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Ultimate Household Chore List 2022: Keeping Every Room Fresh & Clean

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Household chores aren't necessarily anyone's idea of fun. Still, getting them done is paramount to keeping your home clean, healthy, functional and all-around pleasant. Whether you have kids, live with roommates or reside only with a partner, a chores list can help things run more smoothly.

Your house chores list won't look exactly the same as the next person's, but this guide will go over some of the most common daily, weekly and monthly chores.

Here's the full list of household chores we'll cover:

  • Washing dishes

  • Loading/unloading the dishwasher

  • Cooking or preparing meals

  • Packing lunches

  • Sweeping or vacuuming the kitchen and eating area

  • Feeding pets and getting them fresh water

  • Walking the dog

  • Taking out the trash

  • Clearing the counters and putting things away

  • Making the bed

  • Vacuuming all rugs and carpets

  • Sweeping or vacuuming and mopping all hard floors

  • Dusting shelves and window sills

  • Cleaning the bathrooms

  • Scrubbing all sinks, drains and faucets

  • Changing out hand and kitchen towels

  • Changing out bedding

  • Doing laundry

  • Planning weekly meals

  • Grocery shopping

  • Watering plants

  • Rolling out the garbage and recycling bins

  • Mowing the lawn

  • Cleaning all windows and mirrors

  • Cleaning out the refrigerator

  • Tossing out expired pantry food

  • Cleaning out the oven and microwave

  • Changing the HVAC filter

  • Dusting the blinds or shutters

  • Vacuuming or steaming the curtains

  • Vacuuming furniture

  • Cleaning the walls

  • Dusting the baseboards

  • Organizing the closets

  • Bathing the pets

  • Washing the car

  • Vacuuming out the car

  • Weeding the garden

Read on for details, insights and tips for creating your own chore chart.

Benefits of a Household Chores List

Why make a home chores chart? In a perfect world, all tasks would get done in a timely manner without you having to ask or remind your family or housemates. But realistically, pulling it off takes a bit more planning and organization.

Making a list of chores to do around the house can ensure everyone does their fair share of work. Plus, it can take some of the mental burden (or emotional labor, if you will) off the person who typically does the remembering and reminding. Listing everything out and assigning tasks will help put housework on autopilot.

A chore chart can also help you make sure things get done on time. And when things are done on time, tasks won't pile up and become insurmountable. For instance, not folding and putting away clothes one week means you'll have twice as much to do the following week. But if you get it done every weekend, it won't feel so overwhelming. And in the end, a clean, orderly home is simply more enjoyable to be in.

What to Put On Your Chores Checklist

So, what tasks should you include on your household chores checklist? It depends. As mentioned, a chore list for adults with roommates will probably look a little different from a family chore chart or a list of household chores for couples. And of course, you probably have personal to-dos on top of the communal tasks that need to be done.

You can get an idea of what to put on your daily, weekly and monthly chart by checking out the lists below.

What Household Chores Should Be Done Daily?

There are a handful of things that need to get done daily, but that doesn't mean they’ll take much time or effort. Like brushing your teeth, completing a task every day may eventually feel more like a habit than doing a chore.

Your daily chore list might include:

  • Washing dishes

  • Loading/unloading the dishwasher

  • Cooking or preparing meals

  • Setting thes table

  • Packing lunches

  • Sweeping or vacuuming the kitchen and eating area

  • Feeding pets and getting them fresh water

  • Walking the dog

  • Taking out the trash

  • Checking the mail

  • Clearing the counters and putting things away

  • Making the bed

As noted, some tasks are more personal, like putting your belongings away and making your bed, though there might be some grey area with couples and families with younger kids.  

Want to make your personal chores list all the more satisfying? Learn How to Layer Your Bed Like a Stylist.

What Household Chores Should Be Done Weekly?

Weekly tasks are things that may not require daily attention but still need to be completed on a regular basis. While every home and household is different, the following list can help get your wheels turning when creating your own chart.

Your weekly chore list might include:

  • Vacuuming all rugs and carpets

  • Sweeping or vacuuming and mopping all hard floors

  • Dusting shelves and window sills

  • Cleaning the bathrooms

  • Scrubbing all sinks, drains, and faucets

  • Changing out hand and kitchen towels

  • Changing out bedding

  • Doing laundry

  • Planning weekly meals

  • Grocery shopping

  • Watering plants

  • Rolling out the garbage and recycling bins

  • Mowing the lawn

Depending on your personal needs and preferences, you might do some of these tasks more than once a week, while others may be completed bi-weekly or even monthly.

What Household Chores Should Be Done Monthly?

Each month, you can tackle things that aren't as urgent or that may take a bit longer to complete, such as deep-cleaning and organizing. Still, getting them done is as important as your household's daily and weekly tasks.

