleaning Schedule

Breaking down your cleaning tasks into daily bites on a weekly schedule makes chores feel way more doable.

If things have gotten too chaotic around the house, I try to use each day of the week to tackle one room and revamp the whole space!

Here’s a peek at what my weekly cleaning schedule looks like:

• Sundays – Kitchen Wipe Down
• Mondays – Bedroom Pickup
• Tuesdays – Bathroom Refresh
• Wednesdays – Floor Sweepstakes
• Thursdays – Living Room Deep Dive
• Fridays – Laundry Day
• Saturdays – 20-Minute Tidy

When you clean a different area each day, you’ll have your entire house whipped back into shape!

Monthly Cleaning Schedule

Having a monthly cleaning checklist can help you remember those less frequent, bigger tasks like cleaning air vents, washing your curtains, and other odds and ends.

I leave plenty of space for you to add more, like how I vacuum mattresses, sometimes rearrange furniture, deep clean our Keurig, and more.

It’s designed to turn those big cleaning jobs into something you can handle smoothly and effectively:

• Give walls and baseboards a good wipe-down
• Clean out light fixtures
• Dust off ceiling fans, walls, and ceilings
• Wash curtains and blinds
• Freshen up the upholstery
• Clean beneath furniture
• Tackle the space under the fridge

Yearly Cleaning Schedule

Are you looking for help to tackle that big annual clean? My yearly cleaning schedule printable is just the thing you need.

It’s a complete checklist that covers all the major cleaning tasks you might forget about during the year, from clearing out the garage to giving your closets a makeover.

Here’s what I tackle one month at a time using my list:

• Get the garage tidy by sweeping and organizing.
• Swap out and store seasonal decorations.
• Go through the kids’ clothes and sort out what still fits.
• Send out seasonal garments for dry cleaning.
• Clean and store outdoor furniture and planters for the season.
• Do a big sort-out of your office files and paperwork.
• Clean out the gutters and check the house perimeter.
• Drain and maintain the water heater.
• Tidy up the shed.
• Give your windows and curtains a thorough wash.
• Clear and clean the air vents.
• Dust all the light fixtures, walls, and ceilings.

Seasonal Cleaning Schedule

Think you’ve nailed down your house cleaning routine? Well, just wait until the seasons change!

That’s where my Seasonal Cleaning Printable steps in to save the day. It’s your go-to guide for those extra tasks that pop up with the changing weather.

This printable is basically your cheat sheet for keeping your home in great shape all year.

Whether you’re gearing up to give your patio furniture a fresh look for spring or getting your heating system ready for those cozy fall evenings, this cleaning list has got you covered.

Creating Your Own Cleaning Schedule From Scratch

A messy home can sap your energy before your day even begins.

Living in clutter not only makes it hard to find things when you need them, but it also adds unnecessary stress to your life.

A clean, well-organized space can boost your mood, increase your productivity, and make your home a true sanctuary where relaxation is easy and natural.

Ready to get your home cleaning schedule dialed in? Here are my simple tips to make cleaning your home feel like a breeze.

Identifying Your Needs

When it comes to setting up a cleaning routine that really works, it’s all about what needs attention and how often.

My weekly cleaning schedule came from walking through each room in the house and making a list of what needs to be done.

Are your bathrooms clean enough to last the whole week? Not here!

I added wiping bathroom sinks and counters down every day and deep cleaning once per week. Check!

I write down everything from dusting ceiling fans and light fixtures to vacuuming upholstered furniture to putting things up to clean bathrooms.

Then, I created a daily schedule with quick daily tasks like wiping down surfaces and tidying up, which helped me maintain a clean home without too much effort.

After you’ve made a list of everything that needs cleaning, organized by room, you can see exactly what you need to do and help you figure out where to start.

Establish Priorities

Now we need to talk about priorities- you only have so many hours in the day and over the weekend to get things done and still enjoy your life.

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of cleaning up, what takes priority? I suggest your high-traffic areas: bathrooms, kitchens, and living rooms.

Some things can become weekly cleaning tasks because they aren’t a big priority, and then there’s the bigger, less frequent stuff, like the monthly deep clean.

My printables lay out a lot to get done, but you’ve got to pick what chaos in your house is keeping you from enjoying time on the couch.

Set Realistic Goals

When you’re setting up your home cleaning schedule, the trick is to make it a realistic cleaning schedule that is totally doable.

By setting goals that fit comfortably into your daily life, your home cleaning schedule will feel less like a chore list and more like a natural part of your routine.

