Americans spend an average of 6 hours per week cleaning their homes.

While this number may be higher or lower for you, cleaning your home correctly is what is most important. 

If you’ve been wondering how often to clean certain parts of your home, this article is going to dive deep into when you should clean specific areas or items.

Keep reading to find out what you need to know to keep your home looking and feeling spotless! 

Cleaning the Bathroom

You should wash your bathroom rugs at least one time a week per their wash instructions.

If you haven’t bought any rugs yet, it is a good idea to go for some that can easily be tossed into the washing machine and then hung up to dry. 

You should be cleaning the toilet bowl at least once a week. You should wipe down the lid, seat, and handle with an antibacterial wipe a few times a week as well. If you have kids, you may want to clean those parts as often as every day. 

Your bathtub and shower need to be cleaned once per week, along with your sink and mirror. 

If you don’t use it every day, bath towels should be washed at least once per week, but maybe more often for certain individuals. This is especially true if you have a skin condition that requires it. 

Vacuum and mop your bathroom floors at least once per week. 

Cleaning the Kitchen

In your kitchen, things that you should aim to clean up every day include:

• Kitchen counters
• Dirty dishes
• Sink
• Spills or stains
• Floors

Of course, we don’t live in a perfect world where you can stick to this schedule every single day. If you have to prioritize things from that list, make sure you do the dishes and wipe down your kitchen counters daily.

Vacuum or sweep your floor daily if you can, but doing it as needed can also work if you don’t have a messy kitchen. 

Wipe down all appliance surfaces, including your microwave and refrigerator, at least once per week. Don’t forget smaller appliances as well, such as the toaster or coffee maker.

Each month, you’ll want to work on your backsplashes, kitchen cabinets, cookware, and skin drain. 

Because the kitchen can be quite a chore for any homeowner, you may want to hire a professional to come and help you get the job done. 

Cleaning the Bedroom

The main thing that you’ll likely need to clean in the bedroom is your bed linens and mattress.

To keep a tidy space, make your bed every day. Clean your sheets and other bed linens at least once per week to prevent skin problems.

Clean your pillows based on the instruction provided by the manufacturer. Because of the different materials that pillows are made from, not all cleaning requirements will be the same. 

As for your mattress, you should aim to clean it at least one or two times per year. 

Be sure to keep other surfaces, like your dresser or nightstand, dusted. You may want to wipe them down on a weekly basis as well.

Don’t forget to vacuum underneath your bed as well to prevent allergens, such as dust, from becoming a problem.

Cleaning the Common Areas

Since common areas of your home, like the dining room or living room, get the most use, you will want to make sure that they are in tip-top shape.

These areas should be focused on at least one time per week, but it’s a good idea to keep them tidy. Pick up clutter or trash on a daily basis.

Vacuum, sweep, and/or mop the floors at least once weekly, but more often if you have kids or pets. 

Remember to dust and wipe down surfaces and disinfect commonly used items, like the television remote, with antibacterial wipes safe for electronic use. 

What About Everything Else?

For other household chores, such as laundry or house plants, you will usually want to use your best judgment.

Laundry can typically be done on an as-needed basis, but keeping up with it at least one or two times per week will make it less of a hassle. 

Houseplants should be dusted and checked on at least one time per week to keep them healthy. If your plants require weekly watering, this is the perfect time to do it!

Windowsills and tracks will need to be wiped down at least every month or so, especially in the warmer months when you likely will use them more. 

Wipe down patio furniture and thoroughly clean it at least one time per year. 

Things like doorknobs, light switches, or handles should be sanitized regularly. To prevent germs, doing this as often as a few times a week could be a good idea.

You’ll always want to stay on top of sanitizing other items that you use every day as well, like car keys, credit cards, children’s toys, and keyboards.

Now You Know How Often to Clean Your Home

With this knowledge of how often to clean the different rooms in your home, you should consider creating a cleaning schedule to keep track of the different chores.

Do you need some help keeping your home clean? If so, don’t be hesitant to call for backup. Professional cleaners can make it easy for you to have a happy, healthy home without the extra stress.

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