Your monthly chores list might include:

  • Cleaning all windows and mirrors

  • Cleaning out the refrigerator

  • Tossing out expired pantry food

  • Cleaning out the oven and microwave

  • Changing the HVAC filter

  • Dusting the blinds or shutters

  • Vacuuming or steaming the curtains

  • Vacuuming furniture

  • Cleaning the walls

  • Dusting the baseboards

  • Organizing the closets

  • Bathing the pets

  • Washing the car

  • Vacuuming out the car

  • Weeding the garden

Some tasks can be done every few months or even annually, such as cleaning out the garage or replenishing cleaning products, toilet paper and other household essentials. You might also have some seasonal outdoor projects, like cleaning the gutters, pressure-washing the driveway and washing the outside of the windows.

Read our article for the quintessential Bedroom Organizing Tips.

Laundry Chores

Laundry is among the more time-consuming and tedious household chores, but it still needs to get done on a regular basis. Depending on the size of your household and who lives with you, you might be able to break it up so that one person doesn't bear the entire burden. Here's what to consider.

Washing, Folding and Putting Away Clothes

Dirty clothes typically pile up the fastest, so it's vital they're not only washed but also folded and put away. If one person is in charge of washing and folding, you might have another person make sure everything's put back in the proper drawers or closets.

Read our blog to learn How to Wash, Dry and Care for Bathrobes, then check out our How to Wash Organic Cotton Clothing and Organic Clothing Guide for insight into finding and caring for the best high-quality garments for you and your family.

Washing Bedding

You should change out your bedding about once every seven to ten days, whether you do it by grabbing a fresh set from the linen closet or washing your sheets and duvet cover. Putting this on your weekend chores list makes the most sense for many households. However, some people like to switch out their pillowcase multiple times a week to minimize the amount of oil buildup and bacteria that touches their face.

For a deeper dive into this topic, see our article, How Often Should I Wash Cotton Sheets? And check out our guide on How to Wash and Properly Care for Bedding for step-by-step instructions.

Washing Bath Linens

Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths and other bath linens should be washed about every three or four uses — or at least once a week, if that's what your schedule allows. Since towels are heavy and bulky, tossing in a few wool dryer balls can help prevent twisting, speed up the tumbling time and even make them fluffier (and if you’re wondering, yes, wool dryer balls really work and are better than dryer sheets!)

Some people like using a fresh makeup towel every night for skincare purposes, in which case it might be worth getting a set of seven. That way, you can wash them once a week and keep a folded stack in your bathroom.

Here’s some helpful resources for keeping your towels fresh and clean:

  • How to Wash and Properly Care for Towels 

  • Keeping Towels Fresh: How to Get a Smell Out of Your Towels

  • How to Fold & Style Towels Like a Hotel

Washing Other Household Linens

You probably have various other household linens that need weekly laundering. These may include tablecloths, cloth napkins, fabric placemats, dish towels, cloth rags and bath mats.

Items like rugs, shower curtains, throws and decorative pillow covers can be cleaned monthly or bi-monthly. Just make sure they're machine-washable before tossing them in your washing machine.

Check out our guides to learn How to Wash, Dry and Care for Bath Mats and Rugs.

Bedroom Chores

Household chores often include tasks that are more or less everyone's responsibility. So then, what should your bedroom chores list look like?On a daily basis, you can make your bed, tidy up your vanity, put dirty clothes in the laundry and bring any water glasses back to the kitchen.

Once a week, you can put your clean clothes away in drawers and on hangers, vacuum the floor, wash your bedding and dust all the hard surfaces. Bedroom tasks you can do less often include cleaning your comforter and bed pillows, organizing your drawers, doing closet inventory and donating unused items.

Read our blogs to learn How to Care for Down Bedding and discover Why Making Your Bed Matters .

Bathroom Chores

While cleaning the bathroom probably isn't the funnest thing on your chores list, it's definitely not something you want to skip. Whether it's a half bath, a powder room, a guest bathroom or an en-suite primary bath, cleaning this space regularly will ensure it smells fresh while keeping mold and mildew at bay.

In addition to washing the towels weekly, your list might include vacuuming and mopping the floors, cleaning the counters, scrubbing the tile, sanitizing the faucets, wiping down the tub, squeegeeing the shower walls and cleaning the mirror. You may want to launder your shower curtain and clean the liner once a month as well.

See our guide for a complete rundown of Bathroom Essentials and Functional Necessities every home needs.

Living Room Chores

Since the living room is a shared space and generally a high-traffic area, your living room chores list should cover both daily and weekly tasks. Your daily chart might include folding blankets, straightening throw pillows, putting toys away and placing the remotes back in their designated spot. 

