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How often should you clean your house?
Not every task needs the same frequency. This simple schedule shows what to do daily, weekly, monthly and seasonally.
Daily
- Wash dishes or load the dishwasher and wipe kitchen counters
- Sweep high-traffic floors and spot-clean spills as they happen
- Make beds and put things back where they belong
Weekly
- Vacuum carpets and rugs, and mop hard floors
- Clean bathrooms: toilets, sinks, showers and mirrors
- Dust surfaces and wipe down appliances and handles
- Change bed linens and take out the trash
Monthly
- Clean the inside of the microwave and refrigerator shelves
- Dust baseboards, vents and ceiling fans
- Wipe cabinet fronts and door frames
- Vacuum upholstery and wash windows in high-use areas
Seasonally
- Deep clean the kitchen and bathrooms
- Clean carpets, rugs and under heavy furniture
- Wash windows, clean tracks and screens
- Organize closets and clean the garage or storage areas
What changes the schedule
Pets, children, allergies, working from home and large homes all increase how often things need attention. A household with two dogs may vacuum several times a week, while a small apartment with one person may be fine with the basic schedule above.
When to bring in help
If keeping up with the weekly list eats your weekends, a recurring cleaning every one or two weeks takes the heavy tasks off your plate, and you can still handle the daily ones. Many families pair a biweekly visit with a deep cleaning once or twice a year.
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