Keeping your home clean and tidy can be a daunting task, especially if you have a large house and family. There are, however, many families out there that seem to have mastered the art and keep their homes clutter-free with ease. 

People that always have a clean home are not special or workaholics nor do they rely on maids. They simply follow a schedule and put in place the right routines that make cleaning a breeze. 

To put it simply, the secret of those who always seem to live in magazine homes is to clean their house daily, weekly, and monthly to make sure things don’t just pile up around them. 

In this article, I’m going to share the daily, weekly, and monthly tasks of people who always have a clean home as well as why these strategies work. 

Tidying tasks to tackle daily 

Having a clean home is easier when you set some time aside for daily maintenance.  These daily cleaning tasks should take no more than 15 minutes each but they will make a huge difference in the way your home looks and feels. 

Do these tasks every day to stay on top of the mess

1. Wipe down your bathroom counters – prevents mold and mildew. 
2. Squeegee the shower doors, walls, and floors after every shower – prevents mold and mildew.
3. Wash your dishes after each meal – avoids bacteria and the unpleasant sight of an overflowing sink.
4. Sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor, the entrance, and any other heavily trafficked spots – a clean floor means a cleaner house, and a clean house means a healthier and happier home.
5. Put things back where they belong after you’re done with them (cushions, remotes, sorted piles of mail, purchases, backpacks or purses) – avoids build-up clutter and makes finding things easier.
6. Wipe down your kitchen counters – eliminates any lingering bacteria.
7. Wipe the table after each meal – eliminates any lingering bacteria.
8. Take out the garbage – avoids unpleasant smells and insects.

Cleaning tasks to handle weekly 

Besides the easy tasks that you need to take care of daily, there are other housekeeping chores that require your attention on a weekly basis. Proceed with these weekly tasks to keep a clean home. 

1. Ask each family member to clean their own room once a week – a clean space improves focus, sleep quality, and reduces stress and anxiety.
2. Wipe glass and mirrors – keeps them clean from product splatters.
3. Dust every surface – to avoid allergy and breathing problems
4. Vacuum carpets – the fibers trap dust, dirt, and allergens you don’t want in your home. 
5. Wet mop hard floors – dust, pet fur, and other allergens accumulate quickly and a mop is necessary every week. 
6. Tackle clutter hot spots – avoids a big decluttering job and unpleasant clutter piles. 
7. Deeper cleaning of the bathrooms (showers, sinks, toilet tubs, fixtures) – prevents mold and mildew. 
8. Change all bed sheets – our sheets can accumulate a lot of stuff you can’t see: thousands of dead skin cells, dust mites etc. 
9. Do laundry. 

Monthly cleaning tasks 

There are tasks that you need to take care of often and there are others that don’t require as much TLC. 

The following are simple yet often overlooked cleaning tasks that when handled periodically will make sure you avoid major messes and costly repairs down the road.

1. Clean out the refrigerator and toss out expired pantry food – keeps your space easier to organize, and ensures food safety.
2. Clean the oven, microwave, and any other kitchen appliances – ensure that you and your loved ones eat clean and uncontaminated food reducing chances of infections or sickness.
3. Check the HVAC filter and change it as needed – to keep the filters clean and efficient.
4. Dust blinds or shutters – they are prone to collecting dust, just like any other surface of your home.
5. Vacuum or steam the curtains – removes dust, allergens and kills any mites that may be present.
6. Vacuum upholstered furniture – removes lingering dirt, germs, and smells. 
7. Clean the walls and dust the baseboards – cuts down on the dust and allergens, and washing away dirt and grime makes your home look and feel cleaner.
8. Clean your air vent covers – improves air circulation throughout your space and ensures that your system is working as efficiently as possible.
9. Put your washing machine through a cleaning cycle – to get rid of any bacteria, stains, sludge, and mold that might have built up inside the washing machine.
10. Organize the closets – keeps your clothes fresh and streamlines your routines. 

Cleaning your home can often feel overwhelming, especially if you leave all of your tasks until you have the time. 

The number one secret of people who always have a clean home seems to be no secret at all. It’s just a matter of taking charge of your to-do list, setting the right habits in place, and making sure you hold yourself accountable to follow through. 

Not only will these daily, weekly and monthly routines help make cleaning much easier and less time-consuming, but it will also keep your family home spotless all the time.

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