Looking for an effective weekly cleaning schedule? Save time and keep your home spotless with my straightforward cleaning routine.
It’s a free weekly cleaning schedule printable that takes you through what “big” cleanup I’ll spend an hour doing each day to keep things from getting cluttered.
Plus, I’ve got plenty of other cleaning schedules to whip your house into shape!
Key Takeaways
- Streamline household chores with a weekly cleaning checklist, breaking down chores by day to keep your home consistently clean without spending the whole weekend tackling big messes.
- I also use daily, monthly, and seasonal cleaning schedules to tackle more cleanup, prevent messes from piling up, and address more specific house cleanup needs throughout the year.
- My top tips to staying clean? Develop good cleaning habits, declutter regularly, and get the whole family involved to make cleaning less overwhelming!
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Creating a better cleaning routine makes my chores manageable, and it makes it more possible for us to maintain a consistently clean house without being swamped every weekend.
Does that sound good to you, too? Then download the free printable above, and I’ll dive into what exactly goes into my weekly cleaning routine:
Sunday – Kitchen
I kick-start my week with a gleaming kitchen, and to get it that way, I’ve got to clean up!
This includes:
- Hand wash our dishes
- Load up the dishwasher (and run it!)
- Put all the dishes away
- Clean off all our appliances (fridge, toaster, anything and everything)
- Sanitize the counters and stove
- Sweep & mop the floors
After just an hour, a sparkling, clean kitchen awaits you, and it’s ready for the rest of the week.
Monday – Bedrooms
Monday is my bedroom reset day, where I make sure my inner sanctuary and the girls’ rooms are clean as a whistle.
This can sometimes take me longer, depending on how well I keep up with my daily routine or if the girls lose their minds with toys.
I try to spend just 2 hours on bedrooms, and I make sure hubby and both girls get in the trenches with me to get things handled!
Here’s what I do to clean up:
- Get all the garbage out
- Changing sheets & blankets
- Pick up any dirty laundry
- Put away clean laundry that’s chilling
- Put away any clutter on my floor, dresser, and nightstands
- I Declutter as I go- especially with the girl’s toys and clothes that break or don’t fit!
Once a month, I’ll add vacuum mattresses to my list and make sure that is part of my deep clean routine.
Doing it weekly just doesn’t fit my schedule, but do what you gotta do, Mama!
Tuesday – Bathrooms
Tuesday is dedicated to making sure our 2 bathrooms are spotless and ready for another week of kids.
This is what I do to get my bathrooms back into good condition:
- Wash our handtowels
- Wash & disinfect the toilet (all of it!)
- Was down the tub and bathroom sinks
- Soak the shower head in vinegar to keep nosels open
- Dust the ceilings (and anything else that needs it)
- Sweep and mop
- Check how toiletries are doing (the shopping list is never-ending)
- Disinfect door knobs, handles, and anything else we grab
My goal is to make sure everything is hygienic, preventing the buildup of bacteria and grime and keeping us from getting sick.
Wednesday – Floors
Midweek Wednesday is all about floors.
I know we’ve already covered some floors the last few days, but there are a lot more floors, and depending on how my week has gone, those are probably a bit dirty already!
On Wednesdays, it’s not just sweeping and mopping- I’ll do the dusting all over since the dust falls and settles on the floor anyway.
Here’s what I do step by step:
- Dust surfaces all around
- Dust furniture, light fixtures, and any odds and ends
- Dust baseboards, walls, and ceilings
- Wash the furniture that needs it
- Vacuum carpet/sweep hardwood
- Mop floors
Thursday – Living Areas
The living areas of your house are the heart of your home, and Thursday is their day.
Our family room and living room are used as catch-all spots for toys, books, blankets, and anything else from our daily lives.
And even though we pick up, some weeks are more chaotic than others and Thursdays are my day to play catch up.
Here’s how I clean our living areas:
- Collect every item in the room to make a sorting pile
- Sort the pile: Keep (put away), donate, or trash
- Go put away what’s staying
- Dust and wipe down furniture or anything that could use sprucing up
- Vacuum/sweep and mop
Each task makes your living areas more welcoming and comfortable for the days ahead.
Friday – Laundry
TGIF! I like to take it easy on Friday nights and catch up on laundry.
