The Simple Daily Cleaning and Maintenance Checklist

Those are the basic tasks for home cleaning and maintenance that if done on a daily basis will insure your home stays neat and orderly. This is a checklist with the basic chores that won’t require much more than 30 minutes a day but will have a great all-round effect.

Cleaning in the kitchen:

• Clearing and wiping the sink.

• The counters around should be cleaned as well – an all purpose cleaner should be just enough for removing spills.

• Floor cleaning – leave the complete mopping for the weekend when you have more time. On a daily basis, it is good to note areas of noticeable dirt, spills, stains, etc. Deal with the particular spots, as otherwise you risk the problems becoming bigger.

Continuing with the bathroom:

• Starting with the sink again – this time pay attention to the faucet handles. Use the appropriate cleaning solution.

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  Cleaning the mirror won’t require much more than half a minute. Use a commercial window cleaner, vinegar or rubbing alcohol.

• Wipe the toilet’s sit and rim.

• Dry the walls and the shower door, or curtain to avoid the development of mould. Either do it with a squeegee or a towel.

The bedroom’s condition is really important:

• Starting with tidying up the bed is essential.

• Fold clothes and put them in the closet. A better idea is to even prevent this from ever being needed again by putting your clothes on their place once they are taken off.

• Dust where it is needed and clear the night table.

The living room shows a lot for the overall home condition:

• Clean the sofa and the furniture. Wipe the chairs, vacuum the upholstery.

• A handheld vacuum cleaner will be perfect for a quick clean up of different surfaces.

• Sort the clutter out – anything that is not in its place should quickly be relocated.

  Resource: 

  The officials of a cleaning company in London shared their checklist for daily cleaning. It was revised in order to bring a more general approach that will suit you and your home’s cleaning preferences.