Weekly Cleaning Routine

I love routines!  A routine helps me to get things done without really having to think about it; it is just part of my life. Once you figure out a good weekly cleaning routine, your house always looks clean! A cleaning routine also allows your family members to help with cleaning - they know exactly what gets cleaned on each day.  

Over the years my weekly cleaning routine has changed due to the season of life I am currently in.  Being a teacher means my cleaning routine usually also changes from school year to summer.  When creating my cleaning routine, I keep in mind what really needs to be cleaned on a weekly basis (and what can be cleaned on a monthly basis) and when throughout the week do I have time to fit in these cleaning tasks. Right now, we are in the middle of a school year so most of my cleaning is done on the weekends.  However, I also want to enjoy time with family and friends on the weekend so I sprinkle a few tasks throughout the week.  

My School Year Cleaning Routine

Here is what my weekly cleaning routine currently looks like:

Monday

• Wash Towels

Tuesday

• No Cleaning Tasks

Wednesday

• Load of Laundry

Thursday

• Wash Sheets

Friday

• No Cleaning Tasks

Saturday

• Clean Bathrooms
• Dust
• Mop
• Vacuum
• Kitchen
• Laundry (Usually 4 loads)

Sunday

• Clean Out Car 
• Clean Out Purse

I keep my weekly cleaning routine in the "Routines" section of my planner.  This way I have a master list that I can refer back to as I am planning my week.  

This routine took me a few weeks to figure out what works best for me.  There are occasions where I will move something from one day to another due to what we have going on that week.  I also find comfort in the fact that because this is such a routine for me, if I have to skip something one week due to being too busy, I know that it will get done the next week. 

What does your current cleaning routine look like?