A Simple Cleaning Plan For Busy Families Amy Smith, November 8, 2023April 7, 2024 When people think of cleaning their home, they often visualize scrubbing away for hours and hours. Cleaning can be accomplished in much less time. By following this simple plan, families can keep their homes clutter- and dirt-free. Daily Cleaning There are a few chores that should be performed daily. These daily cleaning tasks don’t have to take all day. Set a timer and see how fast you can beat the times listed below. Get your children involved and make a game of it. Making the bed – one to two minutes Declutter the bathroom counter – one minute Wipe down the bathroom mirror and countertop – for 30 seconds Clear the dining table after meals – one minute Do a Load of Laundry – 10 minutes Unloading the dishwasher – three to five minutes Loading the dishwasher – two to four minutes Wiping kitchen counters after cooking – three minutes Throwing away items after using them – 10 seconds Putting up books, toys, etc. after using them – one minute Quick sweeping the kitchen and living room floor – three minutes Please see the infographic below to learn how the way you design your home can affect your cleaning plan. Provided by floor coating company, Innovative Garage Flooring Weekly Cleaning In addition to daily cleaning, perform weekly cleaning to cut back on dust, dirt, and grime. Fly Lady suggests dividing your home into different zones and then cleaning one zone a week. By the end of the month, you will have cleaned all areas of your home. By the end of the year, you’ll enjoy a spotless home. The cleaning zones which Fly Lady suggests are: Zone 1: Entrance, front porch, and dining roomZone 2: KitchenZone 3: Bathroom and one extra roomZone 4: Master bedroomZone 5: Living room According to reinigungskraftwien.at, an alternative method for deep cleaning your home involves creating a master weekly checklist. Write separate categories for each room of your home. Under each category list the following: Floors Windows Dust Declutter Add the following for the bathroom(s) only: Tub Shower Mirror Countertops Toilet Soap Refill Durgol Bathroom Cleaner is a great addition to getting your bathroom clean. It removes soap scum, grime, and lime buildup from sinks, showers, tubs, tiles, and fixtures without any effort. Add the following for the kitchen only: Clean out refrigerator Durgol Kitchen Cleaner can be stored in your kitchen for quick clean-ups but also for deeper cleans. It can be used on countertops, chrome and steel surfaces, cooktops, the insides of the microwave, sinks, tiles, oven hoods, high chairs, and even garbage cans. Durgol® Kitchen Cleaner removes grease, grime, and lime buildup easily! For additional ideas on what to add to your deep cleaning plan visit Fly Lady or Real Simple. You can use this checklist from week to week. Make it a goal to complete two to three rooms a week. Don’t forget to set a timer for the weekly cleaning tasks as well. Avoid Spring Cleaning…or the “We Have Guests Hurry Up and Clean!” Syndrome. Every few months, you can do some spring cleaning, just not right before guests arrive. If you want everything to be clean in a hurry, the Durgol Universal is great for when you need a thorough cleaning of your kitchen and bathrooms in a short amount of time. Use it in the tough spots that need decalcification. It comes ready to use without having to dilute. Don’t forget the outside of your home It’s easy to forget about the windows, gutters, and porch when you’re focused on the inside of your home. Add these tasks to your spring cleaning plan: Wash all windows Clean out gutters and downspouts Sweep off the front porchWash patio furniture The key to a clean home is consistency. Cleaning doesn’t have to be a huge production every single day. Having a workable daily and weekly cleaning plan eliminates the stress and headache stemming from a messy home. It also keeps your family from last-minute cleaning efforts for big events. So set up your family’s cleaning plan today. Image by master1305 on Freepik Share on FacebookTweetFollow usSave For the Home Life clean homeclean houseclean livingcleanerCleaningcleaning suppliesdaily cleaningdeep cleaningfamilyhomehome cleanlinessspring cleaningweekly cleaning Post navigation Previous postNext post Comments (21) Pingback: Top Tips for Preventing Illnesses in Your Workplace - My Four and More Pingback: Upgrades to Make Your Home More Family-Friendly - My Four and More Pingback: Homemaking Tips - Cleaning Your Washing Machine - My Four and More Pingback: Libman Mop Head Replacement: Revitalize Your Cleaning Routine - My Four and More Pingback: Disinfect Often Used Home Exteriors - My Four and More Pingback: How to Maximize Your Small Bathroom Space - My Four and More I need to get better about doing a load of laundry (or two) every day. I always wait too long and wind up with too much laundry piled up. Thank you! I am sorry to hear that but definitely check out Durgol! Most definitely, put them to work! It is good for their future if they learn at an early age. I have to go through my house about once a month to declutter. The good thing is that if I do it every month, it never gets TOO bad! Not a problem. Hope it gets easier by using this plan. Me too. My kids help out. I like knowing that if it is safe for food, it is much safer for children! It is GREAT! I need the descaler for my bathroom! I have some spots that I can’t get clean enough. It’s great that I won’t have to mix it with nothing else. Never heard of that cleaner. Going to have to try the kitchen stuff. I like that it is safe around food! I always feel like my house is a mess. With four kids, I can’t ever keep it clean. Thanks for helping. Clutter is my main problem. I feel like my house is always dirty because it is so cluttered. I need to go room by room and clean out then start these tips to keep it clean and clutter free. I try getting my kids involved. They make the biggest messes so I figure they should help in clean up. The fact that it removes lime build up says I need the cleaner. We have an older home and struggle with lime buildup in a big way. These are great tips! Leave a ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ
I need to get better about doing a load of laundry (or two) every day. I always wait too long and wind up with too much laundry piled up.
I have to go through my house about once a month to declutter. The good thing is that if I do it every month, it never gets TOO bad!
I need the descaler for my bathroom! I have some spots that I can’t get clean enough. It’s great that I won’t have to mix it with nothing else.
Never heard of that cleaner. Going to have to try the kitchen stuff. I like that it is safe around food!
I always feel like my house is a mess. With four kids, I can’t ever keep it clean. Thanks for helping.
Clutter is my main problem. I feel like my house is always dirty because it is so cluttered. I need to go room by room and clean out then start these tips to keep it clean and clutter free.
I try getting my kids involved. They make the biggest messes so I figure they should help in clean up.
The fact that it removes lime build up says I need the cleaner. We have an older home and struggle with lime buildup in a big way.