Daily, I try to do one load of wash, but that doesn’t always keep up with messy summer clothes, bedding accidents, and the like.
But I’m not worried about falling behind because, on Fridays, I can pop laundry into the wash while we watch movies and unwind.
On Friday, this is what I get done:
- Wash clothes (hopefully getting 2 or 3 loads done in the night)
- Fold the clothes (and maybe put them away)
- Wash bedding if we’re running low
- End the night with a cleaning cycle on the washing machine
If I feel like puttering, I’ll sort laundry and tidy up the whole laundry room, but again, TGIF and I can relax if it’s not dire to get done.
If not, I’ll get it done another week!
Saturday – 20 Minute Clean-Up
After a week of dedicated cleaning, Saturday calls for a small puttering day.
Spend just 20 minutes on small stuff and quick cleanups around the house, or wrap up things you didn’t finish on a different day.
I’ll use this time to put away any laundry, wash the stove again, disinfect the toilets again, and see what I feel like.
A few minutes spent on Saturday is a great way to wrap up the week.
Other Cleaning Schedules
While a weekly cleaning schedule is a great way to maintain a clean home, there are other cleaning schedules to consider.
Depending on your lifestyle and home, you might find the following cleaning schedules more appropriate:
- Daily cleaning schedule
- Monthly cleaning schedule
- Yearly cleaning schedule
- Seasonal cleaning schedule
A realistic cleaning schedule helps you manage cleaning tasks more efficiently and make sure every nook and cranny of your home gets the attention it deserves.
Now, let’s examine these alternative cleaning schedules.
Daily Cleaning Schedule
Daily cleaning routines are those little things that make a big difference.
I try to aim for some light cleanup as I go about my day working from home, like popping in a load of laundry before I have breakfast.
Moreover, these tasks seldom take a lot of time. You’d be surprised at how a few minutes each day can contribute to a tidy home.
Some examples of my daily cleaning tasks include:
- Bathroom Cleanup: wipe down mirrors, take out trash, wipe down the sink, wash the toilet (if it needs it), etc.
- General Cleanup: Make our bed, sweep or vacuum up messes, do a load of laundry, put away toys, etc.
- Kitchen Cleanup: Disinfect the counters after dinner, wipe down appliances I used, wash and put away dishes from dinner, etc.
These tasks can easily be incorporated into your daily routine, and free printables will help keep your home clean and organized.
Do what you can, and focus on just cleaning as you go.
Monthly Cleaning Schedule
Some tasks don’t need to be done weekly but are crucial for home maintenance and cleanliness. This is where a monthly cleaning schedule comes in.
A monthly cleaning schedule ensures that no area of your home is neglected.
Here are some tasks to include in your monthly cleaning schedule:
- Wipe down walls and baseboards
- Dust light fixtures and sanitize light switches
- Dust all over
- Wash curtains, rugs, etc.
- Clean out under the couches and other furniture
- Move out the fridge and clean under it
I leave a whole blank section to write down things I want to get to, like vacuuming the mattresses, wiping down the inside of the fridge, and other areas that need some upkeep.
Yearly Cleaning Schedule
Then, there are tasks that you need to tackle once a year.
My yearly cleaning checklist is perfect for tasks like gutter cleaning, checking and cleaning air vents, and organizing the garage.
I break things down by month and give myself one general area to work on, like January is for the garage, May is to get our outdoor furniture cleaned off, and so on.
Each month has blank space so you can prioritize what you want to get done- we don’t have all the same needs after all!
Seasonal Cleaning Schedule
Lastly, a seasonal cleaning schedule takes into account the changes in weather and activities each season brings.
It focuses on tasks that get the house ready for the new seasons inside and out!
I’ll spend one month focusing on swapping winter clothes and getting the spring toys into the garage, and then I’ve got to put away the hose and say goodbye to my patio furniture.
Tips To Get Clean & Stay Clean
Cleaning isn’t just a one-and-done chore; it’s a habit we develop and need to maintain for life.
I’ve had to develop routines and tactics that make cleaning less overwhelming and more effective.
Here are some ideas to help you achieve a clean home and maintain it:
Declutter Often & Say Goodbye
One of the best ways to reduce mess and make cleaning easier is to declutter regularly.
Removing items that are no longer used prevents overwhelming build-up and maintains tidiness.
