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Weekly House Cleaning Checklist
Room-by-room weekly cleaning guide for a consistently clean home. Realistic tasks with estimated times to keep your house guest-ready.
🍳 Kitchen (30-45 min)
- ○Wipe down all countertops and backsplash
- ○Clean stovetop and drip pans
- ○Wipe exterior of appliances (fridge, dishwasher, microwave)
- ○Clean inside of microwave
- ○Empty and wipe trash can
- ○Wipe cabinet fronts (especially around handles)
- ○Clean sink and polish faucet
- ○Run disposal with ice and citrus
- ○Sweep and mop floor
- ○Replace dish towels and sponge if needed
🛁 Bathrooms (20-30 min each)
- ○Clean toilet inside and out (don't forget base)
- ○Scrub shower/tub (walls, floor, door or curtain)
- ○Clean bathroom sink and counter
- ○Polish mirror and faucets
- ○Wipe down light switches and door handles
- ○Empty trash and replace bag
- ○Shake out or replace bath mats
- ○Restock toilet paper, hand soap
- ○Sweep and mop floor
- ○Replace towels
🛋️ Living Areas (20-30 min)
- ○Declutter surfaces (put items away)
- ○Dust all surfaces (tables, shelves, TV stand)
- ○Dust ceiling fan blades if applicable
- ○Vacuum upholstered furniture cushions
- ○Fluff and arrange throw pillows
- ○Wipe down coffee/side tables
- ○Clean TV screen (dry microfiber only)
- ○Vacuum or sweep floors
- ○Mop hard floors
- ○Spot clean carpet stains if any
🛏️ Bedrooms (15-20 min each)
- ○Change bed linens (or at minimum, make bed neatly)
- ○Dust nightstands and dressers
- ○Dust lamps, frames, decor
- ○Clear nightstand clutter
- ○Put away clean laundry
- ○Vacuum floor and under bed edges
- ○Wipe mirror if present
- ○Empty bedroom trash
🚪 Entryway & High-Traffic
- ○Shake out or vacuum entry mats
- ○Wipe down front door (inside and out)
- ○Clean light switches and door handles
- ○Organize shoe area
- ○Clear coat hooks/closet
- ○Sweep porch or entry
- ○Dust any entry furniture
🧺 Laundry Tasks
- ○Collect laundry from all rooms
- ○Sort and start first load
- ○Fold and put away clean laundry
- ○Clean lint trap after each dryer load
- ○Wipe down washer/dryer exterior
- ○Run washing machine cleaner monthly
🗑️ Whole House Tasks
- ○Empty all trash cans and replace bags
- ○Take recycling out
- ○Wipe all light switches and door knobs
- ○Water plants
- ○Check/replace air fresheners
- ○Run robot vacuum if you have one
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Weekly House Cleaning Checklist include?
This checklist contains 57 specific items organized into 7 categories: 🍳 Kitchen (30-45 min), 🛁 Bathrooms (20-30 min each), 🛋️ Living Areas (20-30 min), and more. Example items include Wipe down all countertops and backsplash, Clean stovetop and drip pans, Wipe exterior of appliances (fridge, dishwasher, microwave).
How do I use this checklist effectively?
1) Copy the list to your free Honeydew account. 2) Review all 57 items and remove any that don't apply to your situation. 3) Add any personal items unique to your needs. 4) Share with family members to divide responsibilities. 5) Check off items as you complete them.
Why use a checklist for weekly house cleaning?
Checklists reduce forgotten items by 30-50% according to productivity research. This 57-item list was curated to cover common needs across 7 categories. The average user customizes 10-20% of items for their specific situation.