How To Keep Your House Clean (Because It’s Hard)

Whether you’re a homeowner, an apartment dweller, or somewhere in between, keeping your space clean is HARD WORK. I’m not good at it- and I know I’m not the only one. Although I don’t love it, I’m trying to embrace it. Learning how to tackle something is the first step to loving it. Or something like that… But truly, I’m a firm believer that if you can break something down that way it doesn’t completely overwhelm you, you’ll learn to love (err like) it.

I recently asked a homeowner friend if she had any tips and tricks on how to keep your house clean. Her answer was simple, break it down. Seasonal cleanings, every day cleanings, etc. There isn’t a one size fits all manual, but this is a great guide for those of us who need a little reassurance that having a clean home is possible.

PS- if you’re cleaning you home, you should also be cleaning your car! Check out this post for spring cleaning car tips!

How To Keep Your House Clean

Here is an example of how you can break down your cleaning to keep your house clean.

Once a Day

• Wipe down the countertops, stove and kitchen sink
• Load your dishwasher
• Sweep your floors
• Take out the garbage

Once a Week

• Wipe down toilet, sinks and bathtubs
• Vacuum the floors
• Dust furniture
• Wipe down furniture
• Swiffer or mop the floors
• Wash laundry, towels and washcloths
• Clean the mirrors
• Wash bedsheets

Once a Month

• Clean the inside of the oven, microwave and fridge
• Wipe (or in our case, vacuum) floor boards
• Wipe down outlet covers and light switches
• Scrub the tile grout
• Dust the ceiling fans
• Organize and clean out medicine cabinet

Once a Season

• Clean the pantry and fridge out
• Clean throw pillows and blankets
• Wash comforters, shams and duvets
• Clean the fireplace
• Clean the windows
• Go through bedroom and hall closets