There are daily chores and day-of-the-week chores. My mom
would have us do daily chores and then we would all work on Saturday morning to
do our house cleaning. Mostly, this was the process because my parents worked
all week and my brothers and sisters had school until the afternoon. Now that I
am a parent, and I do not have to go to the office every day, I have developed
a schedule for chores. I work on these everyday; sometimes with success and others
with challenges. In the most part they work for us and I am happy to share
this. This may not cover everything, but I am sure you could add or delete what
applies. Here is how my week goes, hope this can be of some use.
Daily Chores
These chores should not take longer than 30 to 45 minutes
daily, but it will become faster once a habit is formed.
1. Make the bed when
you get up every day. This will make you feel better and make your personal
retreat cleaner.
2. After
cleaning yourself up, wipe out the sinks
and clean the mirrors. The countertops should be cleared and the laundry put
into a basket.
3. Wash a load of clothes
once a day and your wash will become smaller throughout the week.
4. Eat breakfast,
and then wipe down the table, the
countertops, the stove, and put the dishes in the dishwasher. This should
be easy in the morning. If you need to take out the trash and vacuum or sweep the
floor, try to do this before it becomes too messy. I try to do these two chores
every other day.
5. Clean
a section of the garage
Monday: Kitchen and dining room
1. Organize
cabinets where plastic goods are stored
2. Wipe
down cabinet doors throughout the workspace
3. Sweep
and mop the entire floor downstairs.
4. Clean
baseboards with a rag damp with clean soapy water
5. Wipe
down cabinet doors with a strong degreaser
6. Clean
oven and microwave with a anti-bacterial cleaner like Lysol or Spic-n-Span
7. Wipe
down walls, doors, and handles with a cleaner or anti-bacterial
8. Dust
ledges downstairs with a dusting spray and a clean cotton rag
9. Dust
blinds downstairs with a duster only or use a dry towel only
10. Clear
out cobwebs throughout the house and outside by the light fixtures
11. Wash
windows downstairs (inside and out) with a streak free cleaner and newspaper.
Tuesday: Clean living room
1. Sweep
and mop the floors upstairs and under the beds
2. Clean
baseboards with a damp rag and some cleaner
3. Wipe
down walls, doors, and handles with an anti bacterial cleaner
4. Wipe
down cabinet doors with a cleaner
5. Dust
ledges or furniture upstairs with a dusting spray or Liquid Gold oil
6. Dust
blinds upstairs with a damp rag of water only or a duster.
7. Dust
ceiling fans with a towel covered In soapy water, and then dry them off
8. Wash
windows upstairs (Inside and out) with a glass cleaner.
9. Wipe
down or dust curtains. They can be vacuumed if cloth.
10. Clear
office space from, clutter, trash, and desk
11. Remove
old reading materials and replace with new magazines
Wednesday: Master Bedroom and Bath
1. Dust
furniture and wood moulding around shelves and ceilings
2. Dust
off furniture with a Liquid Gold oil or dusting spray
3. Wipe
down walls, doors, and handles with a soapy cleaner
4. Vacuum
floors and stairs if there are any to clean
5. Clean
banisters with anti bacterial cleaner, and wipe down baseboards
6. Change
sheets for a fresh set once a week
7. Change
towels and check on soap supplies
8. Hang
folded clothes or put laundry away in the closet
9. Clean
toilets, bathrooms, and tubs with bleach
10. Clean
vanities and curtains from hand prints and dust bunnies
11. Clean
closets and pick up clothes or shoes
Thursday: Guest Bathroom
1. Clean
the entire bathroom with anti bacterial cleaner
2. Wipe
out the tub, clean the floor, and clean off the mirrors
3. Wash
your baseboards with a cleaner or hot sudsy water
4. Wash
rugs in the bathrooms and entry way
5. Put
all shoes away in bucket or in the garage
6. Wash
towels and put back into the rotation of the linen closet
7. Gather
and wash laundry that has been accumulated over the week
8. Wipe
down walls where prints might show or the glass doors.
9. Put
away junk and take out trash that doesn't belong there
10. Clean
out drawers upstairs from clutter
11. Clean
out cupboards from mess
Friday: Family and Great room
1. Take
out the trash barrels for pick up
2. Clean
Powder room by wiping the walls and handles
3. Clean
toilet and make sure the roll of toilet paper is full
4. Clean
floors with broom and then mop
5. Clean
baseboards with a damp rag and some cleaner
6. Clean
grout where there are tiles
7. Wipe
down walls, doors, and handles with an anti bacterial cleaner
8. Vacuum
needed areas for the weekend
9. Clean
out the medicine cabinets and counter drawers
10. Clean
out fridge of old food and clean pantry while making a list of groceries
11. Go shopping for the week, and get ready for the
weekend.
Saturday and Sunday are free days
These are chores that I work on throughout the day,
sometimes the kids will help, but mostly I am on my own. Children may have
homework or after school activities to attend to before dinner. If these chores
are completed early enough in the morning, the rest of the day is open for other
activities like swimming, reading, or television.
