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A Comprehensive List of Cleaning Schedules for Every Homemaker

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March 28, 2023 By Lisa Sharp Leave a Comment

Looking to keep your home clean and organized without feeling overwhelmed? Check out this comprehensive guide to cleaning schedules, featuring examples of daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal tasks to help you create a customized cleaning routine that works for you.

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Cleaning schedules have been around likely for as long as we’ve had homes. A quick look at any vintage homemaking magazine or vintage homemaking book and you will find endless different cleaning schedules. 

The best thing about there being so many different cleaning schedules out there is the fact that there is no one perfect cleaning schedule. We all need different things. You may even need to change up your schedule throughout your life as your situation changes.

That’s why I want to share with you several different cleaning schedules that can help you keep your home clean, reduce your stress, and overall make your home a happier place.

Cleaning Schedules

These are some examples of different cleaning schedules to try. Take the parts from each that work for you and create your own perfect cleaning schedule.

A Real 1950s Housewife Cleaning Schedule

This is an example of a daily and weekly cleaning schedule from the 1950s. It may be a lot for today's homemaker but you can still get some good ideas from it.

1940s Homemaking and Cleaning Routine

This 1940s homemaking schedule is still perfect for today and easy to customize for your current stage of life. There are also free printables you can use.

1920s Cleaning Schedule

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This is a daily and weekly cleaning routine from the 1920s. You can get a free printable version to follow on your own.

Easy Stay At Home Mom Cleaning Schedule

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This is a realistic cleaning schedule for stay-at-home moms, other homemakers may find it helpful as well.

Simple Weekly Cleaning Schedule

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This simple cleaning schedule breaks down daily & weekly tasks.
It holds you accountable & lets you enjoy your free time without feeling like you should be cleaning something instead.

Daily Cleaning Routine

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Keeping your home clean and tidy requires tackling a few simple tasks each day. This simple daily cleaning routine/schedule makes it easier to keep your home clean without getting overwhelmed!

The FlyLady Method

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The FlyLady Method is another way to create a cleaning schedule.

Cleaning Schedule for Busy Working Moms

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This weekly cleaning schedule is perfect for busy working moms who need practical tips to maintain a tidy home.

Personality Based Cleaning Schedule

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A cleaning schedule based on your personality: break deep cleaning into little pieces or do it on a weekly schedule

Creating A Cleaning Schedule That Works

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Get some examples of tasks to have in your daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.

If you haven’t created a cleaning schedule yet, I encourage you to give it a try. Consider your lifestyle and the cleaning tasks that are most important to you, and build a schedule that works for your needs. 

Remember, cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore! With a little bit of planning and consistency, you can create a home that is clean, comfortable, and welcoming to all. So go ahead and create your cleaning schedule today, and enjoy the benefits of a clean and organized home.

Use a Cleaning Planner

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Once you have a cleaning schedule you want to try a great way to stay on track is by adding it to your cleaning planner. You can great my cleaning planner to help you stay organized

Get the Retro Cleaning Planner today!

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