How often should you clean your house?

A simple schedule for every room, so nothing gets missed and nothing gets over-cleaned.

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Daily habits (a few minutes each)

Wipe kitchen counters and the stovetop after cooking
Run the dishwasher or wash dishes so the sink is empty at night
Put items back where they belong so surfaces stay clear
Take out the kitchen trash when it is full

Weekly

Vacuum floors and rugs, then mop hard floors
Clean toilets, sinks, mirrors and showers or tubs
Dust reachable surfaces
Change kitchen towels and wipe appliance fronts
Change bed sheets

Monthly

Clean inside the microwave and wipe down the refrigerator shelves
Dust baseboards, door frames and ceiling fans
Vacuum upholstery and under furniture
Wash trash cans and wipe light switches and door handles

Every season

Clean inside the oven and wash windows
Move furniture and vacuum underneath
Wash curtains or wipe blinds
Go through the refrigerator, freezer and pantry

When a professional helps

Most households do the daily habits themselves and hand off the weekly or biweekly heavy lifting. A recurring cleaning keeps the baseline high, and a deep cleaning once or twice a year takes care of the detail work. Our written checklist shows exactly what is included in each room.

Frequently asked questions

How often should bathrooms be cleaned?

Most homes do well with a weekly bathroom clean: toilet, sink, mirror and shower or tub. Homes with several people or pets may want to wipe surfaces more often.

Is a deep clean necessary?

A deep clean reaches the places a routine clean does not, such as baseboards, the inside of appliances and built-up grime. Many homeowners schedule one once or twice a year, or before starting a recurring service.