Every day: ten minutes, not an hour
Pick up clutter, wipe the kitchen counters after dinner and run a dry mop over the busiest floor. Put your headphones on and it is done before the song ends. Small daily resets are what keep the weekly clean quick.
Every week
Choose one day and do these together. It usually takes a couple of hours for a family home.
- Vacuum and mop every floor, including along the edges and under the couch.
- Clean the bathrooms: toilet, sink, mirror, tub and shower.
- Dust shelves, tables, window sills and anything with plants or decor on it.
- Change the bed sheets.
- Empty every bin in the house.
Every month
- Wipe the baseboards.
- Clean inside the microwave and wipe the fridge door and handles.
- Wipe cabinet fronts, light switches and door handles.
- Vacuum heating vents and the tops of door frames.
- Wash the inside of the windows.
Winter floors need more
From November to April, boots bring salt, sand and slush into every Fort McMurray home. Mop the entry and hallway twice a week instead of once, and put a boot tray by the door. Salt left on wood or vinyl floors dulls the finish over time.
When to bring in a crew
If the weekly list keeps slipping, a recurring clean takes the big jobs off your plate and you only keep up with the daily ten minutes. Monthly plans save 10% from the second visit, and every two weeks saves 15%. You see the exact price before you book.
