Staying Organized: Create a Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Now that the kids are back in school, I am trying to get myself more organized. I feel like I am constantly cleaning or folding laundry so instead of spending the day mopping, doing laundry, dusting and cleaning each room, I set aside at least 30-45 minutes each morning once the kids get on the bus to complete a certain task, before I start work. While there are still things that I need to clean daily like the counter tops and dishes, breaking up the cleaning tasks over a weekly period has helped me focus on getting projects and work done while the kids are in school.
Monday: Kitchen
- Sanitize Countertops
- Disinfect microwave
- Wipe down cabinets & fridge
- (Garbage day) Toss old food & take out garbage
Tuesday: Vacuum & Mop
- Vacuum each room & mop floors
Wednesday: Bathroom
- Clean toilet
- Scrub shower & bathtub
- Disinfect/wipe down sinks, counters, mirror & fixtures
Thursday: Bedrooms
- Dust
- Organize closets
- Wash sheets & pillowcases
Friday: Office & Living Room
- Dust
- Organize
- Pay any bills that are due
Saturday:
- (Day off ) Enjoy the day with family
Sunday: Meal Planning & Laundry
- Plan meals for the week
- Make grocery list
- Go grocery shopping
- Prep lunches for the week
- Do laundry
How do you stay organized?
This is a good way of breaking up the chores. I find myself trying to do it all in one day and being exhausted at the end of the day. This would be much better.