New Cleaning Schedule

So, I decided that I needed to be more organized.  And in one way was having a set schedule for cleaning!  Oh yea...I am a true housewife now:)  Anyhow so I spent some time today writing up a schedule that I hope will help me.  I got most of my inspiration from reading an article from Women's Day magazine, they had a great schedule on there I just tweaked it a bit to fit out lifestyle.  Here it is:

Cleaning Schedule:

Everyday:

1. Make the bed
2. Pick up all clothes - dirty in hamper and clean away
3. Quick room by room pickup - place items back in place
4. Wipe all kitchen counters
5. Put away all dirty dishes
6. Sweep kitchen floor

Weekly:

• Bedrooms - dust and vacuum
• Living room - dust and vacuum
• Kitchen/Dining room - dust and vacuum and clean out toaster oven and microwave
• Bathrooms - wipe all down with cleaners

Monthly:

• Clean out refrigerator - wipe down shelves and bins
• Mop all floors
• Wash inside garbage cans
• Vacuum under couch cushions

Once a Year:

• Jan.: clean out medicine cabinet and get rid of expired meds
• Feb.: clean all hard to reach places (behind stove, frig, sofa, under bed)
• March: clean out drawers and closet (get ready for garage sale or donate)
• April: organize kitchen cabinet
• May: defrost and clean freezer, frig, stove and oven
• June: SMP
• July: support raising
• Aug.: get settled back home
• Sept.:wash windows and screens
• Oct.: clean out linen closet
• Nov:clean and organize garage
• Dec.:holiday travels and NYC

So...that is my new cleaning schedule.  I am going to stick with it for a while and see how it goes.  I am planning on having it printed off on my refrigerator.  So, that as each task is completed I can check and date.  That way I can have a clean home and not stress about it, but have it spread out throughout the weeks and months.  

Happy Cleaning :)