New Year Cleaning Resolutions and Checklists
Have you set your goals for your home this 2023? Let’s help you out with these New Year’s cleaning resolutions! We'll show you some New Year's cleaning resolutions you can make that will help keep your home looking great, all year long!
Top 4 New Year's Cleaning Resolutions:
Build a daily cleaning routine. Spend 15-30 minutes tidying up each day, so you stay clutter-free.
Get the whole family involved! Consider assigning age-appropriate chores to kids - things like making the bed, putting away dishes, picking up toys and clothes, etc. This is a great way to build responsibility, while taking some of the burden off yourself.
Create and follow a cleaning schedule. Tackle a little cleaning every week/month to keep things fresh and germ-free.
Plan for seasonal deep cleaning. Most cleaning experts recommend a good spring-cleaning session and another deep cleaning session before the holidays.
Daily Cleaning Routine:
Spending a few minutes each day taking care of routine chores can have a huge impact on the look and feel of your home. Get in the habit of tidying up daily so you stay on top of clutter and messes.
Make the bed. This is a great way to start your day and set you up for success. Plus, there's nothing like coming home at night to a well-made bed.
Do the dishes. Loading the dishwasher daily keeps food from sticking and prevents rotten smells from developing.
Pick up clutter. Do a quick walk-through of your house each night and pick up any dirty clothes, toys, books, papers, etc.
Clean as you cook. Rather than letting pots, pans, spices, and other ingredients pile up - wash or put them away immediately to keep your kitchen in order.
Wipe down counters and sinks. These are the areas where spills happen daily. It's always easier to remove spills or stains if you address them right away.
Sort the mail. Keep baskets by the door or on a desk for easy sorting. Throw out any junk mail right away, and don't let bills or other important documents get lost or remain unopened for too long.
Weekly Cleaning Checklist:
Some tasks only need to be done weekly to keep your house looking its best. Consider adding these items to a weekend clean-up checklist.
Vacuum carpets and clean your hardwood floors.
Remove dirt and dust from places that collect them such as coffee tables, mantles, bookshelves, furniture, etc.
Empty out the trash from your kitchen, bathroom, office, and bedrooms.
Change your sheets and pillowcases.
Clean your bathroom, including your bathtub, glass shower doors, bathroom floors, and chrome fixtures.
Tackle any soap scum that has built up in sinks, showers, or tubs.
Clean appliances, including your toaster oven and microwave.
Monthly Cleaning Checklist:
Any good New Year's cleaning resolution list will include a checklist of monthly cleanup tasks. These are the items you want to clean regularly, just not every week.
Disinfect germy areas, such as bathrooms, trash cans, kitchens, and high-touch surfaces.
Clean your refrigerator. Discard expired items. Then take out the shelves and bins and give them a thorough washing.
Clean any dirty windows or sliding glass doors.
Dust mini-blinds and light fixtures.
Clean your bedding, comforter/duvet covers, and pillows.
Seasonal Deep Cleaning Checklist:
Every once in a while, you'll want to go big and do a deep cleaning session to tackle those hidden areas where dirt and grime can build up over time.
Move furniture and vacuum or clean the floor beneath.
Wash your windows thoroughly, including windowsills which can build up a layer of dirt over time
Vacuum and turn your mattress.
Using the hose attachment, vacuum out air vents and filters.
Clean ceiling fans and any overhead light fixtures that might collect dirt such as chandeliers.
Clean out your chimney and fireplace.
Give your deck or patio a thorough cleaning.
Ultimately, what you choose for your resolutions is up to you. Go with something that you know you’ll be able to stick to. All the choices from our list are great picks, and you can use them for inspiration. Crossing off tasks from your to-do list always feels good, and once you get the ball rolling, you’ll set a good course for the rest of the year!