Once a week, you can tackle vacuuming the floors, fluffing up the furniture cushions, dusting all hard surfaces, wiping down the coffee table and end tables and watering plants.

For specific decor tips, see our guide on How to Style Throw Pillows Like a Designer, and check out these 23 Basket Storage Ideas.

Kitchen Chores

What about the kitchen? As with the living room, this high-traffic space is shared by everyone in your home. Since it's used multiple times per day for cooking and eating food, regular cleaning is crucial for preventing stinky smells, mold and pest infestations.

Sweeping and mopping the floors, wiping down the counters and disinfecting all high-touch surfaces are important to-dos. Beyond that, your chores list should focus on doing dishes, taking out the trash, recycling and cleaning out the fridge, pantry and cabinets. Here's what to consider.

Setting the kitchen table is probably a daily chore as you’re preparing for dinner. Here’s a thorough guide on the Best Stylish and Functional Kitchen Table Top Decor Ideas.

Doing Dishes

If you live with roommates and typically prepare your own meals, it might make the most sense for each person to be in charge of their own dishes. But if your home has a dishwasher, you may want to take turns with emptying duties.

For couples and families with kids who eat shared meals, divvying up the kitchen chores list can make things more fair and manageable. For example, if one person cooks dinner, someone else might clean up the dinnerware afterward, and another person might be in charge of emptying or loading the dishwasher.

Taking Out the Trash

As mentioned, household chores are particularly critical in the kitchen to prevent odors. Doing the dishes and wiping down the counters is part of the equation, but taking out the trash daily (or at least every couple of days) will help keep the space smelling fresh.

If your kitchen has a garbage disposal in the sink, be sure to run it after doing dishes. And if your family composts, make sure the bin is regularly emptied.

Recycling

Recycling is key to keeping your home not only clean but also green. In addition to trash and potentially compost, your kitchen should have designated bins for paper products, plastic containers, aluminum cans and glass. (The rules on combining materials vary by region, so check with your local waste-management provider if you're not sure how to separate your recycling).

If you're like the growing number of modern households that receive a package daily, you'll want to have a system in place for cardboard boxes. To minimize clutter and stay on top of your recycling, be sure to break boxes down promptly and put them in the appropriate bin.

Parachute is committed to sustainability and green business practices. Ongoing efforts include a circular program for recycled down pillows, a pledge to be carbon-neutral, strategies to reduce packaging waste, Oeko-Tex and GOTSⓇ certification for our core products, and a goal to replace all virgin polyester with recycled polyester.

Some things are easier to get rid of than others. Here's How to Donate, Recycle and Reuse Old Bed Sheets and Towels.

Cleaning Out the Fridge

Cleaning out your fridge is an essential household chore for maintaining a fresh-smelling kitchen. Each time you buy groceries, do a quick scan of produce, meats, cheeses and other foods that are no longer good.

Once every month or so, check the dates on condiments and other less-perishable items and toss anything that's expired. To prevent your fridge from smelling like a lunch box, you're also wise to take everything out each month and wipe down all the shelves and drawers. Put fridge cleaning on your monthly or bi-monthly chores list.

Cleaning the Pantry and Cupboards

Spices, canned food, baking essentials, snacks and other dry goods typically don't go bad as quickly as refrigerated items. However, anything that's been opened — even if it's resealed or secured with a chip clip — will go stale a little quicker.

As with your fridge, it's a good idea to toss out expired pantry food each time you bring groceries home. Then on a monthly basis, you can do a more thorough inventory and wipe down the shelves while you're at it.

Keeping Your Closets and Cabinets Organized

On a similar note, keeping your closets and cabinets organized can actually help you keep your entire home clean. How so? When each item has a designated spot, it's easier to tidy up, and (bonus!) you're less likely to misplace things.

But it's not quite as simple as throwing stuff into a closet or cabinet. Ideally, the interior should be organized into zones with assigned shelves, bins or sections. This is where a label maker can really come in handy.

Also, you'll want to avoid overstuffing your storage areas. There are definitely some exceptions, but a good rule of thumb is to take something out of your home every time you bring a new item in. For instance, if you buy a new sweater, you might donate an old cardigan you no longer wear.

How Should You Organize Your Linen Closet? Read on to find out.

When and Where to Deep-Clean

Deep cleaning is kind of like organizing in that it needs to be done but not necessarily very often. So, where does it fit into your chore schedule? This depends on how many people live in your home, whether you have kids or pets and the space in question. Generally speaking, you should prioritize high-traffic areas.

For example, kitchens and bathrooms can often use a thorough scrub-down every couple of weeks. Garages and attics, on the other hand, may only need to be deep-cleaned once a year. A home office might fall somewhere in between and require dusting every month or two.

