My Weekly Cleaning Routine
After completing the KonMari Method®, my life was impacted in so many ways. Besides having an organized space, and living more purposefully and intentionally, the process helped me keep a cleaner home. By having no clutter, and keeping only items that I love and value, I found that it is much easier to clean the house. I am also more motivated to do so.
I love routines because they help me stay focused. A few years ago, I started a weekly cleaning plan that has worked very well. I used this routine in all of my previous homes and I still rely on it to this day. I don’t believe there is a “one plan fits all” cleaning routine. Everybody is different and their schedules are too. I do think, however, that a plan can be super helpful in keeping your home clean and your mind clear. While some may prefer to clean the whole house once a week, I prefer to clean a little bit each day. This ensures that I stay on track and don’t get overwhelmed. Since I have a baby, I don’t always have time to follow the exact schedule and I’m not strict about it. I like to use it as a guide for cleaning each week. In doing so, our house is almost always neat, clean and tidy.
Besides my weekly routine, I also make sure to always clean up after myself, wipe down the main counters and empty out the trash cans. Fun fact: My baby LOVES the noise of our vacuum, so I vacuum at least once a day. If I do all of this regularly, it doesn’t take me a long time to maintain a nice and clean home.
Here is a look at my Weekly Cleaning Routine:
Monday:
Floors (vacuuming and mopping) + Laundry
Tuesday:
Bathrooms + All mirrors
Wednesday:
Dusting + Surfaces + Laundry
Thursday:
Kitchen
Friday:
Miscellaneous tasks (hand wash laundry items, clean make-up brushes, vacuum couch cushions, etc.) + Laundry
Saturday:
Change bed sheets
Sunday:
Clean cat’s litter box
Overall, I’ve found that if you can stick to a weekly cleaning routine, maintaining a clean home is much easier. There is a lesser chance of build up, and the process is less overwhelming. Likewise, the feeling of a clean home is way more motivating.
Do you have a cleaning routine? How do you keep your home clean? Let me know in the comments below.