Every Day 

• Make bed
• Clean dirty dishes
• Wipe down kitchen counters and tables
• Do laundry 
• Sweep or Vacuum floors
• Sanitise bathroom 
• Squeegee shower walls 

Every Week 

• Mop floors
• Scrub down bathroom
• Clean mirrors
• Change beddings 
• Clean microwave 
• Sanitise sponges

Every Month

• Dust blinds
• Clean dishwasher and empty vacuum
• Dust and clean lighting fixtures
• Vacuum vents

Every 3-6 Months 

• Deep clean inside of the fridge 
• Wash pillows and doona 
• Freshen drains 
• Clean inside of the oven 
• Clean out freezer 

Every Year

• Clean curtains 
• Deep clean windows 
• Clear out cupboards
• Deep clean carpet and upholstery

Now that you have a checklist for household chores, here are our tips and tricks to ensure getting through it is as seamless and efficient as possible. 

Now that you have a checklist for household chores, here are our tips and tricks to ensure getting through it is as seamless and efficient as possible. 

Now that you have a checklist for household chores, here are our tips and tricks to ensure getting through it is as seamless and efficient as possible. 

These are the essential home chores that cut down any chance of harmful germs and bacteria from festering up in your home.

Cleaning dirty dishes- This might seem like a no brainer, but we’re all a little guilty of leaving dirty dishes in our sink. Don’t give your leftover food particles the opportunity to solidify on your plates, not only will this mean more time scrubbing your plates but you’re also attracting unwanted bacteria. 

Sanitise sinks- You might not think it’s necessary, but it’s a great idea that you sanitise your sinks. If neglected, sinks can become a feeding ground for illness-causing bacteria that can easily transfer to your hands and food. With one part baking soda to two parts white vinegar. Place the baking soda down the drain, followed by the white vinegar. Wait 15 minutes for the bubbling duo to do its thing, then wash away with boiling hot water to rid the drain of any remaining residue.

Our tip for weekly chores is to tackle one room or chore each day, this way you’re not doing everything all at once nor will you feel overwhelmed with the amount of work you need to get through.  

Cleaning your microwave- if your microwave is accumulating grease or has a burnt food smell that doesn’t seem to go away, combine 1 cup of water and lemon slice into a microwave-safe bowl, put it in the microwave on high for a couple of minutes. Let it cool before opening the door and wiping the inside with a clean sponge. For more microwave cleaning advice here are some foolproof microwave cleaning tips.

Scrub down bathrooms- Tackling the bathroom can be daunting. The space is often damp, mildewy and stinky. Plus, most of the cleaning needs to be done by hand. Though there’s no denying cleaning the bathroom requires a bit of elbow grease. However, if you stay on top of cleaning your counters and showers, maintaining a clean bathroom becomes easy.

Ensure your counters are always wiped down to catch any recent toothpaste spills, hair strands, or small puddles. As for showers, keep in mind that a dry shower is a clean shower! Soap scum and mildew have a lesser chance of sticking to surfaces of showers if there’s no water to attach to. 

Remember, these monthly tasks don’t have to happen all on the same day! You can split them up and delegate jobs to other household members or even kids. 

Cleaning your dishwasher- to descale your dishwasher, fill up a measuring cup with 2 cups vinegar and put it on the top of the rack. Run your machine without any detergent or heat dry. 

Cleaning your vacuum- emptying out the vacuum is something most of us might forget to do, but it’s crucial to change the bag when it’s three-quarters full, this way the suction is still strong. Don’t forget to change any filers if they’re too dirty or torn and to snip any threads snarled in the brush. 

Though these tasks don’t need to be done as frequently as the others, they’re still important to do so don’t let them sneak up on you! 

Washing pillows- Washing your pillows are just as important as regularly changing your pillowcases. Other than hygienic reasons, washing your pillows also extends their life span. To do so, put two pillows at a time in the washing machine and run in a warm, gentle cycle. From there add an extra cold water rinse and spin cycle. 

Cleaning the oven- Just like a microwave, your oven can quickly accumulate grease and leftover food scraps. It’s important to remove any burnt-on grime, this can be easily done with oven cleaning products. Remember to wash your ranks in the sink with warm, soapy water and a scrubbing brush.

Two words. Deep Clean. 

Deep clean carpets-  if your home has wall to wall carpeting, you might want to consider investing in a high-quality steam and vacuum cleaner to tackle carpet cleaning tasks and to remove any stains or dirt. 

Deep clean windows-  We recommend deep cleaning your windows during the summer. The heat and dry temperature mean there’s a less likely chance of window streaks. 

There you have it! Absolute Domestics ultimate cleaning checklist, we hope this inspires and helps you with your household chores. If you don’t seem to have extra spare time to get through these tasks, we’d be more than willing to give you a hand! As  cleaning professionals, we know that properly cleaning a home takes time. 

With our fully customisable cleaning services , you can have the peace of mind that your home will receive the TLC it truly needs. 

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