Keeping a House Clean With Kids and/or Pets

Maintaining a clean and orderly home is easier said than done when you have kids, pets or both. However, creating a household chores list can make things feel less chaotic while preventing an accumulation of sticky residues, crumbs and fur.

Encouraging each child to do a chore can help them develop a sense of responsibility and feel good about contributing. That said, a family task list won't look the same as a chore chart for adults.

Consider the age of each child, and assign duties accordingly. Younger children can do simpler tasks, such as putting away their folded clothes, feeding the pets and cleaning up their toys. Older kids can do tasks like emptying the dishwasher, running a load of laundry, checking the mail, walking the dog or taking out the garbage.

Here’s some helpful resources for Washing & Caring for Baby Bedding and Towels to keep your little ones safe with non-toxic washing techniques. 

Eco-Friendly Housewares for a Clean, Green Home

Cleaning can be enjoyable, but it's safe to say not everyone likes doing chores and housework. That's why making a list of what needs to be done, creating a schedule and assigning tasks to each member of the household can make things a bit more doable.

If you're looking for ways to make your lifestyle and home more eco-friendly, Parachute has you covered. From sustainably made bedding and organic linens to natural laundry essentials and artisan-made decor, you'll find something that speaks to you.

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The ultimate household chore list

All your daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal tasks on one simplified list.

By Andrea L.

Show of hands: Who loves having a clean house? Now another show of hands: Who enjoys having to do the chores that’ll keep your home clean?

Even though we all love when our home is tidy, having to actually do the work to get there (read: household chores) is a whole different story. That said, doing house chores doesn’t need to be overwhelming! Once you break down the tasks into daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal lists, you’ll see how little time it actually takes to keep your house clean. Household chore lists can help you iron out (pun intended) what needs cleaning and how often.

So, if you often find yourself climbing Mount Laundry, or waking up to a counter full of dinner dishes, give this approach a shot and see if it helps you streamline your process. (For the particularly tough cleaning projects, don’t forget that you can always hire a housecleaning service to help you out. )

Daily household chores list

Daily household chores help you stay on top of clutter and make your home guest-ready at any time. The daily chore list should be shared among family members so no one has to do it all.

Here are some examples of daily household chores you’ll want to consider adding to your list:

Bedrooms
  • Make the beds.
  • Put things in their place. For example, toss clothes in hampers and have kids put their toys away.
  • Clean up spills, dirt and other messes (as needed).

Kitchen
  • Wash your dishes after every meal. When dry or done, unload the dishwasher and put the dishes away.
  • Clean all kitchen countertops. This includes your stove top. Put things away and wipe them down.
  • Clean the outside of appliances. For example, wipe the outside of the microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker and refrigerator, etc.
  • Vacuum high-traffic areas.
  • Clean up spills, dirt, and other messes (as needed).
  • Put things in their place. For example, put all used ingredients, food and dishes away.

Main living spaces (e.g., living room, TV room, dining room, office etc.)
  • Deal with your mail. Do this on a daily basis to keep clutter under control. Sort out the bills and important papers. Recycle the junk mail and outer envelopes and file the rest of the mail away.
  • Vacuum high-traffic areas. You should focus specifically on any main entries.
  • Clean up spills, dirt and other messes (as needed).
  • Put things in their place. For example, stack books, fold blankets, and have kids put their toys away.
  • Take out the trash, compost and recycling (as needed).

Bathroom
  • Do a quick wipe-down of bathroom surfaces. This includes sinks, counters, mirrors and faucets.

Weekly household chores list

One of the best ways to tackle weekly chores is to assign each chore a day of the week. For example, Sunday might work best as laundry day, so everyone has clean clothes for the coming week. If you know a particular day of the week is typically a busy one, assign a smaller chore for that day.

Here are some examples of weekly household chores you’ll want to consider adding to your list:

Bedrooms
  • Wash clothes and put them away. Lightly organize the inside of your drawers and your closet.
  • Wash and replace bed sheets. This includes mattress covers and pillow cases. This can be done every week or every other week.
  • Vacuum or sweep.

Kitchen
  • Vacuum or sweep all floors. This includes all of the hard surfaces in your home.
  • Mop all floors. This includes any hard floor surfaces in your house. If you have hardwood floors, make sure to dust-mop them first.
  • Show your refrigerator and freezer some love. Throw out unused leftovers, pitch anything spoiled and do a quick wipe of the inside and rinse of detachable parts.
  • Wipe down the rest of the kitchen. Specifically, we mean wiping down kitchen cabinets and appliances, paying close attention to handles.
  • Dust all surfaces. A quick dusting once a week helps reduce allergens and protects surfaces from scratches and wear.

Main living spaces 
  • Vacuum high-traffic areas. You should focus specifically on any main entries.
  • Put things in their place. For example, stack books, fold blankets, and have kids put their toys away.
  • Take out the trash, compost and recycling (as needed).

