Organize Your Cleaning Schedule! (Daily, Weekly & Monthly Cleaning Routines)

[@anner4598]

I have tried many times to fit myself into one of the popular cleaning systems and always fail. I have picked up some good habits from them though. Now I just have my own thing going simply by observing my house and noticing how often things need to be done to stay on track. I do a big block of cleaning one day on the weekend and then spend a little time every morning before work maintaining. It's not for everyone but so far it's working for me.

[@Lashlove16]

So proud of youn

[@tammyc1812]

Maintenance is huge!!

[@HackzOffical]

Same with me. I am doing major cleaning in 1 day.

[@Lashlove16]

I have fun tips as a former very messy person Declutter declutter declutter…it’s really life changing and the less you have to clean Always leave a room clean when leaving it Always go from one room to another with something to put away Fast Vacuum daily ( it makes you keep stuff off the floor ) Don’t leave dishes in the sink wash it or put it in the dishwasher Do things weekly so it keeps the house clean without becoming overwhelming..I have reminders on my phone

[@Jennifer-nz2ss]

I also just check every day and see what needs attention, then I go do it. I do most on weekends when I'm off but some during the week, too. I also declutter as I go along. 💜💜💜 It's pretty dusty here in TX so I dust every day!😢

[@pinkroses135]

The way I've been functioning is trying to stick to bedroom on monday, bathroom on tuesday, kitchen on wednesday, living room on thursday, friday and saturday are free for all days and meal prep and rest sunday. Laundry, dishes and pet care get picked at daily. Combining cleaning, tidying, organizing, dusting, sanitizing, decluttering on an as needed basis in one space for that scheduled day. I do not want to think about the whole house in one day. 😅

[@maryellenyork2819]

I don't see how you can help, but thanks for offering. I moved into 1/2 the house in the middle of a 3-year illness and did not have any money to pay for help or buy shelves. I am FINALLY well, used my small inheritance to buy shelves and am finally working to find a place for everything. I did no cleaning while bed-ridden so I have some major deep cleaning to do. It feels good to be making progress in the right direction. I like a 3"×5" card file system and have created daily, weekly, etc., tasks as well as one-time tasks that need to be done. My energy is still low, so I focus on priorities and urgent needs. I love the fable of the tortoise winning the race. I still need frequent breaks to rest, but seeing progress, however small or slow, feels GREAT.

[@lisacarson6223]

I could've written this comment as the same has happened to me. The deep cleaning is overwhelming and I am considering a cleaning service to get me past it. All the best with your healing.

[@daniellejames8028]

I was sick for three years bedridden too. I used the one percent rule. Bc I was trying to walk again. Do ONE PERCENT EVERY SINGLE DAY AND IN 100 DAYS. ITS all done. You can at least do one percent!!! Boom. My house looks so much better. Miraculous actually. It's been 14 months. Happy walking. BTW!!! IS STANDING UP IN THE SHOWER AGAIN GRRRREAT OR WHAT!!??!!!? 😂😂❤❤❤🎉❤❤😂🎉🎉🎉😊

[@karenkahuhu8450]

"Side Tracked Home Executives" Pam Young and Peggy Jones, came out when I was a young mother, 40 plus years ago. This is very reminescent, but with a bit more customization perhaps. And it served me well. Three babies in 38 months, cloth diapers, wringer washer, wooden drying rack; organizing was the only way to come out on top.

[@livingwithME2015]

I had no idea you had a book, so I will be taking a look at that. I have a chronic illness so my motivation/energy differ on any set day. I am trying my best to get into some good habits and your morning and afternoon videos helped me start to find my routine and I am going to time all the different tasks, so that I know if I can do a 5 min job or I can master the 20 minute job. Thanks for also giving us the permission to do what suits us as individuals - I always feel like I have failed if I can't follow one of the more popular cleaning systems.

