Unlock the magic of a cleaning rotation list!

Daily tasks

• Make your bed in the morning - it doesn’t take long and gives the whole room a fresher look (plus it feels good to tick off an easy win straight away).
• Empty the dishwasher early so it’s ready to take care of the day’s dishes.
• Do a quick pick-up of clutter or, if you’re short on time, toss it all into a washing basket and put things back where they belong later.
• Wipe down kitchen benches after preparing meals or snacks - it keeps things looking neat and saves effort later.
• Sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor to catch crumbs before they travel everywhere.
• Empty the rubbish bins regularly to keep the kitchen smelling fresh.
• A quick squirt of toilet cleaner while you’re passing through makes the job faster later - leave it to sit for 10 minutes, give it a swish and flush.

Weekly cleaning list example

Monday - Laundry

• Wash what you can with the time you have.
• Wipe over your washing machine and dryer to keep them looking tidy.
• Fold and put away clean clothes so they don’t pile up.

Tuesday - Kitchen

• Toss anything past its ‘use-by’ date from the fridge and give the shelves a quick wipe.
• Wipe down the outside of appliances like the oven, fridge and microwave.
• Take a few minutes to sort one cupboard - it’s surprising how quickly things get jumbled.
• Give your kitchen benches a fresh wipe, including underneath smaller appliances.

Wednesday - Bathrooms

• Freshen up toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
• Wipe down mirrors and shower screens so they sparkle.
• Wash bathmats, towels and shower curtains as needed.
• Spot-clean walls, doors or handles that need attention.
• Empty bathroom bins.

Thursday - Office and bedrooms

• Change the bedsheets for that lovely clean sheet feeling.
• Dust shelves and books.
• Sort paperwork into urgent/anytime piles

Friday - Polish and shine

• Dust surfaces, shelves and decorative bits and pieces.
• Vacuum and mop living areas, kitchen and hallways.

Saturday - Outdoors

• Sweep porches or decks to keep them looking welcoming.
• Wipe over outdoor furniture so it’s ready to enjoy.

Sunday - Rest and reset

• Put your feet up! Take some time out to relax before the week ahead.

Monthly cleaning tasks

Choose one bigger job each month and tackle it when it suits - one at a time keeps it manageable.

Deep clean the kitchen

• Clean oven, stovetop and range hood.
• Empty and wipe out the fridge, including shelves and drawers.
• Wipe cabinet doors inside and out.
• Give the microwave, toaster and small appliances a once-over.

Clean and organise the pantry

• Wipe shelves and containers.
• Donate unopened, non-perishable food you no longer need.

Dust and clean light fixtures and ceiling fans

• Dust lampshades and fittings.
• Wipe down ceiling fan blades.
• Replace any blown bulbs.

Clean and organise wardrobes

• Sort through clothes, shoes and accessories.
• Dust shelves and vacuum or mop floors.
• Pass on items you no longer wear or need.

Deep clean bathrooms

• Scrub showers, screens, tubs and tiles.
• Clean toilets thoroughly, including the base and behind.
• Wipe down countertops, sinks and mirrors.

Dust and clean furniture

• Dust and polish wooden furniture.
• Vacuum fabric chairs, lounges and cushions.
• Spot-clean stains on upholstery.