Use these checklists to stay on track with your cleaning routine. Print them out, save them on your phone, or just use them as reference.
Daily Cleaning Checklist
5-10 minutes total
- Make bed
- Wash dishes / run dishwasher
- Wipe kitchen counters
- Wipe sink after use
- Squeegee shower (after use)
- Hang up clothes or put in hamper
- 5-minute pickup (return items to places)
- Take out trash if full
Weekly Cleaning Checklist
Spread across the week, 15-20 min per day
Kitchen
- Clean stovetop thoroughly
- Clean microwave interior
- Wipe down appliance exteriors
- Wipe cabinet fronts
- Clean sink and faucet
- Take out trash and recycling
- Mop floor
Bathroom
- Clean toilet (inside and out)
- Scrub sink and counter
- Clean mirror
- Wipe fixtures
- Replace hand towels
- Empty trash
- Mop floor
Bedroom
- Change bed sheets
- Dust surfaces
- Vacuum floor
- Put away laundry
- Clear nightstand
Living Room
- Dust all surfaces
- Wipe TV screen
- Vacuum floors and couch
- Fluff pillows and fold throws
- Clear and wipe coffee table
Floors (All Rooms)
- Vacuum all carpet and rugs
- Mop all hard floors
- Shake out entry mat
Monthly Cleaning Checklist
Rotate a few tasks each week
- Clean inside refrigerator
- Clean oven interior
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Clean windows (interior)
- Wipe doors and door handles
- Clean baseboards
- Vacuum under furniture
- Wash throw blankets and pillow covers
- Clean exhaust fans
- Wipe light switches and outlets
- Clean HVAC vents
- Deep clean shower/tub grout
Seasonal Cleaning Checklist
Every 3-6 months
- Rotate mattress
- Wash pillows
- Deep clean carpet (or schedule professional)
- Clean behind and under major appliances
- Wash curtains or deep clean blinds
- Clean inside all cabinets
- Declutter closets
- Check expiration dates (food, medicine, products)
- Replace HVAC filter
- Clean dryer vent (if in-unit)
Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Move-In Cleaning Checklist
How to Use These Checklists
Don't try to do everything at once. Build daily habits first. Add weekly tasks gradually. Monthly and seasonal tasks can be spread out—do a few each week. Consistency beats intensity.