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With Thanksgiving and Black Friday complete and Cyper Monday here, I am focusing on cleaning our house with an eye on a few items.
We are not in a hurry to purchase. If the price drops within our cost range, then we will snag it. If not, then we will wait. Last year, we bypassed a television that was $50 more than we desired on both Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The week before Christmas, our flat panel was the Amazon deal of the day, and we snagged it for the price we wanted to pay. Research, establish a price, and wait. The deal will come if you are looking. 🙂
In gathering our gifts and deals, I desire a clean, organized space for these items. Over the weekend, I cleaned our living room from top to bottom and rearranged. We now have an empty space for when we set up the Christmas tree.
Though I am planning to clean every room of my house in the coming weeks, you might not have much time. Because I understand your time constraints, I present the Little Time, Some Time, and More Time Methods to cleaning for the holidays.
Little Time Method
If you can only squeeze in a little time throughout the week to clean your home, then try this Little Time Method.
Little Time Method
Monday – General pickup of every room in the house. Allow children to help by playing a game.
Tuesday – Dust every room of your home. Spend no more than 10 minutes per room.
Wednesday – Use disinfecting wipes to clean your bathrooms.
Thursday – Sweep your floors with broom, Swiffer, and/or vacuum cleaner.
Friday – Spot clean any marks on pictures, mirrors, furniture, and floors.
Some Time Method
If you can devote some time to cleaning, then try this Some Time Method.
Some Time Method
Monday – Picking up every item out of place in your home and returning the items to their designated spaces. Children can help run items to their “homes.”
Tuesday – Dust each room of your house making sure to remove all dust from the tops of tables, dressers, and counters.
Wednesday – Clean your bathtubs and showers and then use disinfecting wipes for sinks and toilets.
Thursday – Sweep and mop and/or vacuum your floors.
Friday – Clean all pictures and mirrors, and then spot clean marks on furniture and floors.
More Time Method
If you can spend time cleaning your home, and then try this More Time Method.
More Time Method
Monday – Work through each space of your home putting items away, reorganizing items, and allowing children to help.
Tuesday – Dust each room of your house including the ceiling fans. Use furniture polish to keep the dust bunnies away.
Wednesday – Clean your bathrooms wiping the outsides of the bathtub, shower, and toilet.
Thursday – Sweep and vacuum your floors. Then wash your hard floors by hand and steam clean your carpets.
Friday – Clean all pictures, mirrors, baseboards, and windows. If any marks remain on furniture or floors, then spot clean.
In using time wisely, I prefer the More Time Method about four times a year, and then the Little Time and Some Time Method between the deep cleans. As you examine your time frame, you might only get to squeeze in the Little Time Method. However you prepare, focus on your priorities. Spot clean as needed until your schedule slows down.
Find a system that works for you and your family. With a plan in place, you can focus your attention on executing your cleaning schedule. Happy cleaning!
Question: How often do you clean your home?