Anyone who has ever lived with me - my parents, my sister, my college roommates and sorority sisters - know that I am not a neat person. I love piles, I leave clothes lying around everywhere, I leave dirty dishes in the sink, you name a bad habit and I probably have it. But ever since we bought our house last April and had our son in June, I have had a overwhelming urge to have a clean house. Maybe it is because friends and neighbors stop by unexpectedly and I'm embarassed to open the door. Or maybe it is because my baby boy is about to crawl and I don't want him putting my earrings in his mouth. Whatever the reason, it is time to get my house in order. And seeing that I am probably only one of five working mothers in the greater metropolitan area that does not have a housekeeper, I created the daily chore list you see below. I'm hoping, wishing and praying that this really works, that I get my weekends back and that I finally have a clean house.
*This list is a work in progress, as it changes, I'll update it. And, chances are I won't accomplish all of this every week...but if I only do half at least that's a start.
Aimone Household Cleaning and Chore Schedule
2012 Mantra: Don’t Put it Down, Put it Away
Monday Make bed Clean kitchen Mop kitchen floor Clean counter tops Wipe down cabinet doors Straighten up kitchen cabinets Hang up clothes and put away jewelry Put away toys One Load of Laundry (fold and put away) Go thru mail Tidy Up (Don’t put Down, Put it Away) Last Monday of the Month Clean microwave Clean stove Clean dishwasher Clean coffee pot Tuesday Make bed Sweep wood floors Vacuum Ryne’s rug Vacuum living room rug Clear out and wipe down kitchen sink Wipe countertops and stove Wipe problem spots on the kitchen floor Straighten, fold/hang dish towels Hang up clothes and put away jewelry Put away toys One Load of Laundry (fold and put away) Go thru mail Tidy Up (Don’t put Down, Put it Away Last Tuesday of the Month Vacuum furniture Clean baseboards Clean vents Wednesday Make bed Clean back bathroom Clear out and wipe down kitchen sink Wipe countertops and stove Wipe problem spots on the kitchen floor Straighten, fold/hang dish towels Hang up clothes and put away jewelry Put away toys One Load of Laundry (fold and put away) Go thru mail Tidy Up (Don’t put Down, Put it Away Take out recycling Last Wednesday of the Month Wash shower curtain and liner (once a month) | Thursday Make bed Dust furniture and window ledges Clear out and wipe down kitchen sink Wipe countertops and stove Wipe problem spots on the kitchen floor Straighten, fold/hang dish towels Hang up clothes and put away jewelry Put away toys One Load of Laundry (fold and put away) Go thru mail Tidy Up (Don’t put Down, Put it Away Last Thursday of the Month Wipe down walls, switch plates and doors/doorknobs Dust crown molding Dust ceiling fans Friday Make bed Clean front bathroom Clear out and wipe down kitchen sink Wipe countertops and stove Wipe problem spots on the kitchen floor Straighten, fold/hang dish towels Hang up clothes and put away jewelry Put away toys One Load of Laundry (fold and put away) Go thru mail Tidy Up (Don’t put Down, Put it Away Saturday/Sunday Change Sheets/Make Bed Wash bathroom and kitchen rugs Follow-up on anything not accomplished during the week Go thru mail Tidy Up (Don’t put Down, Put it Away Hang up clothes and put away jewelry Put away toys Clear out and wipe down kitchen sink Wipe countertops and stove Wipe problem spots on the kitchen floor Straighten, fold/hang dish towels One Load of Laundry (fold and put away) Clean out fridge Take out garbage |
Whew! That's a lot! I consider it an accomplishment if I get any 3 of those things done in a night.
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