Monday, May 7, 2018

Mommy Style Monday: Cleaning Routine

This month on Mommy Style Monday we are sharing our cleaning routines.  I have a few things I stick to, but I am always looking for ways to simplify and be more effective in how I clean.  Below I am going to share my weekly cleaning routine, as well as some deep cleaning I do throughout the year.  I would love to hear what routines y'all follow! What chores do you enjoy? I really enjoy laundry and vacuuming.  I dislike bathrooms and mopping!


Weekly Cleaning Schedule: I focus on one chore and a living space each day.  This isn't a deep clean (except for the kitchen), more like a tidy up.  Laundry is followed loosely.  I do one or two loads a day, but what I wash depends on what needs to be cleaned most.



Daily: pick up clutter/toys (5-10 minutes at night), dishes, wipe down kitchen counters and sink.

*Brandon cleans our bathrooms because that is my least favorite chore.  Isn't he the BEST?!
** Brecken has some age appropriate chores.  He is responsible for helping clean up his toys and putting his dirty clothes in his hamper.  He will also help me move laundry around and sometimes with dishes.



Deep Cleaning: 

Kitchen: Fridge/Freezer/Pantry gets cleaned out and organized every week or two.

Closets: I usually go through and clean out all our closets 2-3 times a year.  I box up the kids' clothes that are too small and reorganize.  This includes our hall closets, too.

Windows: I get to those less than I would like, maybe once a month and even then they get smeared by Brecken pretty much instantly.

Capsule Wardrobe:  This year I have implemented a capsule wardrobe.  Basically, I have a small wardrobe for each season that I rotate.  It has made my closet so much easier to clean and I have very little to no clutter.  To read more about how I did this, click here.


Like I have shared before, we currently live in a house that my parents will retire in. We don't have a ton of our own space, but there is a lot of house to keep clean.  Our things stay in a few pretty organized areas and I do my best to maintain the rest of the house.


Check out other great cleaning ideas from these lovely ladies:
Kiana at Glitter&Donuts
Madeline at CaseyLand


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