Instead of trying to clean every corner of your house in one single day, spread those chores out across the week.

Rather than saying you want every room spotless every single week, focus on what usually gets messy and try to iron out a few things at a time.

Tips for Staying on Track with Cleaning

It’s easy to let cleaning slide when life gets busy, and suddenly, your home looks like a storm hit it.

With a few smart strategies in place, staying on top of your cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore.

Here are some practical tips that will keep your cleaning efforts on track and make your home sparkle all year round:

Using Printables

Printables are handy helpers that are visual reminders of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks.

They help break down the overwhelming concept of ‘cleaning the house’ into bite-sized, manageable tasks.

They’re also ready to go in seconds, so you can download them and follow along rather than planning what to clean yourself.

Using Timers and Reminders

Setting a timer can totally change how productive you are with house cleaning. You’ll be amazed at how much you can knock out when you know the clock’s ticking—it’s like a little race against time!

I like to use a simple trick: set a timer for, say, 20 minutes and focus on one task, like tackling the kitchen.

Don’t forget about using reminders in your calendar or on a notepad on the fridge. Reminders make you more likely to complete tasks without forgetting.

Popping a few reminders into your phone or on your calendar can keep you from dropping the ball on regular cleaning duties.

Maybe set a reminder to vacuum every Tuesday or give bathroom counters a good scrub before bed.

These little nudges can help make sure you don’t let anything slip through the cracks, especially during those super busy weeks.

Adjusting the Schedule as Needed

Life’s unpredictable, right? Some weeks, you might have the energy and time to deep clean the kitchen, and other weeks, just keeping up with the laundry feels like a win.

That’s perfectly fine! The trick is to keep your cleaning routine flexible. Your schedule should fit your life, not the other way around.

For instance, if you usually vacuum on Wednesdays but find yourself running around all day, it’s okay to push it to Thursday or use Saturday as your catch-up day.

Or maybe you have unexpected guests coming over and need to tidy up the living room instead. Skip the schedule and get guest-ready!

Benefits Of Cleaning Schedules

Having a cleaning schedule sets you up for success, and predictability can be good for you. By setting up a good cleaning schedule, you can avoid scrambling and spend more time relaxing.

I no longer spend my entire weekend trying to clean up messes that accumulated all week- and I don’t spend every second of my evening cleaning up either.

By breaking down chores into daily or weekly tasks, you take the overwhelm out of cleaning.

Instead of facing a mountain of mess at the end of the week, a little bit of effort spread out can keep your whole house in tip-top shape.

A cleaning schedule also helps make sure that every nook and cranny gets attention throughout the month.

It’s easy to forget about those less trafficked corners or put off less urgent tasks, but with a cleaning routine, everything gets its turn.

A weekly cleaning list can be a real stress-buster. Knowing exactly what needs to be done and when takes the guesswork out of the way.

There’s no more nagging feeling of “I should be cleaning” because you know it’s all scheduled.

FAQs

Is a cleaning schedule helping to keep things tidy?

Absolutely! A cleaning schedule can really help keep your place tidy without too much hassle.

It breaks everything down into smaller, more manageable chunks, so you’re not trying to do it all at once.

This way, you can fit a little bit of cleaning into your daily routine instead of facing a huge cleanup session.

What’s a normal cleaning schedule?

A normal cleaning schedule? Everyone’s schedule is different in some sense, even when they use my printables.

I say having an outline to work with is a great way to start a normal routine, but it has to fit your life and what cleaning needs you have.

Really, it’s all about balancing the daily, weekly, and monthly chores so your home stays neat without you having to spend every spare minute cleaning.

What does a cleaning schedule look like?

Every day, tackle the simple stuff to keep your home clean: wipe down the kitchen counters, wash the dishes, sweep up the usual spots, dust surfaces, and make the bed.

Then, once a week, you dive a little deeper. This is when you vacuum, mop the floors, scrub the bathroom, and catch up on laundry.

It’s the perfect way to clean house without it feeling like a huge ordeal.

Are the Savvy Mama cleaning schedules free?

Absolutely! The Savvy Mama cleaning schedules are indeed free.

Just click the image to download to your laptop, desktop, or iPad. Then print it as often as you need it!

Final Thoughts

Having a cleaning schedule for your house really can make life a lot easier.

By breaking tasks down into daily, weekly, and monthly chores, you keep on top of everything without feeling swamped.

You can create your own schedule or use free printables to give yourself a place to start and get the chaos under control.

Use my tips, and just watch how these simple changes can transform your space and your day-to-day calm!