| Do you find your home in a mess all day every | | | | · Hang or change towels |
| day? Tired of cleaning chores piling up at the end of | | | | · Empty trash can |
| the week? With your busy schedule, cleaning | | | | · Spot wipe light switch plates and walls |
| almost always takes a back seat. But if you keep | | | | · Vacuum, mop and dry floors if necessary |
| on postponing your chores, these may never get | | | | Other rooms, staircases, hallways and outside areas |
| done! | | | | · Dust lamp shades, picture frames, book |
| Keeping your house tidy is not only good for your | | | | shelves, and decorative items |
| body, but also your mind. Endless clutter and dirty | | | | · Dust appliances and equipment (gym |
| surroundings do not invite positive vibes. You'll feel | | | | equipment for example) |
| more tired and less productive. Plus, having | | | | · Vacuum carpets and floors |
| unexpected visitors in an unkempt home can prove | | | | · Mop and dry hardwood or tiled floors |
| embarrassing. | | | | · Wipe down window sills |
| The adage "clean as you go" should be your daily | | | | · Tidy up the garden (rake leaves, tend to |
| mantra. In fact, post this saying where everyone | | | | plants) |
| can see it. Make a daily house cleaning checklist to | | | | · Check the garage for any clutter |
| organize your chores and keep you on track. Post | | | | Reminders and Cleaning Tips |
| this on the refrigerator or message board so | | | | · Always dust first, vacuum next, mop and dry |
| everyone can get with the program. | | | | last. Start dusting the higher places first. As you |
| The tasks in your daily checklist for cleaning a house | | | | use your duster, you will be moving dirt and dust |
| will depend on the size of your home (number of | | | | downwards. Once the dust and dirt settle on the |
| rooms and bathrooms), number of people in the | | | | floor, you can easily vacuum them into oblivion. |
| household, and the amount of furniture, appliances, | | | | · Put your cleaning supplies in a carrier that you |
| and other items. Below is a checklist that you can | | | | can bring around the house. A different cleaning |
| customize to come up with your own personal daily | | | | carrier should be used for the bathroom and for the |
| cleaning checklist. | | | | kitchen. You don't want to contaminate the |
| Bedrooms | | | | different areas with bacteria that can possibly be |
| · Make beds | | | | hitching a ride in your cleaning tools and supplies. |
| · Hang clothes | | | | · Tailor fit your daily checklist to fit your |
| · Tidy dressers and tabletops; dust if | | | | lifestyle. Prioritize what has to be done first |
| necessary | | | | according to your family's needs. The sample |
| · Spot wipe light switch plates and window sills | | | | checklist above is just that, a sample. Some chores |
| · Dust light fixtures and appliances (television, | | | | do not need to be done each day. Assign certain |
| cable box, stereo, etc.) | | | | chores to specific days of the week to come up |
| · Vacuum carpets or floors | | | | with a more efficient cleaning checklist. |
| · Empty trash can | | | | Keeping your home clean all the time does not need |
| Bathrooms | | | | to take out so much from your daily schedule. By |
| · Wash down and disinfect bathing area walls | | | | having a house cleaning checklist of chores per day, |
| · Clean and disinfect sink | | | | you can easily organize your schedule and have more |
| · Disinfect toilet bowl inside and out, wipe dry | | | | than enough time for yourself, your family and those |
| · Organize vanity countertop | | | | activities that are important to you. |