How to Clean your House over a Month for 20 Minutes a Day
Tips and Tricks
Dealing with what comes through the door
Put a basket or something similar near the front door so that you can put in it anything that comes through the door to deal with when you have time. This is neat and tidy and makes it easier when you get around to sorting it.
Do the Dishes after every Meal
Don’t let the dishes pile up, it looks so messy and gets out of control. The kitchen is easier to keep clean too.
Put rubbish in your bins regular
Same goes for your rubbish, bin it straight away and take your inside bins to the outside ones on a regular basis.
Washing
Do your washing on a regular basis and don’t let it pile up, it becomes a bigger chore if you do and iron it on the same day if you have time, so it’s not hanging around.
Cleaning with your Favourite Tunes
Turn the music up! It’s much more fun cleaning to your favourite songs. Sing along to them and make cleaning less of a chore.
Set a Timer
Set a timer when you are doing your 20 minute cleaning stint for 10 minutes, so that you know when you are half way through. It’s so easy to get distracted and lose track of time.
The 20 Minute/One Month Cleaning Schedule
Day 1
Lounge & Kitchen: wipe clean general surfaces, de-clutter and vacuum
Day 2
Bathrooms: clean toilets, baths, showers, tiles, mirrors and floors
Day 3
Bedrooms: wipe clean general surfaces, de-clutter, vacuum
Day 4
Office/Playroom/Guest Room: wipe clean general surfaces, de-clutter and vacuum
Day 5
Lounge & Kitchen: wipe clean general surfaces and vacuum
Day 6
Bathrooms: general clean of toilets, baths and showers
Day 7
Inside Windows: clean all inside windows, white vinegar and newspaper works well and doesn’t cost a lot
Day 8
Floors: sweep and vacuum all floors in your house, giving more attention to high traffic areas
Day 9
Bedrooms: wipe clean general surfaces
Day 10
Lounge: wipe clean all woodwork, mirrors and pictures, de-cobweb
Day 11
Bathrooms: general clean
Day 12
House: general de-clutter all over house
Day 13
Office/Playroom/Guest Room: wipe clean general surfaces
Day 14
Bedrooms: tidy draws and cupboards, wipe woodwork, clean mirrors and pictures, de-cobweb
Day 15
Lounge and Kitchen: wipe clean general surfaces
Day 16
Bathrooms: clean cabinet, mirrors, empty bin, clean tiles and woodwork
Day 17
House: clean door knobs and light switches and surrounding areas, clean
televisions and music systems, clean telephones and remote controls, clean pc’s and laptops
Day 18
Kitchen: Clean and fridge and re-organise, sort food cupboards
Day 19
Hallway & Porch: wipe clean general surfaces, vacuum, de-cobweb
Day 20
Lounge & Kitchen: wipe clean general surfaces
Day 21
Bathrooms: general wipe clean
Day 22
Bedrooms: general wipe clean
Day 23
House: sweep and vacuum all floors
Day 24
Airing Cupboard: Sort and tidy linen and towels
Day 25
Lounge & Kitchen: general wipe clean
Day 26
Kitchen: thorough clean of appliances, cupboard doors, sink and draining board, empty and sanitise bin, sanitise worktops
Day 27
Bathrooms: general wipe clean
Day 28
Bedrooms: general wipe clean
Day 29
Kitchen: Clean oven and hob
Day 30
House: sweep and vacuum all floors
By getting into this 20 minute habit, you keep on top of your house cleaning and it becomes so much less of a chore. Obviously you can adapt it to your own needs and requirements. Give it a go, you will be surprised at how clean your house looks in a daily basis with such little effort.