One of the most important lessons we learn growing up is how to manage our own home. From the time we are little, our parents set out to teach us all of the essentials we’ll need to one day leave the nest and thrive. These lessons include how to manage our finances, make doctors appointments and (probably the least fun) keep a clean home. I know many of us woke Saturday mornings to the sounds of our mamas blasting Anita Baker or Patti Labelle. All it took was a few seconds of Anita crooning Sweet Love and we knew it was time to grab the Comet and Clorox.
I’m so grateful that I was required to help clean my house growing up. Now that I have my own place, I know exactly what needs to be done to keep my space tidy and organized. And if you love to entertain guests like I do, this is super important. No one wants to come over to your place if it’s dirty sis! These past few months of living alone have helped me tailor my personal cleaning schedule. It’s unrealistic to commit to cleaning your apartment top to bottom every single day. By completing certain chores on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, you can ensure that your apartment is always ready for an Architectural Digest feature. Take a look at the realistic apartment cleaning schedule below to help you maintain a spotless apartment.
Daily
- Make Up Your Bed
- Load dishes in the dishwasher OR wash dishes
- Wipe Down the Kitchen Counters and Sink
- Wipe Down Bathroom Counters and Sink
- Empty Trash (as needed)
- Sweep all rooms in your apartment
- Declutter for 10-15 mins (put away clothes that you wore, organize any mail or papers, etc.)
Weekly
- Discard expired food in fridge
- Dust and Polish Furniture
- Vacuum and Mop Floors
- Deep Clean Toilet Bowl and Sink
- Scrub Shower and Tub
- Disinfect all door handles and knobs so they aren’t sticky
- Change the sheets on your bed
- Do Your Laundry (this may be a bi-weekly step)
Monthly
- Deep Clean Your Stove and Microwave
- Deep Clean Your Refrigerator (yes this means removing the shelves!!!)
- Water Plants (as needed)
- Windex your windows and mirrors
- Wipe down blinds, baseboards and window sills so they aren’t dusty
- Reorganize your closet
There you have it! My complete realistic apartment cleaning schedule! Throw on your favorite playlist and get cleaning!
Did I miss any steps? Leave me a comment and let me know! And make sure you are following me on Instagram to see my cleaning days in IG Stories!