Bathroom
  • Give your bathroom a scrub. Thoroughly clean all surfaces in your bathroom(s), including the toilet, shower, and mirror.
  • Replace and wash bathroom rugs and towels.
  • Scrub sink and clean drain.
  • Scrub the toilet seat and toilet bowl.
  • Clean the tub and shower walls.

Monthly household chores list

Add these monthly tasks to your weekly chore list. But spread them out so you only add one a week to keep the extra work from becoming overwhelming. You can assign them to weeks — for example, clean your furniture the first week of the month. Wash mattress covers the second week, and so forth.

Here are some examples of monthly household chores you’ll want to consider adding to your list:

Bedrooms
  • Thoroughly clean and organize the inside of your drawers and closet. Reorganize and fold clothes.
  • Vacuum and sweep. This time, clean under your furniture — especially your bed — and in any hard to reach places.

Kitchen
  • Clean the inside of your oven.
  • Clean the inside of your trash cans and recycle bins. 
  • Clean out your dishwasher. Just make sure you’re using a cleaner that’s recommended by the dishwasher manufacturer.

Main living spaces
  • Clean your furniture. Vacuum cloth furniture, such as sofas. Wipe down wood furniture with cleaners. Treat leather furniture with a conditioner.
  • Wash your bedding. This includes comforters and duvets.
  • Wash ceiling light fixtures and wipe fan blades.
  • Wipe down light switches, door handles and the surrounding wall area.
  • Clean the inside of your washer and dryer machines.
  • Don’t forget your windows. Make sure to dust, vacuum, or wash window coverings.
  • Wipe down baseboards, moldings, doors and door frames.
  • Vacuum under furniture.

Bathroom
  • Scrub the tub and shower walls and floor.
  • Sweep and mop the bathroom floor.

Seasonal household chores list

Spring is historically a time to clean all the winter dust and soot from a home. Though the purpose now is different, your house and your sanity still depend on a good seasonal cleaning and decluttering. Seasonal tasks typically can be done twice a year, in the spring and fall.

Here are some examples of seasonal household chores you’ll want to consider adding to your list:

Bedrooms
  • Clean out your closet. Attend to your closets and dressers by donating items you no longer wear. Store winter and summer clothes in bins or in the back of the closest when out of season.
  • Wash pillows and some stuffed toys.
  • Clean out toy bins. Organize your kids’ toys and school items by donating things you don’t need or use anymore.
  • Vacuum mattresses.

Kitchen
  • Deep clean the fridge, freezer and pantry. Throw out expired items and scrub everything.

Main living spaces 
  • Vacuum window screens.
  • Wash windows inside and out. Cleaner bottles that attach to your garden hose make this job easy — and fun for kids!
  • Run a carpet cleaner and clean your rugs. Clean the floor under the rugs, as well.
  • Clear out gutters.
  • Clean fireplace and chimney.
  • Clean under furniture. Move lighter pieces and use an attachment to vacuum under heavier items.
  • Vacuum and clean out air vents and their covers.
  • Clean wood furniture. Better Homes and Gardens offers some instructions about what products to use.

Bathroom
  • Apply tile and grout cleaner.

It may help to make family members their own lists so everyone knows what is expected of them. Just remember to keep kids’ chores age appropriate.

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Wash windows, take what you don’t wear to H&M, go to the flower shop for a new plant and other must-done things

They say that the whole spring will be cold - and this is a great reason how to take care of your own interior, since walks in the fresh air will be shorter than we would like. See what is worth making time for right now.

Winter things - away in the closet

Warm down jackets and boots will not be needed anytime soon - just like heavy winter blankets.

Before hiding them, tidy up the storage systems: wipe the inside of the shelves and drawers with soapy water or water and vinegar (three tablespoons per liter of water), dry and ventilate.

Photo: Pinterest

Say "yes" to bright textiles

Designers advise keeping two seasonal sets of curtains, bedspreads, blankets and pillow covers at home. It is ideal if the spring-summer one is bright and light, and for the cold season it is made of dense fabrics, in a cozy muted range.

If you haven't made this habit yet, try to start with pillows and blankets: changing even a small part of textiles immediately creates a different mood in the interior. And breathe easier.

Design: Us interiors

Wash the windows

Not in May, as most people do, but already now, when the temperature is stable during the day. By the way, it is better to wash windows in cloudy weather: it is easier to see stains and other cleaning flaws.

Sort out things that are usually out of reach

Small things in Ikea boxes, clothes on the far shelves of the closet, balcony deposits: audit places that you do not use very often.

And immediately start from the balcony: last year's quarantine clearly demonstrated what a cool recreation area this place can become.

