Save to Bookmarks: A Checklist for Cleaning That Saves Energy

If you plan all your tasks in advance and set reminders for yourself, you won't forget about cleaning. And if you tidy up a little every day, you won't have to spend entire weekends on it.

Every day

• Ventilate all rooms;
• Take out the trash;
• Water the plants;
• Put dirty laundry in the basket;
• Wash dishes.

Ten minutes. Exactly the amount of time you'll need to get these tasks done and do what you love.

Every week

• Sweep, vacuum, mop the floors;
• Dust off;
• Wash and dry the laundry;
• Change towels;
• Change bed linen;
• Organize the food in the refrigerator and make a shopping list for the next week;
• Clean the coffee machine;
• Dust the stove;
• Replace all dish sponges and kitchen towels with clean ones;
• Organize the closet.

Choose one day for cleaning and add it to your calendar. It will be easier to control this process, and you'll definitely not forget anything.

Every two weeks

• Clean the refrigerator and microwave;
• Clean the bathroom;
• Vacuum soft furniture;
• Dust hard-to-reach places (ceilings, window sills, radiators);
• Clean the stove and oven;
• Wash the sink;
• Clean the shoes;
• Organize the desk;
• Disinfect the trash bin and laundry basket;
• Organize under the bed.

If you clean your apartment a little at a time, you'll have more time on weekends for yourself and family.

Every month

• Wash the rugs;
• Review household cleaning supplies: dispose of empty tubes and buy new ones;
• Clean the kettle from limescale;
• Organize shelves and drawers;
• Dust under books on bookshelves;
• Wash the shower curtain;
• Dry the rubber gasket in the washing machine;
• Buy fresh flowers.

Distribute these tasks in your calendar for the next month. It will be more convenient to plan and you won't have to spend an entire day on cleaning.

Every two to three months

• Move furniture and clean the floors;
• Send clothes to dry cleaning;
• Change sachets and air fresheners in rooms;
• Organize spices on the kitchen counter;
• Clean the range hood;
• Wash shelves in the refrigerator;
• Clean pipes;
• Check the expiration dates of cosmetics;
• Wash throws, cushions and quilts;
• Replace old cutting boards with new ones.

Order saves time looking for the right item. Do you think how much time can be saved if you don't have to search for spices all over the kitchen?

Every six months

• Conduct a review of your wardrobe and donate unnecessary items;
• Clean the windows;
• Wash the curtains;
• Organize the balcony;
• Remove seasonal items and take out what you need;
• Review the dishes and throw away anything that is no longer usable;
• Conduct a review of the medicine cabinet: dispose of medicines with expired dates;
• Get rid of accumulated clutter: boxes from electronics and shoes, old magazines, newspapers, unnecessary business cards, discount cards, etc.;
• Sort folders with important documents and throw out what is no longer needed.