[@MsAlamode]

Thank you so much for this video! Your specific cleaning tips are always super helpful, but I really appreciate videos that help me be more efficient and plan my time better. The more I can “automate”, the less planning/thinking I have to do each day. Given how fast we live these days, saving that mental energy is priceless!

[@skylarkohai]

Thank you, this channel really changed my life. I was never taught on how to properly clean and it felt so overwhelming to learn and it lead me into a depression hole where I was just rot in my mess and don’t know how to start. Thank you, your channel actually save my life ❤

[@samanthabissell22]

will you please do a organize/unpacking from a move type of video as my dad n I are in the process of unpacking from a move into a new place n putting a daily, weekly n monthly cleaning schedule is such a great idea/plan great motivation

[@vienicestyles]

Your suggestion to write ✍🏽 everything down has helped me a great deal. I stay on track and if I stop to do something else, I can go back to where I left off quickly. Having a system in place works for me. Thank you! ☺️🥹 👩🏽 ✨ 💛

[@Anne9768]

I have a friend she cleans her house from top to bottom every day. I struggle and try to keep my house clean and tidy, but struggle with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia. So as well as physical problems, some days I find it so hard think straight and work out even simple strategies. I need a clone of you.

[@kimreed2489]

@Anne9768, I hear you! I have frequent migraines (at least 15 per month) and CFS. My sister struggles with fibro, and we both find these chronic health conditions to be very challenging. I try my best, but I try to remember to give myself some grace too. I keep up with the basics ok...dishes, laundry, bathroom, etc. If it takes a day or more longer than I'd like to tackle bigger tasks, I've learned to be okay with that. I also have learned to divide times when I'm feeling a bit better between things I "must" do and things I "want" to do. We have to care for ourselves too. I hope your health improves!

[@lisah5836]

I feel for you - I get nerve pain and back issues as well. I've found keeping a power spot/retreat space clean and tidy uplifting, when I'm having a rough day I can take it easy in the space (like read a book). Places like the bathroom I chunk and do whatever I can at the time. Knowing the shower takes the most effort I tend to do it separately to the washbasin, toilets etc.

[@bethpiercebaker2322]

Dana K White can help with making progress while facing limitations.

[@ginjapebbles9251]

it would be cool to see a video on how to get back into your routine after having to pause it for a bit. I recently fractured my foot and things are sliding a bit; it seems daunting to have to catch back up. Tips on quick ways to get back in order, or suggestions on places to focus on or start would be apricated.

[@littlemom2070]

Whenever I feel overwhelmed I get up and do the first thing that comes to mind. It doesn’t matter that it’s not the most important thing (I can’t even discern what’s most important) but somehow the act of doing SOMETHING triggers a positive reaction in my brain. Also, you can never go wrong by doing the dishes to start.

[@theeclecticmemah]

Two huge stumbling blocks for me are 1. Motivation and 2. Just getting started without feeling overwhelmed!

[@loadz03]

Motivation is a feeling. Self discipline is what you need. On overwhelming projects I set the clock for 15 min and just do as much as I can. I will often continue…. But occasionally I just leave it at that.

[@theeclecticmemah]

Thank you@@loadz03

[@daniellejames8028]

One percent rule is for you. It changed my life. If you take a man and change him 1% everyday, in 100 days you will have a brand new man. Do one PERCENT a day. And the room will be done in 100 days. Just do it. 2 mins a day.

[@EmilyApmadoc]

I hear you on this one. Some days it's just "no" to any cleaning. What is helping me this summer is that I made a big list of every space that can be cleaned, e.g. Bathroom shelf 1, Bathroom shelf 2, cupboard above refrigerator, clothes on hangers, bureau/dresser drawer 1, etc. I broke everything down into very small parts, that way I know it's only going to take about 5-15 minutes for each individual task. Plus, I can check it off as I go and write the date I completed the task so that I see progress on the page. This has been helpful. Some days, I do more than one task, some days I do only 1, some days I do zero, but I know that I'm moving forward because it's written down.

[@bethpiercebaker2322]

Try Dana K. White, she keeps it simple and teaches 5 min matters! Highly recommend her process.

