What’s the best way to keep your house looking fresh and clean without any hassle? The answer is simple. It’s all about making a cleaning schedule that fits smoothly into your life. Whether you’re busy with work, doing the school run, or often find yourself running errands, avoiding the housework is not an option.
So, how can you make a cleaning schedule that works? You can start with these tips from El Milagrito. Let’s look at how to go about creating the schedule, how you should carry out the tasks, and how to make it workable. Once you start doing it, you’ll realize how much your life improves.
Why bother with a cleaning schedule?
A cleaning schedule isn’t something to have simply for the sake of it. It’s far more important than that. Having one and sticking to it will completely transform your life. What’s more, you’ll likely find that it makes you more productive in other areas of your life and reduces stress.
Save Time – A cleaning schedule saves you far more time in the long term. Sticking to certain tasks on certain days will mean avoiding panic-cleaning when guests are about to visit.
Reduce Stress – This may be the best part about it. Not only does the cleaning process help people to feel mentally at ease, but so does relaxing in a clean and tidy home.
Improve health – If you clean your house regularly, there is less chance of being exposed to bacteria that build up over time and can cause illnesses and spread colds.
Sounds too good to miss out on, right? Now, let’s work out what kind of cleaning schedule works best for you.
Identify your needs
Have a look around your house and decide which places need the most attention. Where does dirt tend to accumulate most? Does the kitchen get cluttered after dinner? Is the bathroom not as sparkling as it could be? Make a list of these areas and order them in terms of priority.
Now, you can think about the following:
Daily Tasks – These can be the quickest and easiest of chores, such as doing the dishes, wiping the kitchen, and decluttering.
Weekly Tasks – Things that require more effort and time can be done on a weekly basis, such as sweeping, mopping, and hovering floors or scrubbing surfaces in the bathroom.
Monthly Tasks – Window cleaning, oven cleaning, and degreasing the insides of cupboards needn’t be done too often but should be done at least once a month.
Keep It Simple
A common mistake is thinking you need a wide variety of products and tools to clean the home. Truth be told, a small handful of things is normally enough. To minimize your set of products and save money, have a bottle of El Milagrito Multiuse Degreaser at home. This can be used for so many different jobs and on various surfaces.
Why our degreaser?
Versatility – From stovetops to carpets and tiled surfaces, El MIlagrito degreaser works on all kinds of surfaces.
Efficiency – Our degreaser removes all kinds of stains with ease. It usually takes nothing more than simply spraying, letting it sit, then wiping the surface clean.
Sustainability – Having just one product to clean all kidneys of surfaces means less waste, which is far better for the environment.
Make The Right Schedule For You
Set Daily Tasks
– Make the beds
– Wipe the kitchen counters and sink clean with El Milagrito
– Sweep the kitchen and hallway
– Declutter desks and tables by putting things back in the places they belong
– Give the bathroom a quick wipe down, including the sink and toilet.
Set Weekly Tasks
– Do some dusting, particularly of shelves, pictures, and skirting boards
– Hoover the floors, or sweep, followed by mopping
– Wipe gadgets and appliances clean, such as tables, computers, monitors, the microwave, and the oven
– Deep clean the bathroom, including the shower, tub, and mirror
– Change the sheets and put fresh towels in the bathroom
Set Monthly Tasks
– Deep clean appliances, such as the oven, microwave, and fridge
– Clean the windows
– Wipe the lights and other small areas that are often overlooked
– Remove all objects from cupboards and wardrobes then clean the insides
– Hoover the sofas and wipe clean all hard furniture
Quick Tips For Making It Fun
– Listen to your favorite playlist or podcast and cleaning will no longer feel like work
– Treat yourself to a meal or refreshment you enjoy when the cleaning is over
– Decide that once it’s out the way, you can watch that movie or series you wanted to see
Make sure to spread these tasks throughout the week, leaving different chores for different days. This way, you won’t feel overwhelmed by trying to do everything at once. By breaking up the cleaning into manageable parts and sticking to a plan, you’ll keep your home clean without the stress.
Finally, grab your notebook or planner and write down your cleaning tasks in to-do lists. As you check off each task, you’ll see just how much you accomplish and how satisfying it feels to enjoy a clean, organized home.