Weekly Cleaning Routine

A 90-minute Saturday-morning sweep that keeps the whole house from ever feeling overwhelming.

Reset (15 min)

• Walk through every room with a basket; collect things that don't belong
• Make every bed; clear nightstands
• Open curtains and windows for 5 minutes — instant air refresh

Kitchen (20 min)

• Empty the dishwasher; load anything in the sink
• Wipe counters, stove, and microwave inside
• Clean out fridge: toss anything past its prime
• Sweep then mop the floor
• Take out trash, recycling, and compost

Bathrooms (15 min each)

• Spray shower/tub with cleaner; let it sit while you do other things
• Wipe mirrors with glass cleaner
• Scrub toilet bowl, then wipe seat, lid, base, and floor around it
• Wipe sink and counter; clear hair from drain
• Scrub shower; refresh towels

Living Areas (15 min)

• Dust horizontal surfaces (top to bottom)
• Vacuum or sweep all floors; don't forget under the couch
• Spot-clean any visible stains or smudges

Laundry (passive)

• Run one load of sheets or towels in parallel
• Fold and put away as soon as it's dry — don't leave it in the basket

Finish

• Light a candle; you earned it