Design: Olga Tsurikova

Carpets for dry cleaning

Even if you are not going to remove them from the floor for the warm season, just vacuuming the carpets well does not mean completely getting rid of dust and odors.

Say goodbye to old clothes

Of course, it is useful to review your wardrobe at any time of the year. But we advise you to do it in the spring, when you especially want transformations, and for new things you need to at least free up space in the closet.

You can combine business with pleasure by donating your old clothes to H&M. The main condition is that everything is clean. For one package, the store gives a 15% discount on one item in the check for the next purchase.

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Get a new plant

This will not only make the air cleaner, but also help the interior to sparkle in a new way. If you are not sure which plant to choose, start from the size: large varieties look more organic and visually more expensive than many small ones.

Design: Anna Pavlovskaya

Choose a new home fragrance

The choice of smells is a matter of taste: everyone has their own associations with the scents of spring. But we still advise avoiding menthol and citrus notes: they are too active and will not let you relax. Better - popular smells of lavender, white flowers, spices.

By the way, you can act the same as with textiles: keep candles, aroma lamps, sachets and even fabric softener in reserve for both warm and cold seasons.

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Apartment cleaning checklist so as not to forget anything

8 January 2022 10:00

Surely you have heard more than once: "It's not clean where they clean, but where they don't litter. " We believe that this is only partly true.

After all, dust accumulates even in an empty apartment, and even in ordinary life, all kinds of pollution cannot be avoided. Therefore, we offer a new version of the famous phrase: "Clean where they put things in order in time and properly maintain it." And at the same time, we will offer approximate checklists for cleaning an apartment in different situations.

Get your supplies ready

Cleaning checklists can be considered a waste of time. But if you stock them once, you can achieve several goals at once:

  • Repeat cleaning where necessary. For example, if you wipe kitchen cabinets and hoods once every two weeks, they simply do not have time to become covered with hard-to-remove dirt.
  • Organize and prioritize work. So you can not grab at the weekend for everything at once, but first wash the curtains and only after a week do the windows.
  • Understand what tools and resources are needed. If your plan is to clean windows in three weeks, it's time to buy a brush or a special mop. And to remove dust on the shelves, you can attract someone close to you. By the way, you have time to motivate them and think about how to organically integrate this into the daily routine.

Let's talk about tools in more detail. It’s definitely not worth saving on them, especially since today many original solutions for various types of cleaning have been invented and created. Of course, you can get by with just rags and water, but then you will have to spend much more time, and it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve an ideal result.

Therefore, let's start with a kind of checklist for preparing cleaning equipment. Minimum set:

  • tools - bucket, mop, brush and dustpan, roller for cleaning textiles. Of course, a lot depends on your habits, but if you feel that you are missing a handy scoop or window cleaning tools, try to get them;
  • materials - rags, sponges, mops, household napkins, garbage bags;
  • cleaning products for kitchen equipment, plumbing fixtures, removing blockages in pipes;
  • detergent compositions for dishes, glasses and mirrors, floors, upholstered furniture;
  • detergents - powder or gel, bleach, stain remover, conditioner.

1

York Eco Natural Flat Mop

581 g

599 rub 1011 rub 599.00 1011.00

Valid until 31.05 with loyalty card

1

Tiret Turbo Drain Cleaner 1L

1L

599 rub 780 rub 599. 00 780.00

Valid until May 31 with loyalty card

Keep cleaning equipment in a separate utility locker and periodically (for example, once a month) replenish this arsenal. So at the right time everything will be at hand.

Please note: this is a basic set. Of course, a vacuum cleaner, a robot for cleaning windows, a humidifier and other equipment will not be superfluous. But even a minimal set of funds is enough to clean up. In the catalog on the VkusVilla website, you can read customer reviews about cleaning products and learn proven life hacks.

If you have long wanted to try eco-friendly household chemicals that are not tested on animals, read the material "Ethical beauty and the rejection of animal tests: the experience of China, Russia and Europe."

Here is what buyers write about the sanitary ware cleaner:

“I use the sanitary ware cleaner to clean toilet bowls and sinks. A compact bottle, nevertheless with a sufficient amount of product, a convenient thin "nose" at the neck, a cork with child protection. It cleans perfectly, it is written that it destroys all microbes, while the smell of the product is not sharp, calm and even pleasant. Rinses well, doesn't lather too much. It is not inferior in terms of characteristics to Western counterparts, except perhaps cheaper.

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Sanitary cleaner, 1 l

1 l

248 rub 248.00 248.00

And here is a review of the floor and surface cleaner:

“I liked the product. Non-aggressive composition, no obsessive odors, foams well. It copes with the main task, without stickiness and streaks.

