How to Create an Effective Cleaning Schedule for Your New Zealand Home
Tired of spending weekends catching up on cleaning? A personalised cleaning schedule can help you stay on top of chores without the overwhelm. This guide will walk you through creating a realistic routine that keeps your home tidy year-round.
Keeping your home clean doesn’t have to mean spending your entire weekend scrubbing, wiping, and vacuuming. With a well-thought-out cleaning schedule, you can stay on top of household chores. A good schedule helps you save time and makes sure no area gets neglected. Having a plan in place takes the stress out of daily cleaning decisions, even if you live alone, with flatmates, or have a busy household.
In this guide, we’ll help you create a cleaning routine that works for you, is easy to follow and is suited to New Zealand homes and lifestyles.
Build a Cleaning Schedule That Works for You
Let’s be honest, cleaning the whole house in one go is tiring. It can feel like a mountain of work, especially if you're juggling a busy job, kids, or just life in general.
That’s why having a cleaning schedule is a game-changer. Instead of waiting until things are a mess, you clean little by little. It makes life easier and keeps your home looking nice all the time.
Here’s how to set one up that works for you, not the other way around.
- Clean a Little Every Day
You don’t need to do everything daily. Just a few quick jobs can keep your home tidy without taking up your whole evening.
- Make your bed when you wake up. It instantly makes your bedroom look neat, even if everything else is the same.
- Wash dishes after meals. It only takes a few minutes, but it stops your sink from turning into a disaster zone.
- Wipe kitchen benches and bathroom sinks. Just grab a cloth and swipe off spills or toothpaste. It keeps things fresh and clean.
- Put stuff back where it belongs. Spent 10 minutes each evening returning items to their designated places, such as toys, shoes, books, or the TV remote.
- Tackle Bigger Jobs Once a Week
Some chores don’t need to be done every day. Spread them out during the week so you’re only doing one or two things a day:
- Monday – Vacuum and dust around the house. Get the crumbs under the couch!
- Tuesday – Wipe down the kitchen properly. Clean out old food in the fridge, too.
- Wednesday – Give your bathroom some love. Scrub the toilet, wipe the mirror, and freshen up the shower.
- Thursday – Tidy your living room. Dust the TV, tidy the cushions, and vacuum the floor.
- Friday – Change your sheets, dust your bedroom, and vacuum under the bed.
- Saturday/Sunday – Do the extras. Mop floors, clean windows, and catch up on laundry.
- Don’t Forget Monthly Tasks
Some things only need to be done once a month, but they still matter.
- Clean inside the fridge and oven. Wipe out spills, toss old food, and give them a fresh start.
- Wash curtains and clean ceiling fans. They gather dust, you don’t even see.
- Wipe down doors and skirting boards. You’d be surprised how dirty they get, especially if you have kids or pets.
- Do a Deep Clean Every Season
When the seasons change, it’s a great time to go a bit deeper.
- Steam clean carpets and rugs. It helps remove hidden dirt and allergens.
- Move furniture and clean behind it. Dust and crumbs love hiding there!
- Declutter things you don’t use. Sort your wardrobe, junk drawer, pantry, anything that’s full of stuff you haven’t touched in months.
Seasonal cleaning helps you feel organised. It also makes the rest of the year easier.
- A Few Extra Tricks to Keep You On Track
- Keep cleaning stuff handy. Store a cloth and spray it in each bathroom or kitchen. It’ll remind you to wipe things when you see them.
- Use a timer. Set a 20-minute timer and clean one room. When the timer rings, you’re done!
- Get your whānau involved. Give everyone a small job. Even kids can help pick up toys or sort laundry.
However, even with the best schedule, life can still get busy. Sometimes, it’s just hard to keep up with dusting, vacuuming, or deep cleaning. That’s where we come in.
At We Sort It™ We Make Cleaning Easier for You
Our friendly team can help you stick to your routine or take the entire job off your hands, whatever works best for you.
We show up on time, bring our supplies, and clean your home just the way you like it. You get more free time to enjoy what matters, without worrying about the mess.
Get in touch with We Sort It™ today and let’s sort your home, your way.