[@samtakhandhia1012]

I definitely have tasks that only happen monthly/ 6 monthly and annually in my phone calendar and set reminders. Definitely find that do a little each day really helps maintain and keep on top of the mess. You have to take less time out of your life to clean and house looks tidy and presentable so it’s doesn’t matter if you get an unexpected visitor.

[@Jenna4236]

Thank you! From a tired, pregnant homemaker with toddlers haha

[@akosua8779]

Right there with ya! Got 4 under 4 and a fifth on the way! These kids keep me on my toes, never a dull moment 😅

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

Maybe a guide on how to handle housecleaning when you have a chronic condition or acute stressors. For example, today I wanted to clean a few areas but was so tired from my day, I came home, went straight to sleep & nothing got done. What’s a more graceful & flexible routine?

[@HelenWorthley2121]

I also have your first book & and I do read it. It's my go-to mostly.

[@LouLou-22]

I've got my kitchen down too a good daily routine. I just need too get other rooms into a routine, (my bedroom, ect) Thank you as always Melissa! ❤❤❤

[@LouLou-22]

Remember 5 to 10 mins counts!!! Even if you do one thing that your furture self will be thankful for!!! 🤩😍🤗

[@karenscott7201]

I do a room a day - so i don't mind if my bedroom floor is a mess because i know that every Tuesday I need to tidy and clean my bedroom. I'm not a daily cleaner so this helps me.

[@marjorieorveau6707]

Just love your videos! I don't always get to the end of other cleaning ones (can be repetitive) but I learn lots throughout yours. Thank you!

[@glamourenchantress]

thank you very much I am good at organizing stuff but of course sometimes you will get lazy because of having a job. but because you give easy, intermediate and difficult schedule it make sense for me and for me it's easy to follow than doing randomly this whole cleaning process

[@zelbinian]

A big stumbling block for me is that I seem to be ADHD in *very specific ways* ... and one of those is just friggin' leaving things wherever whenever no matter how conscientious I try to be about it. So I think a daily "put stuff back where they belong, dummy" routine is a good thing for me lol

[@Thaliane]

Cleaning tips for people with adhd would be a good one!

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

Changing your life starts with changing: What you talk about and who you talk to. What you listen to and who you listen to. What you spend time on and who you spend it with.

[@quotechew]

Well, thanks...I think...😂 ❤ This actually goes along with a 52 Week challenge I'm doing since rush moving to a new home and unclogging emotions while upkeeping the house and grounds, as lovingly as possible.. Do you have outdoor cleaning tips? See, I have to balance inside and outside or else I want to run away and be avoidant.

[@gohawks3571]

Are you me?! Do I have a clone running around 🤣

[@MrMonet111]

DH & I pick a small area to “team clean” each weekend. Indoors are winter and outdoors are summer. It might be a closet, bookcase or something in the basement. It helps motivate us and keeps the house pretty much up to date.

[@joycegreer9391]

My big stumbling block is too much stuff, keeping too much. Everything, but paper stuff the most. Clutter makes actual cleaning difficult.

[@luhall6092]

I have settled into a routine that works for the most part. But I do struggle with dusting and floors. We have uneven slate floors and we live in the country, with pets. So dirt and pine needles are just a fact of life. I would love to see a video on how to routinely clean slate floors. And I think I need better tools that don’t take more time to haul out and clean up afterwards (i.e. the bucket and mop situation is a real sticking point for me). As for the dusting, I don’t know what is getting in my way. We don’t have a lot of knickknacks or stuff to move. I think it’s just a never ending battle. I’m wondering if a good air purifier would help keep the dust down, but they can be very expensive. I wouldn’t mind the investment if I was sure it would work.