Make a cleaning plan

Let's reiterate why making a cleaning checklist is more convenient than spontaneous battles for cleanliness in the house. If you have ever worked in an office, you must have noticed that from time to time the refrigerators in the common kitchen will display the inscription: “Please pick up all the food, we will wash the refrigerator.” And this is also a checklist. And how else - if not regularly and to a shine - to maintain cleanliness in refrigerators with so many containers and products?

So, the plan (aka checklist) depends on the type of work. And the list of tasks for general cleaning will be much larger than for everyday cleaning. To make it easier for you to make such a list for self-control, we have prepared universal checklist options for different types of cleaning.

Daily cleaning checklist

The shortest is the daily cleaning checklist. It helps to maintain a carefully established order. In such a plan, be sure to include the following items: make beds, ventilate rooms, dust, wash dishes and sinks, take out the trash. What other activities to add to the quick cleaning checklist for every day depends on your lifestyle. See our version for guidance.

Monday (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - any weekday, the set of actions can be changed):

  • make the bed
  • take out the trash
  • wash the dishes
  • clean the stove, facades, cutting table on the table
  • in front of the mirror
  • load the laundry
  • iron the laundry
  • water the flowers

Or you can make a checklist for daily cleaning on weekdays, where unmarked items are performed daily:

  • Season the bed
  • Make garbage
  • Wash the dishes
  • Pour flowers (Monday)
  • Wipe the stove, facades, cutting table (Tuesday)
  • Locate the table in front of the mirror (Wednesday)
  • Looping an unauthorized poem (CPU )
  • wipe the dust (Thursday)
  • iron the washed (Friday)

Download the checklist

This list is already close to the checklist for the week, but the last one will be more voluminous, so it's better to keep it separately.

Apartment cleaning checklist for a week

Next, we draw up a weekly apartment cleaning checklist. Here, to the work from the “quick list” for every day, you need to add a change of bed linen, caring for indoor plants, cleaning kitchen appliances and plumbing in the bathroom and toilet, washing and ironing, removing dust from chandeliers and cabinets, using a vacuum cleaner and washing floors, and others. tasks that are important for your comfort.

You will again find hints in the basic checklist, and then supplement the plan, guided by your life experience. Here again, you can highlight regular tasks and what needs to be done 1-2 times a month.

Check list of apartment cleaning for a week/month:

  • Change bedding
  • Wash the plumbing
  • Poppy on the door and in the bathroom
  • Change towels
  • Wipe the mirrors
  • refrigerator
  • order/buy groceries for the week
  • vacuum and/or mop the floor
  • vacuum the carpets on the walls / dust the cabinets
  • order/buy household chemicals (first Saturday of the month)
  • clean chandeliers and lamps (first Sunday of the month)
  • wash the refrigerator (second Saturday of the month)
  • wash the microwave, oven (second Sunday of the month)
  • wash the curtains (third Saturday of the month)
  • clean drains under sinks (3rd Sunday of the month)
  • clean/vacuum upholstered furniture (4th Saturday of the month)
  • wash house flowers (4th Sunday of the month)

Download checklist

Take note of new household chemicals and cleaning products. For example, instead of newspapers, when washing windows, you can use microfiber cloths, and completely abandon the conditioner when washing, if the powder itself makes the laundry soft. Here is what buyers write about one of these universal washing powders:

“A cute box with a bright design immediately caught my eye in the store, and its content also met all expectations! The powder itself is packed inside in a bag, which is convenient: even if the box gets wet, nothing will happen to it. It comes with a cardboard measuring spoon, which is convenient. Laundry after washing is clean, fresh, without unnecessary odors, soft without the addition of an air conditioner (there is already a conditioning additive in the powder). Powder weight 1 kg, you need 30-60 g per wash. Enough for a long time! I recommend to buy."

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Universal washing powder, 1 kg

1 kg

403 rub 403. 00 403.00

For more useful tips on cleaning your home, kitchen, bathroom and toilet, see the material “Life hacks for cleanliness. Review of eco-friendly household chemicals.

The checklist for cleaning the apartment for every day is also convenient when preparing for the holidays, receiving guests. If you distribute all the tasks for a week, you won’t have to spend the whole day on the eve of the event with a rag and a vacuum cleaner and fall exhausted in the evening. When the dust is removed, the shelves are in order, the kitchen and plumbing are washed, all that remains is to prepare food in advance and think about how to set the table.

Apartment general cleaning checklist

Each new season is an occasion to refresh the apartment general cleaning checklist. Here again we add important steps to the previous list. You will need to put in order and put away seasonal clothes and shoes, having thoroughly ventilated the cabinets before that. You need to wash windows, grates on ventilation openings and radiators, tiles in the bathroom, kitchen backsplash and appliances, wash and iron curtains and bedspreads (if you did not do this as part of the monthly checklist). Still need to audit and throw away the accumulated rubbish. (How he appears in the house, even with regular cleaning, is incomprehensible to the mind!)

