The Ultimate House Cleaning Checklists to Keep You Organized

Are you the type of person who loves to organize and clean everything daily? Or maybe you’re someone who could stand to clean more often but dreads doing it. Regardless of where you fall on the cleaning spectrum, you can benefit from our daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual cleaning checklists. These printable house cleaning checklists will help you reduce dust in your home, keep every room organized, and cut down on the big spring cleaning.

Cleaning Supply List

Compared to the cost of hiring a house cleaner, your largest DIY expense will be your cleaning tools and products. Double-check that you have the following cleaning supplies before diving into your cleaning duties.

• Rubber or latex gloves

• All-purpose cleaner

• Protective glasses

• Vacuum

• Dishwashing detergent

• Laundry detergent

• Duster or microfiber cloths

• Mop

• Warm water and bucket

• Sponges and scrubber

• Baking soda

Daily Cleaning Checklist

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A fun way to stay on top of daily tasks is to time yourself to see which ones take the longest. Next time you clean, see if you can reduce the amount of time for each. Cleaning a room fast is definitely a special skill, especially when you have last-minute company coming over. Don’t cut corners, though! Remember, what matters most is having a clean home.

If the task of daily cleaning seems like too much, consider hiring a house cleaning service to tackle it for you. You can schedule recurring appointments on a weekly or monthly basis to keep your home clean all year round.

Here’s a list of easy daily tasks to tackle:

• Make the bed

• Squeegee the shower walls

• Rinse the bathroom sink

• Empty coffee grounds into the compost or garbage

• Rid the sink of any dirty dishes

• Unload and load the dishwasher

• Wipe down countertops and cabinets

• Wipe down the stovetop

• Put away any loose items (mail, toys, blankets, water bottles, etc.)

• Tidy up remote controls, video games, and other electronic items

• Do a load of laundry (based on needs)

Weekly Cleaning Checklist

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Cleaning regularly used items once a week can help prevent bacteria and mold from growing. When completing this weekly cleaning checklist, try to finish two areas (bathroom and kitchen) one day of the week and another space (living area) another day of the week. This way, you’ll have a balanced routine on days you’re completing both daily and weekly cleaning tasks. Take an extra moment to learn how to clean your unique bathroom based on its unique finishes and gather the special cleaning supplies in an easy-to-grab area.

Here’s a weekly cleaning checklist to follow:

• Sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor 

• Mop the kitchen floor, using mostly water to prevent the buildup of residue

• Clean the inside of the microwave

• Sanitize sponges

• Wipe down fridge shelves

• Wipe fronts of cabinets and handles

• Scrub bathroom sink, toilet, and bathtub or shower

• Spray the shower curtain liner with disinfectant to help prevent mold

• Wipe down mirrors

• Dust furniture

• Empty all small trash cans

• Toss expired food from the fridge and pantry

• Clean windows

• Dust window ledges

• Tidy up pet spaces

• Clean pet bowls with soapy water

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Dust is more than just a nuisance. According to the American Lung Association, dust can cause allergy and asthma symptoms. Dust regularly to keep your home and family healthy.

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Monthly Cleaning Checklist

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You likely won’t want to do all these monthly cleaning items in one day or over one weekend. If you do, more power to you! For those who don’t have a full day to clean, the monthly checklist below will help you knock off individual tasks as you can. That way, no major cleaning chores sneak up on you.

Here’s a monthly cleaning checklist to use:

• Vacuum vents

• Dust and clean fans and light fixtures

• Dust blinds

• Dust light fixtures

• Clean vacuum by washing parts or replacing bags

• Clean oven

• Soak and scrub stovetop burners or grates

• Descale coffee maker or thoroughly wash French press

• Clean outside grill

• Wipe down patio surfaces and furniture

• Beat dust out of rugs

Seasonal Cleaning Checklist

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Most people think of spring cleaning as the main season to clean due to dust buildup from the winter. Yet some appliances and objects need to be cleaned four times a year. Our seasonal cleaning checklist outlines these quarterly responsibilities. It also lists some season-dependent tasks. This is the moment to figure out how to clean those sticky floors, empty the pantry, and give your mattress some extra TLC.