[@vitakhan307]

I do not like dusting. Thank you for the video ❤❤❤

[@reginabeasley872]

I have a cleaning schedule on Saturdays ( if it's not raining,)I'll mop my floors. I wipe the window sill once a week as I allow my 2 parakeets to fly around my living room and they both perch on my photo frame so I wipe that spot weekly. Every other week I change my linens ( except in the summer I do it weekly)I wipe my mirrors every day and yes Melissa I use the s method ( I have a saying that I recite,as both my parents were in the army, I spray on the glass cleaner let sit then I go ( in the s motion,right left right left until I'm finished by doing this I remember from watching your videos to use the s method

[@ruthh5666]

Thank you for your videos and better ways to do all these tasks.

[@ritahealy6757]

I think that whether you own a home or rent one, you should feel that it’s yours and you need to keep it clean and neat

[@Thaliane]

I find it hard to keep up with a routine now that I have a 9-month baby around. It used to be so easy: just do your whole kitchen in one go once a week, but now my time is scattered and this makes it hard for me to get started because I’m the all or nothing type. I get frustrated if I can only do half, but maybe I have to get used to it. Just worried I’ll forget what I have done when. 😅 (btw been following this channel since I was just a student living on my own for the very first time, learning how to keep my dorm room clean, how time flies!)

[@Janelegant]

I feel like I'm my own road block when it comes to cleaning. Long ago I was a perfectionist and if I couldn't do it right and perfect, I didn't do it at all. I learned how to appreciate progress and not perfection so I do keep my kitchen clean frequently along with my bedroom. I dust my living room as needed and it could probably be dusted more often than I do it. I dislike doing my floors...I have all hard woods. They get really dusty. Sometimes I just vacuum them, I mostly just vacuum them and I rarely mop them with a cleaner. I should probably hire a cleaner but I have a difficult time justifying spending money on something I can easily do myself. You know what I could really use your help with? How do you manage all the electronic cords? I have 2 areas in my living room with cords galore! Charging cords for phone, cordless drill, etc. Gaming cords for the console & the controllers, an ethernet cord which goes from living room all the way up to the 2nd floor in my primary bedroom. These attract so much dust and are also a horrendous eye sore. Can you help with this? :)

[@FeminineElegancebyRoz]

Smooches Melissa, thank you so much for your channel. It has really helped me recently with cleaning out my filthy dishwasher. It was horrible 😖😖😖.... By the way, where did you get those cute pink cleaning gloves?💋

[@joyrisher8841]

Dealing with paperwork (or not) is a stumbling block for me. It seems to multiply on its own during the night, and sorting/filing is incredibly boring for me, an ADD-Chronically Disorganized booboo, so I procrastinate.

[@brendarose3941]

I recently saw a video where a young lady was helping a woman who was depressed clean her kitchen. The kitchen had been neglected for quite a while so it was really dirty. I was a little surprised that she used spray on oven cleaner on the stove top. It worked but all could think about is the damage it could have done. Has anyone ever tried using oven cleaner on the top of the stove? I wouldn’t do it. My stove is a glass top and is in good condition. The stove was a gas stove and that concerned me too. Just asking.😊

[@BabyT709]

Oven cleaner cuts off my breath so I definitely wouldnt use it outside of the oven, i have to hold my breath and spray it in the oven as fast as I can and shut the door then leave it for hours for the fumes to settle before i wipe it out, I wouldnt want those fumes floating around the air in my house and everybody breathing it in

[@michellealbrecht2222]

What are you spraying on the shower doors? And then what are you following with. I feel like a dope I'm trying to figure out my cleaning cloths. Thank you

[@claireerodriguez3533]

Question: How are you able to clean your house with young kids around? 😂 I have a 5 and 10 year old and any time I attempt to do anything they are interrupting me every 5 mins (it feels like) so 1 task that should only take 30mins takes me like 1.5 hrs

[@chantalmontgomery6085]

I did a semi deep clean today. I looked and thought oh today won't be so bad it's looking alright. BUT lately I've walked in and thought it smelled stale very unfresh, I have 2 big dogs and 3 cats and a husband and live in south Florida. Anyway, Melissa has said dirt smells so with that in mind today I did a fairly deep clean and boy did I bring some dirt out and every time I said to myself did was part of the smell, not to belittle myself but to remind me and drill into me that it loomed alright and thought I needed to buy scented this and scented that but all it was it Really was it all that dirt and dust that sneaks around. So with Tony Robbins in my ears for my soul and Me Melissa in my head on how to go about it . I breathe different today.

