Home Cleaning Guide

1. Daily Cleaning Habits: 15 Minutes a Day

• Make the bed

  Make your bed immediately after waking up. It takes only 2 minutes and instantly makes the bedroom look orderly

• Wash dishes right after meals

  Never let dirty dishes pile up. This prevents odors and bacterial growth in the kitchen

• Wipe down surfaces

  After using kitchen and bathroom countertops, give them a quick wipe to prevent water stains and mildew

• Return items to their place

  Develop the habit of putting things back where they belong immediately after use

• 5-minute evening tidy-up

  Spend 5 minutes each evening picking up clutter in the living room so you wake up to a clean space

2. Weekly Cleaning Schedule

3. Deep Cleaning the Kitchen

• Stovetop and range hood

  Make a paste of baking soda and water, apply to greasy areas, let sit for 15 minutes, then scrub clean. Soak range hood filters in hot water with dish soap

• Microwave cleaning

  Place a bowl of water with lemon juice or vinegar inside and microwave for 3 minutes. The steam loosens grime for easy wiping

• Refrigerator maintenance

  Check for expired items weekly. Once a month, remove everything and wipe the interior with a baking soda solution

• Sink deep clean

  Sprinkle baking soda in the sink, spray with white vinegar, and let the fizzing action remove stains and odors

• Cutting board sanitization

  Scrub wooden boards with coarse salt and rub with lemon. Plastic boards can be soaked in diluted bleach solution

4. Bathroom Cleaning & Mold Prevention

• Shower glass and fixtures

  Mix white vinegar and water in equal parts, spray on glass doors and faucets, wait 10 minutes, then wipe clean

• Tile grout cleaning

  Make a paste with baking soda and a small amount of water, apply to grout lines, and scrub with an old toothbrush

• Toilet deep clean

  Pour toilet cleaner or white vinegar into the bowl, let sit for 30 minutes, then scrub. Do not forget to clean under the seat

• Drain maintenance

  Remove hair and debris from drains weekly. Flush with baking soda and vinegar monthly to keep pipes clear

• Mold prevention

  Run the exhaust fan or open a window for at least 30 minutes after each shower. Use a squeegee on glass and tile walls

5. DIY Natural Cleaning Solutions

6. Seasonal Deep Cleaning Checklist

• Windows and curtains

  Clean window glass inside and out, wash or vacuum curtains, and clear dust from window tracks and frames

• Light fixtures and ceiling fans

  Turn off power, then wipe down lamp shades, light covers, and fan blades to remove accumulated dust

• Behind and under furniture

  Move sofas, beds, and heavy furniture to clean areas that are normally unreachable

• Closets and storage spaces

  Remove everything, wipe down interiors, and sort through items to discard anything no longer needed

• Appliance deep clean

  Clean the washing machine drum, air conditioner filters, oven interior, and other often-neglected appliances

• Walls and baseboards

  Wipe down wall marks and baseboard dust, and check for areas that may need touch-up paint or repairs