🧼 The Best Cleaning Schedule for People Who Work Full-Time

🧽 Monday: Kitchen Clean-Up

“Start your week with a clean kitchen – the heart of your home.”

Your Goals:

• Clear countertops

• Wipe down appliances

• Clean out the fridge

• Take out trash/recycling

✅ Quick Checklist:
☐ Empty sink + load dishwasher
☐ Spray and wipe counters
☐ Disinfect handles & knobs
☐ Toss expired food from fridge

🚿 Tuesday: Bathroom Refresh

“A clean bathroom is a calm bathroom.”

Your Goals:

• Wipe all surfaces

• Disinfect toilet

• Clean mirror

• Empty trash

🛁 5-Step Speed Clean:

1. Spray all surfaces

2. Scrub toilet

3. Wipe sink + mirror

4. Mop the floor

5. Swap towels

🛋️ Wednesday: Living Room TLC

“Midweek calls for cozy and clean.”

Your Goals:

• Tidy clutter

• Dust surfaces

• Vacuum couch & floor

• Fluff pillows

✨ Bonus Tip: Light a candle after cleaning – it tricks your brain into feeling DONE.

🛏️ Thursday: Bedroom Bliss

“Your bedroom should be your sanctuary.”

Your Goals:

• Make the bed

• Dust nightstands

• Organize surfaces

• Change sheets

🌙 Wind Down Trick: Add lavender oil to your pillow or diffuser for extra calm.

🚪 Friday: Entryway & Declutter

“Clear spaces = clear mind.”

Your Goals:

• Sweep or vacuum entry

• Organize shoes & bags

• Wipe door handles

• Quick tidy of “hot spots”

🧺 Mini Declutter List:

• Mail pile

• Key tray

• Junk drawer

• Car

🧼 Saturday: Deep Clean + Reward

“Invest in your space once a week.”

Rotate these each Saturday:

• Baseboards

• Windows

• Inside fridge

• Ceiling fans

• Behind appliances

🧹 Tip: Don’t do all. Pick ONE deep clean target per week.
🍩 Reward Yourself: Grab a treat or rest after – you earned it!

👚 Sunday: Laundry + Home Reset

“Prepare your space for a peaceful week.”

Tasks:
✅ Wash and fold laundry
✅ Wipe down frequently used surfaces
✅ Empty trash cans
✅ Restock essentials (toilet paper, snacks, etc.)
✅ Water plants

🧘‍♀️ Mindset tip: Do this early in the day to feel calm and centered before Monday.

🎯 Pro Tips to Stick to Your Schedule

• 📱 Use your phone alarm to remind you of each day’s task

• 💡 Keep supplies in each room for quick access

• ✍️ Print this schedule and hang it on the fridge (we’ll give you a printable!)

• 🤝 Make it a game with your partner or kids – timer races, music, or rewards

🫶 Why This Works (And Keeps You Coming Back)

At The Organized Life, we don’t believe in perfection.
We believe in systems that make life easier.

By tackling one area a day:

• You reduce decision fatigue

• You create habits effortlessly

• You free your time for what matters most 🕰️

This method is sustainable, realistic, and calming – perfect for a full-time schedule.