[@motivatedmom6806]

What is the color paint on the bedroom walls love it

[@HeronCoyote1234]

The house I used to live in, and still own (my friend still lives there) is a disaster (part of why I had to move out). I’m over there a few days a week, and end up “sprucing up” areas (dishes, counters, stove…). It’s impossible to do a deep (or, heck, weekly maintenance) clean because of all the crap on the floors and flat surfaces. My apartment, on the other hand, is easy to clean because there are no obstacles in the way. I don’t let things build up. Yes, I know there’s a big difference between living by yourself and living with others who either can’t (time or health constraints) or won’t (talk about stressful) help, or at least not contribute to the mess.

[@tammeribrahim437]

seems like I haven’t been blocking time on my calendar… gotta do that!

[@annlatham]

How much should one charge for an 9 room office 4 bath office? basic vs deep thanks

[@lisah5836]

Stumbling block is definitely the oven. It's self cleaning but it wasn't cleaned between meals. Tried scraping grease off the glass but it didn't fully clean in the self-cleaning cycle. The rails are covered in baked on grease which unfortunately cannot be put into self clean mode because they would melt. Reducing the splatter as much as I can without breaking my wrists is the issue.

[@farrahc7055]

Try using roasting bags and only take out food to brown towards the last 20 mins. It helps a lot.

[@diannefaust4046]

What's the best way to clean baseboards? Which product or cleaner does the best job? For baseboards that haven't been cleaned for years...

[@SueRaven-qn8tf]

You can use a long handle microfiber duster and just sweep it along the baseboard… or a vacuum .. but I use a labor intensive get on the floor with a all purpose spray and wet a micro fiber cloth a little then spray the all purpose on the rag and just wipe … i just did mine they look brand new all the kickboards and deco baseboard is like brand new … i dust mostly but once or twice a year it’s just get on my ass on the floor and slide section to section.. :)

[@doratavano3983]

I watched until the end!! Thank you for this video!!

[@Spunkysolutions]

I use a task chart that I made and wrote down daily and weekly tasks no monthly because I see them as weekly tasks I'm Janie from Spunky clean by the way

[@Louise-v8z]

❤❤❤ Love this video!!! Thank you Melissa!!!

[@reginalechleitner6685]

I watched till the end!!

[@keelienne]

My stumbling block is that I want everything to look like new when I’ve deep cleaned it, and I am living in an old rental apartment where a lot of messy tenants left their traces. I am not good at all at „good enough“ so cleaning my very small bathroom takes me two whole workdays, meaning around 16 hours 😣

[@Rosannasfriend]

Well explained and simple. Thank you.

[@cleanmyspace]

If only everything in life was as simple as my explanations, right?

[@celinescrappassion2184]

i was wondering when the mini optical cloths will come back, because i have been trying to get them but they are never in stock.

[@elisabethwuorio2852]

Love your tips

[@ellent4254]

Thank you for this video 😄

[@Kim-lg5sd]

I struggle to get my kitchen cleaned up properly after dinner. I hate waking up to dinner mess in the morning, but I haven't been able to change this bad behavior.

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Just an idea - could you prepare your dinner earlier in the day & then clean up the kitchen afterwards? This is what my Mum often did & it really helped.

[@glendabrekke5475]

how do you clean microfiber cloths

[@bjrudder8538]

Love your videos. I need a schedule to do my cleaning ❤❤❤❤?

[@SamCurtis-yk8cv]

Great tips and ideas 💜

[@seektruth983]

Laundry in rental is in the basement of the building. So hard to keep up.

