Housekeeping? Housekeeping!!

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I need order and routine in order to function properly.

In our old place I had managed to come up with a cleaning schedule that actually worked for me; it was turning it into a regular habit but then we moved... and things fell apart.

A new house called for a new system. I have been streamlining my weekly cleaning schedule, using this Cleaning Agenda from FunCheaporFree.com as well as handy dandy tips from FlyLady.com -- adapted to suit my schedule and our particular requirements. This is my first week on this new housekeeping schedule, but I can already see an improvement in terms of cleanliness and time management. I'm pretty pleased with this one. Let's hope it sticks!

Here's what I've got:

HOUSEKEEPING – cleaning sked

Daily, morning:

• Clean toilet and wipe bathroom surfaces
• 5 minute Room Rescue (make bed, straighten up couch cushions & throws, etc.)
• Clean kitchen counters, surfaces and sinks; fill sink with soapy water for assorted chores

Nightly, before bed:

• Take 2 minutes to tidy up the house
• Clear foyer/chair

MONDAY:

• All laundry, ironing, dry cleaning
• Sweep/vacuum main floor

TUESDAY:

• Bathrooms from top to bottom
• Clean & mop foyer/entrances

WEDNESDAY:

• All surfaces – ten minutes per task: dust, wipe clean, sweep, vacuum, fridge, stove, oven, shelves, couches, desks, dressers, tables, windows, mirrors, microwave, bannisters, ceiling fans, blinds, light switches, doors, etc. – in all rooms

THURSDAY:

• Thoroughly clean and organize one area – any area (crafts cupboard, linen closet, fridge, etc.)
• Empty all trash/recycling/organics/kitty litter

FRIDAY:

• Tidy the whole house (15 minutes cleaning blitz per room)
• Change sheets
• Vacuum/sweep/mop all floors, everywhere