Here’s a list of items that need cleaning throughout the year:

• Rake leaves (fall and spring)

• Clean blinds

• Dust all plants

• Replace air conditioning filters

• Drain and store hoses (fall)

• Clean out gutters (fall and spring)

• Clean range hood and filters

• Clean out the freezer

• Wipe down the fridge and toss spoiled products

• Clean dishwasher and laundry machine by running empty loads with detergent

• Wipe down baseboards 

• Wash pillows and comforter

• Spray and vacuum the mattress  

• Clean and freshen drains

• Wash shower curtain liner

Annual Cleaning Checklist

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Each year, there are a few cleaning tasks that need handling. Even though these chores are infrequent, they help keep your house running smoothly and can make certain items last longer. 

When you do some of your monthly chores, tackle these cleaning tasks at the same time so they’re evenly distributed throughout the year.

Here’s a list of annual cleaning items:

• Clean chimney and fireplace (either before or after winter)

• Deep clean carpet and upholstery (rent or purchase a wet vac)

• Clean curtains and drapes

• Purge the pantry

• Wipe down pantry shelves

• Vacuum and clean behind appliances (fridge, stove, washer, and dryer)

• Clean walls

• Clean air ducts (every two to three years)

• Clean around dryer and vents

• Rotate rugs 180 degrees to evenly distribute wear and tear

If you find some items are too soiled to clean on your own, consider hiring a specialized professional to come in. This happens most frequently with carpets where it’s worth spending a little extra on professional carpet cleaning costs.

Cleaning by Room

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Sometimes you only have enough time to tidy up one space. This is usually triggered by certain events, like sprucing up the guest room before family visits or following a kitchen cleaning checklist before a holiday meal. If you dedicate one day each week to a different room, you’ll have a steady cleaning schedule. 

Benefits of Cleaning

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Cleaning doesn’t just keep your home a well-organized and sparkly place—it also has personal health and wellness benefits. The act of cleaning is a physical activity that gets you moving and burning calories. Like working out, cleaning also releases endorphins, which trigger a positive reaction in your body.

Cleaning also has mental health benefits. A cluttered space can affect your visual cortex, the area of the brain that processes visual information, making it difficult to focus on the task at hand. A decluttered space feels more spacious and tidy. It also doesn’t continually remind you to clean the space. Check out the visual below for more information on how cleaning can be beneficial to your health.

Quick Tips for Cleaning Your Home

Use these quick tips to make cleaning your home more enjoyable. Cleaning doesn’t have to be an individual burden; it can be a choreographed group effort. You are the conductor of the household. Go orchestrate.

• Listen to music or a podcast: If you’re cleaning with roommates or family members, play music on speakers so the cleaning process feels more communal.

• Divide and conquer cleaning with others: Just like on sports teams, play to people’s strengths. Some people might favor cleaning the kitchen since they cook more often, while others prefer to spend time cleaning outside.

• Clean one room at a time: Teamwork makes the dream work, right? Knocking out one room at a time can help chores get done quicker. Just make sure the space is big enough for everyone to functionally clean at the same time.

• Use a house cleaning checklist: Print and use one of the checklists above so you can do less mental lifting by quickly seeing what needs to be cleaned when. Using a checklist will also help you remember to clean places you often forget about.

• Focus on regular cleaning vs. deep cleaning: Keeping up with a regular cleaning schedule and hiring a pro to handle deep cleans two to three times a year provides the perfect balance of time and budget. 

These cleaning checklists will help you stay on top of a cleaning schedule and can remind you to complete often forgotten tasks. Plus, you won’t feel as stressed having to remember which items and areas need cleaning and when. As you move through each checklist, consider whether you'd prefer to hire a local cleaning team, or at a minimum, outsource the trickiest tasks to the pros.