[@sylwiataskar8551]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@n.o.1755]

Thank YOU! 😊

[@bethmedina9200]

I find it really hard to meal plan and cook on days when I’m cleaning. Any suggestions?

[@chpest16]

I would recommend The Lazy Genius podcast. She has a lot of episodes about meal planning/ how to handle feeding yourself when that seens like more difficult. I just listened to her episode How to Pack Lunch for Work(from 2022) and it was really helpful to reexamine what i needed to do/adjust for myself. Its framed around lunch but it totally applies to dinners too.

[@kelleyleblanc5025]

Try using a planner. I have one and I can write what each day holds so if I want to clean on a certain day I will probably throw in a pre-made casserole that requires re-heating and then when my day has less tasks I will cook on that day. I have MS so planning really helps me feel somewhat productive and I can arrange tasks and meal planning so it suits me.

[@HelenWorthley2121]

I really HATE a messy house. I make myself do things/chores. NO MATTER, how painful it may be.

[@HelenWorthley2121]

I have the worst time getting a scedual that works for me. I have adult ADHD.... I also have been getting cortisone shots in my spine for herniated disks. Any ideas for me? I'm open to any suggestions

[@marialinamodafferi1855]

E' possibile avere la traduzione dei vostri video in italiano? Molte grazie

[@michellepark7957]

Thank you

[@hidawayhomestead524]

You're welcome 😁

[@traceydoe1022]

Hi Melissa, my pet peeve is cleaning the fan…need I say more

[@ladonaoneal8137]

I hit menopause, by the time i work 40+ hours i can't find the energy. My house has never looked like this.

[@rachelmel]

Sad the facecloths are on sale in the US and not for Canadians 😢

[@PERL60]

So throw blankets- OMG I was surprised once a month was suggested- I do mine every couple of days… at longest one week… I find with pets- and let’s face it, feet… I want them cleaned more regularly or they start smelling like the dog! 😂

[@nicolebarnes3617]

Please restock your bath towels and large waffle weave kitchen towels they have been out of stock for awhile

[@Cordelia0704p]

Im so bad at keeping up with cleaning schedules 😢

[@traytrilli]

Why are you killing this game ?…..

[@mrssmurf55]

Has nothing to do with the video but wondering why KZbin allows scam ads on the site was showing on here b4 the video surely that's some what illegal?

[@HelenWorthley2121]

There are only 2 people who live here, my daughter works all week.

[@BossBunnie]

❤

[@cleanmyspace]

Right back at ya!

[@abigailg9188]

I loved the video right up until your comment “If you rent a place with old hardwood floors, what do you care about the floors?” Honestly, that attitude of lack of care for something because it doesn’t belong to you is abhorrent. If you’re living somewhere that belongs to someone else, that only increases your responsibility to take good care of it. I have cleaned out more crap from rental houses that were previously occupied by people with this attitude than you can imagine. Disgusting approach. Disgusting attitude. Not what I would’ve expected from you and you just lost a customer.

[@taniatomlinson9444]

One stumbling block - finding space to put up some things. Tiny house ..

[@ChadCollects]

First!

[@Tabitha-p1k]

Every knee shall bow. Every tongue confess. That Jesus Christ is Lord!

[@vienicestyles]

I value a clean home. I just don’t like cleaning it. 🥺😕😞 👩🏽

[@Liz-hc4um]

Oh my god! I’m a lost cause 🤪

[@mary1643]

second

[@johnjohnson2826]

House is too big. Multiple bathrooms. 4 people dirtying things up.

[@manuoz3545]

Who d f read a book to clean your house. It's pretty basic right? Damn

[@doctork1708]

Get a life.

[@SusanCox-pl9qp]

THIS WOMAN IS AN ABSOLUTE SNOB!!

[@niecybaby1960]

Hard wood or not the floors sill gotta be cleaned. Black sheet or White they still gotta be cleaned. 🧹

[@PRASANTHPR-v1g]

❤

[@cleanmyspace]

Thanks for the love!