Why Every Single Parent Needs a Cleaning Schedule

Can I tell you a secret?

If you have kids, keeping your entire house clean at all times is impossible.

No. Seriously, it really is impossible. How, then, do I maintain my sanity and avoid being featured on an episode of Hoarders? I simply tackle one room a day.

I had to be honest with myself. Life is hectic enough with a busy body toddler. I had to accept that as a working single parent that my house wouldn’t be picture perfect 24/7. Do I find it difficult to not want to be in constant clean up mode all the time? Of course I do! Seeing things out of place is most definitely one of my triggers. But there’s nothing like facing your anxieties head on, right?

Below I’m sharing my daily to-do cleaning schedule. It may sound like a lot to do daily, especially during the week when I have to cook and try to squeeze in a work out, but I usually only spend 30 minutes to an hour cleaning. Play a li’ trap music in my headphones and I fly though my tasks!

Monday: Daughter’s Bedroom & Laundry

Wipe down surfaces (windows, door & mirrors)
Organize toys & books
Sweep the floor
Laundry - Toddler’s Clothing

Tuesday: Daughter’s Bathroom & Laundry

Delcutter & organize cabinets and drawers
Wipe down surfaces (counter, door & mirror)
Deep clean toilet & tub
Sweep the floor
Laundry - Toddler’s Clothing

Wednesday: Master Bathroom & Laundry

Declutter & organize cabinets and drawers
Wipe down surfaces (counter, door & mirror)
Deep clean toilet & shower
Sweep the floor
Laundry - Delicates/Whites

Thursday: Living & Dining Room

Vacuum couch
Wipe down surfaces (bar top, buffets, dining room table, end tables, T.V. unit, front door & mirrors)
Sweep the floor
Laundry: Colors/Grey&Black

Friday: Laundry Room & Office