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Weekly Cleaning Checklist (with free downloadable)

April 17, 2015 by Annie Chesson 30 Comments

Make cleaning more manageable and less overwhelming with this weekly cleaning checklist! It comes with 2 types of lists for if you have kids/don't have kids - both are free, downloadable printables!

I have never been someone who is great at keeping my whole house clean. I really wish I was one of those UBER naturally clean people whose homes are always immaculate…that would be awesome. But, nope! Not me. Seth is the same way.

The downstairs stays clean-ish…like surface clean. This place hasn’t been dusted in I don’t even know how long. And the upstairs is almost always pretty messy.

And I HATE it when the house is messy. Hate it. It just stresses me out and makes me anxious to be in a cluttered space. And I love, love, LOVE when it’s super clean.

This cleaning checklist is seriously the best thing EVER. Whenever we use it, our house is sparkling. If you can commit to a solid 45 minutes to an hour of cleaning a day, this list is achievable. At first it takes a teeny bit longer when your house is messy as it’s starting point, but as you get going for a week or two, you fly through it.

I have 3 kids. So my 45 minute – hour block of time happens little bits here and little bits there. I get my main chunk of it out during nap time, but if I pay attention and try and keep things generally clean-ish when they’re awake, I spend much less time during nap. Seriously, you guys, if you are horrible at cleaning like me or just need more of a structured system, this is your ticket! Print your list out, get it laminated, stick it to your fridge, and BAM. Dry erase marker check your way through a satisfying day and end the night in a sparkling clean house. It’s the best!

I have two lists below, one for if you have kids and one for if you don’t (because that changes the nature of your cleaning pretty significantly – helloooo toys everywhere. Hiiiii diaper caddy. Lookin’ at you guys.)

View the “I have kids” version below! There’s a downloadable link under the image.

Make cleaning more manageable and less overwhelming with this weekly cleaning checklist! It comes with 2 types of lists for if you have kids/don't have kids - both are free, downloadable printables!
Click here to download this checklist!Download

View the “I don’t have kids” version below! There’s a downloadable link under the image.

Make cleaning more manageable and less overwhelming with this weekly cleaning checklist! It comes with 2 types of lists for if you have kids/don't have kids - both are free, downloadable printables!
Click here to download this checklist!Download

Happy cleaning, friends!

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Comments

  1. Na7 Whatsapp says

    February 15, 2024 at 12:45 am

    Love this weekly cleaning checklist! It’s so helpful to have a clear and concise list of tasks to tackle each week. The downloadable version is a great bonus, thanks for sharing! 😊

    Reply
  2. College Brawl android says

    February 15, 2024 at 12:21 am

    I’m so glad I found this weekly cleaning checklist! As a busy working mom, it’s easy to let cleaning fall by the wayside. This list is so helpful in keeping me organized and on top of my cleaning tasks. I love that it’s free and downloadable – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Shannon says

    January 2, 2024 at 11:25 pm

    I, too, would love a copy of this that I can edit! I’m just learning about my ADHD and this would be a tremendous help! Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Josie says

    September 4, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    Hi Annie! I have been looking for a cleaning schedule that fits my needs. I love everything about these (design, font, etc.) There are a few things I would like to edit. Is it possible for you to email me an editable copy?

    Thanks so much in advance!

    Reply
  5. Emilee Saldana says

    June 26, 2023 at 6:45 pm

    This is such an amazing cleaning chart is there any way you can send me a link so I could customize it?
    Ive been trying to find something simple for my ADHD and this would help me tremendously. Thank you!!!

    Reply
  6. Chelsea says

    May 21, 2023 at 3:29 pm

    Hi! Can you email this to me please I cannot get it to download. Cemayor2010@yahoo.com

    Thank you!!!

    Reply
  7. Kara says

    January 18, 2023 at 9:21 am

    Hello!

    I was wondering if I could get an editable copy of this sent to me?

    Reply
  8. Shawntay McArthur says

    December 28, 2022 at 11:21 am

    This is a lifesaver I just tackle one room a week instead of waiting to do the entire house so much better for me I do before anyone is up and then workout because I am a early morning person you have made my home so happy and clean Thank you!!

