How to use itChoose one or two areas per day, or do the full list on one cleaning day. Skip tasks that do not apply to your home and add the ones that matter to your household.
Kitchen
- Clear and wipe countertops
- Clean sink and faucet
- Wipe appliance exteriors
- Wipe stovetop
- Clean table or eating area
- Spot-clean cabinet fronts
- Empty trash and recycling
- Vacuum or sweep, then mop
Bathrooms
- Clean toilet inside and out
- Clean sink and faucet
- Wipe vanity and counter
- Clean mirror
- Clean tub or shower surfaces
- Replace towels as needed
- Empty trash
- Vacuum or sweep, then mop
Bedrooms
- Change bed linens
- Put away clothing and clutter
- Dust reachable surfaces
- Wipe high-touch areas
- Empty trash
- Vacuum or sweep floors
Living & common areas
- Reset pillows and blankets
- Clear obvious clutter
- Dust furniture and reachable surfaces
- Wipe high-touch areas
- Vacuum upholstery as needed
- Vacuum or sweep floors
- Mop hard floors as appropriate
Laundry & utility
- Finish and put away laundry
- Wipe washer and dryer exteriors
- Clean dryer lint screen
- Reset cleaning supplies
- Sweep utility area
Quick whole-house reset
- Gather trash from all rooms
- Return misplaced items
- Check entryway and shoes
- Spot-clean fingerprints on doors
- Check pet areas
- Restock paper products and soap
Five-minute daily habits that make the weekly clean easier
- Wipe kitchen counters after the last meal.
- Put dirty dishes into the dishwasher or wash them before bed.
- Do a quick clutter pickup in the main living area.
- Wipe bathroom splashes before they dry into buildup.
- Keep laundry moving instead of letting clean loads live in baskets.
Remember: this is a maintenance checklist, not a deep-cleaning list. Baseboards, vents, inside appliances, detailed grout work, high dusting and other periodic tasks belong on a monthly or seasonal schedule.