One of my April goals is to implement a cleaning schedule. I shan't talk about how many times I've tried doing this. That was in the past, over and done with. I am moving on. Of course, it is April Fools' Day, today, and this might be the biggest joke, ever, but, here goes!
Monday:
- Change bed sheets
- Load of laundry (bed sheets/towels)
- Dust living room & dining area
- Clean the fridge
- Take trash cans to the curb for Tuesday trash pick up
- Water the garden, front and back
Tuesday:
- Dust family room and my bedroom
- Errands, if any (grocery shopping, etc.)
- Water the house plants
Wednesday:
- Vacuum
- Clean the bathrooms
- Do one decluttering/organizing task in the spare room
Thursday:
- Clean the kitchen
- Paperwork/filing
- Water the garden, front and back
- Load of laundry
Friday:
- Do one decluttering/organizing task in the spare room
- Do one deep cleaning task
- Errands, if any
Saturday:
- Catch up day - any cleaning that didn't get done during the week for whatever reason!
Sunday:
- No cleaning, other than dailies
Daily:
- Clean the litter box
- Sweep the bathroom floor, around the litter box
- Do the dishes
- Wipe down the kitchen counters and stove top
- 10 minutes pick-up/tidy
- Decluttering
Seems reasonable, doesn't it? Surely I should be able to implement this schedule? The active cleaning shouldn't take more than one hour, provided I stay focused. I think this will enable me to feel productive and not feel guilty about taking time to play!
What do you think? Do you have a weekly cleaning schedule? Any suggestions as to how I could improve mine in order to make it more implementable?
Oh gosh. Since I live with my parents, it has to revolve around their needs. I’m constantly doing laundry, and I’m constantly cleaning the microwave since my dad never covers anything. I have two cats, so I must scoop daily, vacuum daily, and I do keep the window in my room open enough for Alex to get out when he wants to. My other cat, Chu, was declawed by his previous owner, so he is not allowed out. The good news is that the window is too high for him to reach. He is old and doesn’t jump like Alex does. I burn incense and do anything and everything to keep cat smell out. Nothing is weekly in my house. I’m full on “generation sandwich”, so I have to take it as it comes.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your parents appreciate you being there to help them out, Akasha. Ah, yes, I had my turn being part of a sandwich generation, with a young daughter and an aging mother. Those were hectic years. In fact, that was when I first began doing my monthly balanced life goals, to make sure that all areas of my life got some attention! One does what one can, under the circumstances, and let other things go undone. Twenty years from now, you will look back at this time and wonder how you did it. :)
DeleteNo, but I need one. I do my laundry on Mondays, and wash my sheets and towels on Tuesdays. I am supposed to mop the floors on Wednesdays, but I often forget. Today I did some dusting, but forgot to finish by oiling the antiques. I will do that tomorrow. I do keep up on the dishes, sweeping, and daily vacuuming. I let the paperwork slide, and I need to declutter. I like your schedule.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you do have somewhat of a weekly schedule. At least with the laundry and mopping, plus daily vacuuming, etc. I am hoping I'll be able to keep to this schedule - we'll see how things go when I go on jury duty in the middle of the month!
DeleteYour cleaning schedule looks very reasonable to me. I’ve found it’s best to keep it simple and once you develop a routine (they say it takes 21 days for something to become habit), then add to it from there. Best not to overwhelm yourself from the start. Also when you see how nicely things look on a daily basis you’ll be apt to want to do more. At least that’s the theory. My issue is hidddn areas ... I keep visible surfaces clean and clutter free but have to really watch myself or closets and drawers can take on a life of their own. Lol. You’ll do great!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carolyn. I have every intention to carry this out, this time around! This, along with our Branches should work out well. Ah, yes, closets and drawers and other hidden spaces! LOL!
DeleteI might copy your list and use it as my own!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to do so, Anne. If you do, please let me know how it works out for you. :)
DeleteI don't have a schedule at all. Husband does the basics when I'm at work and I do other stuff as and when required or when I can fit it in. Husband does garden. I don't do gardening as I can't stand it! I do the shopping and most of the cooking. It works out ok......usually!
ReplyDeleteAs long as it works out for you, Eloise; that is what matters, isn't it? Sounds like you have a good division of labor. :)
DeleteI have kind of a daily routine, but nothing really scheduled. I have tried over the years to come up with a fool-proof cleaning schedule but have never been successful. I have always hated the routine of housework, so the big work is done on the basis of priority, (As in, I can't stand it anymore) or motivation. Some of my chores are automatically saved for weekends and after 7 PM, simply due to electric costs being significantly lower.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have a basic framework in place but a lot of flexibility built into it, as well. I used to do some cleaning tasks and paperwork on a basis of priority similar to yours, at one time! :)
DeleteThat seems great to me, but I'm an epic fail at housework. I guess you can see how it works for you. You are very insightful so I am sure you can adjust where needed.
ReplyDeleteLyssa, I can't tell you how many times I've tried putting a cleaning schedule in place! But, I keep thinking I need to try harder. I like to think I am making progress with each attempt!
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