Of course, if you followed the weekly/monthly checklist, general cleaning will be easier. This is the essence of lists: when you keep order locally, garbage, dirt and dust do not have time to accumulate. As a result, the general cleaning checklist should include only what, in principle, should not be done too often.

Example of a general cleaning checklist

Kitchen, dining room:

  • wash windows, slopes, window sills, mosquito nets, wash and iron curtains if necessary
  • sort out kitchen cabinets, wash shelves
  • wash kitchen facades (if you don’t do this once a week/month)
  • clean the hood, ventilation, batteries
  • wash chairs, table legs
  • clean the chandelier and lamps (if you do not do this once a month)

Bathroom, toilet:

  • sort out things in cupboards, wash shelves
  • disinfect the toilet bowl, brush, floor
  • clean the walls, the seams between the tiles
  • clean the washing machine
  • clean the doors, sockets, lamp
  • clean the drain in the sink (if you do not do this once a month)

  • unpack cupboards, wipe shelves
  • vacuum upholstered furniture, dry clean if necessary
  • dust cupboards, sweep or wipe walls
  • wash mirrors, glass doors and shelves
  • clean dust from household appliances and electronics
  • clean sockets, radiators, lamps
  • clean floors and skirting boards in hard-to-reach places wash curtains (if you haven't done it more often)

Bedroom/children's room:

  • sort things in closets, wipe shelves
  • wash pillows, blankets, rugs
  • dust cabinets, sweep or mop walls
  • wash windows, radiators
  • wash curtains (if not done once a month) sheet

    Washing and washing children's toys should be written in a separate line. Read more about this in the material "How to properly wash and disinfect children's toys."

    By no means do we consider our instructions to be ideal, but perhaps they will be able to set the right vector for your thoughts about simplifying your life. For example, you can take the proposed files as a basis and, taking into account your needs, create a cleaning checklist for each day of the week or for each room: bedroom, living room, nursery, kitchen, bathroom.

    Step-by-step cleaning plans and checklists help to involve family members in the process. With clear cleaning instructions, your household members can no longer say they don't know what to do. And when they themselves clean up, they will try to keep it longer.

    Helpful tips for home cleaning

    There are hundreds, if not thousands, of home cleaning hacks. It is impossible to collect them all in one article. Therefore, we will present only basic tips.

    3 cleaning tips

    • When cleaning a room, move from top to bottom. Remove dust and dirt from lamps, furniture, walls, window sills and frames, mirrors and window panes, household appliances. Spray and water indoor flowers. Finally, vacuum and mop the floors.
    • If there is a pet in the house, it is important to wash its bowls, tray, cage or other items daily, otherwise unpleasant odors in the house cannot be avoided.
    • First, clean loggias and balconies, then - living rooms in the order that is convenient for you. Then put things in order in the kitchen and in the corridor (hallway). End the process by cleaning the bathroom.

    2 Tips for Keeping Clean

    • Always put things in their designated places so you don't litter the space with discarded clothes, toys, and other items. It is necessary that the rule is followed by all households. Even a small child needs to be explained that after playing, all cars, cubes, dolls should occupy their boxes or shelves.

    We note in passing that when decorating the interior it is worth considering whether you really need the things that you are going to buy, whether they will become “dust collectors” instead of decorating the house. All sorts of vases and figurines of intricate shapes are rather tedious to wipe, and dust in small curls and details accumulates quickly.

    • When something is spilled or spilled, something is soiled or trampled somewhere, clean it up immediately - it is difficult to deal with old stains, and fresh ones are almost always removed without problems.

    Keep your health in mind while cleaning. It is important to protect the skin of the hands from the harmful effects of dirty water and household chemicals. Gloves can handle this easily. If you use hazardous compounds with volatile substances and a pungent odor, it is advisable to wear a household respirator. After cleaning, thoroughly ventilate all rooms so that no chemical odors remain.

    1

    Rubber gloves (latex) size M

    1 pack

    88 rub 88. 00 88.00

    You probably have your own house cleaning hacks. Tell in the comments.

    1

    Super market

    Quick view0003

    5 pcs

    81 rub 140 rub 81.00 140.00

    Valid until May 31 with loyalty card

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    Quick view

    Lavender field fabric softener

    1 l

    215 rub 215.00 215.00

    3

    Quick view

    Garbage bags with strings 30 liters

    64 rub 64.00 64.00

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    Cleaning roller 50 sheets

    58 rub 58.00 58.00

    5

    Supermarket

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    Household napkins in a roll Bagi Miracle cloth Anti-lint 20x30 cm 70 sheets

    220 g

    439 rub 459RUB 439.

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