    Reply
  9. Brittany says

    September 16, 2021 at 11:00 pm

    Hey could you please email me the PSD file :)

    Reply
  10. Tristin says

    January 11, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    Hi! Could you email me this file to personalize! I love this!!

    Reply
  11. Alison says

    December 13, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    This is probably a long shot but this list is sooo much cuter than the one I was putting together. I’ve found that having a list like this really helps when it comes to trying to do chores when you have ADHD. Could I get the PSD file, please? Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Amber Dannhauser says

    August 22, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Dear Annie,

    Love your schedule and blogposts! Love the fonts, layouts, colors etc of your schedule (and I have looked at so many!) – please could you send the PSD file? We live in the Gulf so our off days are slightly different than in the West. Thanks again, Annie :)

    Reply
  13. Summer says

    August 1, 2020 at 12:47 am

    Can you email me a PSD file please? This is Great!

    Reply
  14. Stephanie says

    July 28, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    Love this. Please send me a copy of this document!

    Thank you

    Reply
  15. Santash Freebourne says

    May 22, 2020 at 6:58 am

    Please email me a copy thanks in advance

    Reply
  16. Zach says

    March 4, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    Is there an available PSD file of this? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Annie Chesson says

      March 6, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      Hey Zach! If you comment back with your email, I can send it to you. Or if you’d rather not have your email address public, you can email me at chessonab@gmail.com, and I’ll reply back to you with the PSD file!

      Reply
      • Megan says

        January 18, 2020 at 3:49 am

        Hi Annie,

        Thank you for sharing this beautiful resource. I was wondering if you could send an editable PDS to me so I can use in my primary school classroom! :)

        Many thanks,
        Megan

        Reply
  17. square-office says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I just want to say I’m new to weblog and seriously liked you’re web site. Almost certainly I’m going to bookmark your blog post . You surely come with superb posts. Regards for sharing your web site.

    Reply
    • Annie Chesson says

      August 19, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Cindy says

    July 3, 2015 at 11:34 am

    This is wonderful! I have been trying to organize a weekly cleaning schedule for me and my partner and this is a great tool for us. Can I ask for the .PSD file to personalise? Please email me at bedazzled_witch@yahoo.com. Thank you for this! Xx

    Reply
  19. Daphne says

    June 1, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Living on your own will be a handful if you really have no time in cleaning. For me who has no time, and a bit lazy, I too hate having a dirty or messy apartment. This scheduled list might really help me manage my time at least and keep my apartment clean.

    Reply
    • Annie Chesson says

      June 1, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      I hope it works for you Daphne!

      Reply
      • Daphne says

        June 1, 2015 at 8:03 pm

        I hope so too! Thanks for this. :D

        Reply
  20. Kristen says

    May 5, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Thank you so much! I have recently returned to work and NEED to organize!! This is a life saver and is the perfect design!! I would love if you could email me the .psd file so I can fully customize it as needed. My email address is kristenr73@aol.com
    I tried your contact link but it didn’t work. If you could please email me I would be so thankful!! Thanks :) Kristen

    Reply
    • Annie Chesson says

      May 5, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Uh oh! So sorry the contact link didn’t work. Emailing the PSD file to you now :).

      Reply
  21. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    April 20, 2015 at 11:15 am

    Ok, this is amazing Annie! Lately I have been so bad about cleaning. Which means on Saturday morning I am spending like 4 hours cleaning. Not the funnest way to start off the weekend. This checklist is just what I need!
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    • Annie Chesson says

      April 21, 2015 at 9:16 am

      This would be perfect for you, Natalie! If it can make me be diligent about cleaning, it can make anyone diligent about it. Our apartment is still sparkling clean!

      Reply
  22. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

    April 19, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    OMG this is kind of scary that this schedule is my exact cleaning schedule! I do those rooms on the exact days that you have listed here. I am one of those OCD people that has to clean every single day and I need a schedule in order to do it. I just have my schedule by room, but I love the idea of this checklist. It will help me to make sure I don’t forget anything. Great post, Annie :)
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    • Annie Chesson says

      April 19, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      That is so weird!! Maybe someday if I keep up with this I will turn into one of those OCD cleaners too ;).

      Reply

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