I aim to declutter as I clean up each day, but I also make it a seasonal thing to get done so we aren’t stuck with clothes that don’t fit and kitchen gadgets I don’t like.
Try brief 20-minute sessions, donating an item daily, and using my decluttering checklist to make the process more manageable.
Get Into Good Daily Habits
Developing good daily habits can keep your home tidy and organized. Print out these checklists and use them to get into an easy routine.
Simple tasks like making your bed, checking floors for clutter, and wiping counters can make a huge difference in how much mess you have to manage.
Keep in mind that investing a few minutes each day can result in a neater home and a free weekend that isn’t spent deep cleaning.
Set Aside 1 Hour For Cleanup
It’s too stressful trying to clean the entire house on the weekends. It’s got to be split up to be more manageable!
Dedicating one hour each day to cleaning tasks can make maintaining your clean house more possible.
This hour can be used to sort mail, sanitize sinks, put laundry away, or perform any other task that contributes to household organization.
Setting aside a specific time for cleaning can get you into the habit and make you more likely to do it each day.
Involve Your Whole Family
Cleaning isn’t all in your hands, Mama. Involving the whole family is a must because you aren’t making all the messes!
Share the workload and teach responsibility with your kids. I know it isn’t easy, but they need to learn early to become healthy adults with clean apartments.
Try to make cleaning fun. Incorporate music or turn cleaning into a competitive game to make it enjoyable for children.
I had a phase at 14 where I would listen to a whole Smash Mouth album, and that was my planned time to get the kitchen cleaned or wipe down the bathrooms.
I could see myself using that as encouragement or a challenge now as a mom- like offering $5 if my girls cleaned and finished their to-do list before the album was done playing.
FAQs
How can I better manage my housekeeping?
Cleaning the whole house and spending your weekend cleaning for 8+ hours isn’t doable, and I had many friends who were in that habit until they had kids.
Managing housekeeping tasks can be made easier by breaking down your chores into daily and weekly tasks.
My cleaning checklist collection includes tons of free printables that can help you manage your house better, one day or one room at a time.
What needs to be cleaned in my house every week?
My weekly cleaning tasks include:
- Sundays – Kitchen Throwdown Day
- Mondays – Bedroom Wrap Up
- Tuesdays – Clean Bathrooms
- Wednesdays – Floor Focus
- Thursdays – Living Room Love
- Fridays – Laundry Loop
- Saturdays – 20-Minute Clean-Up
By regularly completing these weekly chores, you can ensure that your home is clean and hygienic.
How can I print and use the Savvy Mama Weekly Cleaning Schedule?
The Savvy Mama Weekly Cleaning Schedule is ready to download if you click right on the image above or right here.
Simply download it, print it out, and fill it out with any extra chores you need done.
You can laminate and reuse it with washable markers or print it and start fresh each week.
Then, follow the weekly cleaning checklist and try to complete most of it in an hour each day.
If you get behind schedule, don’t worry- life is chaotic, and you need to put stuff off sometimes. There’s always next week!
What are some important cleaning tasks to do daily?
Making your bed, checking floors for clutter, wiping counters, and doing a load of laundry can prevent messes from collecting around the house.
Those are some things on my daily checklist: quick stuff that doesn’t take me much time but makes me feel good when they look tidy.
What should I clean monthly instead of weekly?
Some tasks don’t need to be done weekly but are crucial for home maintenance and cleanliness. This is where a monthly cleaning schedule comes in.
Here are some tasks to include in my monthly cleaning schedule:
- Dusting all surfaces
- Wiping the inside of windows
- Dusting light fixtures and sanitizing light switches
- Cleaning baseboards and blinds
- Dusting ceiling fans and vents
It’s about doing the stuff that gets done less often or accumulates quickly – like dust. I hate how dusty things get, but living in New York, having dogs, and having kids just makes it par for the course.
So dusting is high on my list of things to do to keep my allergies at bay and prevent the ick from settling around the house.
Final Thoughts
Maintaining a clean and organized home doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience- I can help you stop feeling overwhelmed when looking around at clutter and messes.
With my cleaning schedule, you can easily manage your chores and enjoy a consistently clean house without working your fingers to the bone every weekend.
So, why wait? Download my free weekly cleaning checklist today and use my tips to transform your home into a clean, peaceful, and inviting space.
